Grawrock - Parker Genealogy

(?) Van Dyke¹

M, b. circa 1754

Birth*: (?) Van Dyke was born circa 1754.
Marriage*: (?) Van Dyke married Sophia Hanson, daughter of John Hanson and Rachel Skeer, before 1774.¹

Family: Sophia Hanson b. after 1742

Citations:

[S59] Historical Research Committee of the Colonial Dames of Delaware, Delaware Wills, Will Book K, Page 135.

1860 US Federal Census AR Pope

M

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Father: US 1860 Census (?)
Mother: Arkansas Census (?)

Cen-Head*: Alston Hill is head of household in the 1860 US Federal Census of Wilson Township, Pope County, Arkansas, USA enumerated as Alston Hill and is a 41 year old white male. He is a farmer owning $1000 dollars of real property and $400 dollars of personal property. He was born in Alabama. He was married within the last year. Enumerated with Alston Hill was James Hill, Claiborn Hill, William Hill, Aaron Hill, Francis M Hill, Mary E Hill, Martha Hill, James H Meek, Richard Meek and Martha J Sims.¹
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that James Hill is a 18 year old white male. He is a farmer. He was born in Mississippi. He can read and write. The enumeration uses the name of James Hill.¹
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that Claiborn Hill is a 16 year old white male. He is a farmer. He was born in Alabama. The enumeration uses the name of Claiborne Hill.¹
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that William Hill is a 12 year old white male. He was born in Alabama. He can read and write. The enumeration uses the name of William Hill.²
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that Aaron Hill is a 10 year old white male. He was born in Alabama. He can read and write. The enumeration uses the name of Aaron Hill.¹
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that Martha J Sims is a 33 year old white female. She was born in Alabama. She was married within the last year. The enumeration uses the name of Martha Hill.³
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that Martha Hill is a 3 year old white female. She was born in Alabama. The enumeration uses the name of Marilla Hill.¹
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that James H Meek is a 12 year old white male. He was born in the Choctaw Nation. He can read and write. The enumeration uses the name of James Meek.³
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that Richard Meek is a 8 year old white male. He was born in Texas. He can read and write. The enumeration uses the name of Richard Meek.³

Citations:

[S560] Abraham How, 20 Jun 1860 Federal Census, www.ancestry.com.
[S559] Benjamin Keener, 22 Dec 1850 Federal Census, www.ancestry.com.
[S196] 1860 US Census, Arkansas, Pope County, Federal Census, Page 157, Dwelling 1053, Family 1040, Line 25.

Francis M Hill¹

M, b. 1852

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Father: Alston Hill¹ b. 1818
Mother: Lavinia Harrilston¹ b. 1817

Charts: Descendant Chart for Robert Hill

Birth*: Francis M Hill was born in 1852 at USA.¹
(Witness) Cen-Head: The 1860 US Federal Census of Wilson Township, Pope County, Arkansas, USA listed Francis M Hill in addition to James Hill, Claiborn Hill, William Hill, Aaron Hill, Mary E Hill, Martha Hill, James H Meek, Richard Meek and Martha J Sims in the household of Alston Hill.¹
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that Francis M Hill is a 8 year old white male. He was born in Alabama. He can read and write. The enumeration uses the name of Francis M Hill.¹

Citations:

[S560] Abraham How, 20 Jun 1860 Federal Census, www.ancestry.com.

Mary E Hill¹

F, b. 1855

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Father: Alston Hill¹ b. 1818
Mother: Lavinia Harrilston¹ b. 1817

Charts: Descendant Chart for Robert Hill

Birth*: Mary E Hill was born in 1855 at USA.¹
(Witness) Cen-Head: The 1860 US Federal Census of Wilson Township, Pope County, Arkansas, USA listed Mary E Hill in addition to James Hill, Claiborn Hill, William Hill, Aaron Hill, Francis M Hill, Martha Hill, James H Meek, Richard Meek and Martha J Sims in the household of Alston Hill.¹
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that Mary E Hill is a 5 year old white female. She was born in Alabama. The enumeration uses the name of Mary E Hill.¹

Citations:

[S560] Abraham How, 20 Jun 1860 Federal Census, www.ancestry.com.

Martha Hill¹

F, b. 1857

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Father: Alston Hill¹ b. 1818
Mother: Lavinia Harrilston¹ b. 1817

Charts: Descendant Chart for Robert Hill

Birth*: Martha Hill was born in 1857 at USA.¹
(Witness) Cen-Head: The 1860 US Federal Census of Wilson Township, Pope County, Arkansas, USA listed Martha Hill in addition to James Hill, Claiborn Hill, William Hill, Aaron Hill, Francis M Hill, Mary E Hill, James H Meek, Richard Meek and Martha J Sims in the household of Alston Hill.¹
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that Martha Hill is a 3 year old white female. She was born in Alabama. The enumeration uses the name of Marilla Hill.¹

Citations:

[S560] Abraham How, 20 Jun 1860 Federal Census, www.ancestry.com.

James H Meek¹

M, b. 1848

Birth*: James H Meek was born in 1848 at Choctaw Nation, USA.¹
(Witness) Cen-Head: The 1860 US Federal Census of Wilson Township, Pope County, Arkansas, USA listed James H Meek in addition to James Hill, Claiborn Hill, William Hill, Aaron Hill, Francis M Hill, Mary E Hill, Martha Hill, Richard Meek and Martha J Sims in the household of Alston Hill.²
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that James H Meek is a 12 year old white male. He was born in the Choctaw Nation. He can read and write. The enumeration uses the name of James Meek.¹

Citations:

[S196] 1860 US Census, Arkansas, Pope County, Federal Census, Page 157, Dwelling 1053, Family 1040, Line 25.
[S560] Abraham How, 20 Jun 1860 Federal Census, www.ancestry.com.

Richard Meek¹

M, b. 1852

Birth*: Richard Meek was born in 1852 at Texas, USA.¹
(Witness) Cen-Head: The 1860 US Federal Census of Wilson Township, Pope County, Arkansas, USA listed Richard Meek in addition to James Hill, Claiborn Hill, William Hill, Aaron Hill, Francis M Hill, Mary E Hill, Martha Hill, James H Meek and Martha J Sims in the household of Alston Hill.²
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that Richard Meek is a 8 year old white male. He was born in Texas. He can read and write. The enumeration uses the name of Richard Meek.¹

Citations:

[S196] 1860 US Census, Arkansas, Pope County, Federal Census, Page 157, Dwelling 1053, Family 1040, Line 25.
[S560] Abraham How, 20 Jun 1860 Federal Census, www.ancestry.com.

George W Meek¹

M, b. circa 1845

Birth*: George W Meek was born circa 1845.²
Marriage*: George W Meek married Martha J Sims, daughter of Absalom Sims and Catherine Keiser, on 15 April 1847 at Pope County, Arkansas, USA.^3,4

Family: Martha J Sims b. 1828, d. 28 July 1880

James Henry Meek b. a 1848
Richard Henderson Meek b. a 1849

Citations:

[S197] Unknown compiler, 19XX, http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/2082.htm.
[S195] "Assumptions", 2 years older than wife.
[S205] Tommie Horn, "EM Sims Cemetery," e-mail to David Grawrock, 11 Mar 2000.
[S294] Jordan R Dodd, MG G Meek - M Sims.

Absalom Sims¹

M, b. 10 July 1791, d. 24 February 1863

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Father: Parish Sims² b. circa 1763
Mother: Grizel (?)² b. circa 1766

Charts: Pedigree for Louis Emory Parker

Name Variation: Absalom Sims was also known as Absolom.
Name Variation: Absalom Sims was also known as Simms.
Birth*: He was born on 10 July 1791 at Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA.^1,2
Marriage*: Absalom Sims married Catherine Keiser on 13 March 1817 at Madison County, Alabama, USA; The index shows a date of 13 Mar and the tombstone shows a date of 20 Mar. It is possible that the index shows when the license was issued and the 20 is the actual date of the marriage.^1,2,3
Census: Absalom Sims appeared on the census of 1820 at Smith County, Tennessee, USA; Possible. Family 00010-00100 Page 88 another Absolom on page 89 with 000001-00100.⁴
Religion*: He was Methodist.¹
Residence*: He lived in 1825 at Sims Settlement, Alabama, USA.¹
Religion: He was Charter member of the Piney Grove Methodist Tabernacle.¹
Note: He The "Early History of Pope County" by David Vance lists Absalom as one of the early settlers of Pope County. Shinn's "Pioneers and makers of Arkansas" page 144 also lists Absalom Sims. There is evidence that Absalom Sims and family , may have accompanied the Rev. Mahlon Bewley from Northwest Alabama to Pope County , as they arrived about the same time.¹
Residence: He lived between 1829 and 1863 at Pope County, Arkansas, USA.^5,6,7,1
Census*: He appeared on the census of 1830 at Pope County, Arkansas, USA.⁸
Note: He Petitioned the government for a mail route. Says he is living in Conway County in 1835.¹
LandBuy: He bought property at USA, on 15 May 1837 described as Dempolis office document 9204 St Stephens baseline township 17 north range 3 west section 10. 40.060 acres.⁹
Cen-Head*: Absalom Sims is head of household in the 1850 US Federal Census of Liberty Township, Pope County, Arkansas, USA enumerated as Absolom Sims and Absalom is a 59 year old male. He is a farmer and owns real property worth $400. He was born in Tennessee. Enumerated with Absalom Sims was Catherine Keiser, James Martin Sims and William Henderson Sims.¹⁰
Census: Absalom Sims appeared on the census of 1860 at Liberty Township, Pope County, Arkansas, USA.¹¹
LandBuy*: He bought property at USA, on 1 March 1860 described as Clarksville office document 3813 baseline 5 township 10 north range 19 west section 22. 40 acres.⁹
Will*: He left a will on 2 April 1861 at Pope County, Arkansas, USA.¹
Death*: Absalom Sims died on 24 February 1863 at Pope County, Arkansas, USA, at age 71.¹
Burial: He was buried after 24 February 1863 at Sims Cemetery, Hector, Pope County, Arkansas, USA.²
Probate*: His estate was probated on 27 February 1863 at Pope County, Arkansas, USA.¹
SealSpouse: He was sealed as a spouse of Catherine Keiser on 1 March 1984.
BaptismLDS*: Absalom Sims was baptized in the LDS church on 20 August 1992.
Endowment*: He received his endowment on 23 June 1994.
Note: He (an unknown value) in 2000.

Family: Catherine Keiser b. 5 November 1796, d. before 1870

Marriage*: Absalom Sims married Catherine Keiser on 13 March 1817 at Madison County, Alabama, USA; The index shows a date of 13 Mar and the tombstone shows a date of 20 Mar. It is possible that the index shows when the license was issued and the 20 is the actual date of the marriage.^1,2,3
SealSpouse: Absalom Sims was sealed as a spouse of Catherine Keiser on 1 March 1984.^1,2,3

Mary Sims b. 15 Jun 1818, d. Jan 1863
Albert Bartlett Sims b. 6 Sep 1820
George Keiser Sims b. 16 Feb 1822, d. 1848
Lucinda Brown Sims b. 6 Jan 1824, d. 9 Jan 1838
Martha J Sims b. 1828, d. 28 Jul 1880
Caroline Thayer Sims b. 12 Feb 1828
Elizabeth Pliant Sims b. 2 Jan 1831
Matilda Helen Sims b. 21 Mar 1833, d. 28 Aug 1835
James Martin Sims b. 19 Jan 1835, d. 30 Jun 1862
William Henderson Sims b. 31 Jul 1840, d. 21 Feb 1923

Citations:

[S198] James Peterson, "EM Sims family," e-mail to David Grawrock, 8 Mar 2000.
[S205] Tommie Horn, "EM Sims Cemetery," e-mail to David Grawrock, 11 Mar 2000.
[S293] Jordan R, et. al Dodd, Alabama Marriages.
[S176] e-mail address, Ancestry Web page. (Ancestry.com), on page 88 of census. Census index database.
[S201] Unknown repository address Pope Tax Lists, 1837 Page 20.
[S201] Unknown repository address Pope Tax Lists, 1832 Page 24.
[S201] Unknown repository address Pope Tax Lists, 1835 Page 10.
[S200] 1830 US Census, Arkansas, Pope County, Federal Census, Page 173.
[S176] e-mail address, Ancestry Web page. (Ancestry.com), Eastern states land records.
[S199] 1850 US Census, Arkansas, Pope County, Federal Census, Page 244, Dwelling 61, Family 61.
[S176] e-mail address, Ancestry Web page. (Ancestry.com), on page 811 of census. Census index database.

Catherine Keiser^1,2

F, b. 5 November 1796, d. before 1870

Charts: Pedigree for Louis Emory Parker

Birth*: Catherine Keiser was born on 5 November 1796 at Pennsylvania, USA.³
Married Name: As of 1817,her married name was Sims.²
Marriage*: Catherine Keiser married Absalom Sims, son of Parish Sims and Grizel (?), on 13 March 1817 at Madison County, Alabama, USA; The index shows a date of 13 Mar and the tombstone shows a date of 20 Mar. It is possible that the index shows when the license was issued and the 20 is the actual date of the marriage.^2,3,4
Religion*: Catherine Keiser was Methodist Church.²
(Witness) Cen-Head: The 1850 US Federal Census of Liberty Township, Pope County, Arkansas, USA listed Catherine Keiser in addition to James Martin Sims and William Henderson Sims in the household of Absalom Sims.⁵
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that Catherine Keiser Catherine is a 53 year old female. She was born in Pennsylvania. The enumeration uses the name of Catherine Sims.⁵
Burial*: She was buried before 1870 at Sims Cemetery, Hector, Pope County, Arkansas, USA.³
Death*: Catherine Keiser died before 1870.²
SealSpouse: She was sealed as a spouse of Absalom Sims on 1 March 1984.

Family: Absalom Sims b. 10 July 1791, d. 24 February 1863

Marriage*: Catherine Keiser married Absalom Sims, son of Parish Sims and Grizel (?), on 13 March 1817 at Madison County, Alabama, USA; The index shows a date of 13 Mar and the tombstone shows a date of 20 Mar. It is possible that the index shows when the license was issued and the 20 is the actual date of the marriage.^2,3,4
SealSpouse: Catherine Keiser was sealed as a spouse of Absalom Sims on 1 March 1984.^2,3,4

Mary Sims b. 15 Jun 1818, d. Jan 1863
Albert Bartlett Sims b. 6 Sep 1820
George Keiser Sims b. 16 Feb 1822, d. 1848
Lucinda Brown Sims b. 6 Jan 1824, d. 9 Jan 1838
Martha J Sims b. 1828, d. 28 Jul 1880
Caroline Thayer Sims b. 12 Feb 1828
Elizabeth Pliant Sims b. 2 Jan 1831
Matilda Helen Sims b. 21 Mar 1833, d. 28 Aug 1835
James Martin Sims b. 19 Jan 1835, d. 30 Jun 1862
William Henderson Sims b. 31 Jul 1840, d. 21 Feb 1923

Citations:

1. ABSALOM1 SIMS (PARRISHA, BARTLETTB, JAMESC) was born July 10, 1791 in
Hawkins County, Tennessee, and died February 24, 1863 in Pope County, Ark..
He married CATHERINE KEISER Abt. 1817 in Alabama.

Notes for ABSALOM SIMS:
Absalom joined the Methodist Church Sept. 11th, 1820 and Catherine joined
the same church on Nov. 2nd, 1820. Both were charter members of the Piney
Grove Methodist Tabernacle established near the Alabama - Mississippi line in
1828. By 1829 they were in Pope County, Ark.
The "Early History of Pope County" by David Vance lists Absalom as one of
the early settlers of Pope County. Shinn's "Pioneers and makers of Arkansas"
page 144 also lists Absalom Sims. There is evidence that Absalom Sims and
family , may have accompanied the Rev. Mahlon Bewley from Northwest Alabama
to Pope County , as they arrived about the same time.
Absalom's will dated April 2nd, 1861 and probated Feb. 27th, 1863
indicates that his wife is still alive, but she was not listed on the 1870
Pope County Census.

More About ABSALOM SIMS:
Fact 1: 1825, was living around the "Sims Settlement" in North Ala.
Fact 2: 1830, on Census of Pope County, Ark.
Fact 3: 1835, on list to petition Government for a mail route ( says he was
in Conway Co.)
Fact 4: 1843, on Tax List of Pope County, Ark.
Fact 5: 1844, on Tax List of Pope County, Ark.
Fact 6: 1847, on Tax List of Pope County, Ark.
Fact 7: 1850, on Census of Pope Co. Ark.
Fact 8: 1863, died and buried in Pope Co. Ark.

Children of ABSALOM SIMS and CATHERINE KEISER are:
2. i. MARY2 SIMS, b. June 15, 1818; d. January 1863.
ii. ALBERT BARTLETT SIMS, b. September 06, 1820.

Notes for ALBERT BARTLETT SIMS:
There is no record of Albert Bartlett Sims marriage or death in Absalom's
Bible. There is a story that he went back to Ala. or Georgia and became a
wealthy farmer.

iii. GEORGE KEISER SIMS, b. February 16, 1822; d. 1848, Harrison, Ark.
buried in the Harrison Cem; m. ELIZABETH JONES, March 01, 1843.

Notes for GEORGE KEISER SIMS:
George Sims was a Doctor and practiced in Harrison, Ark.

iv. LUCINDA BROWN SIMS, b. January 06, 1824; d. January 09, 1838.
3. v. MARTHA JANE SIMS, b. December 21, 1826; d. July 28, 1880, buried in
Sims Cemetary (Pope County, Ark.).
vi. CAROLINE THAYER SIMS, b. February 12, 1828.
vii. ELIZABETH PLIANT SIMS, b. January 02, 1831.
viii. MATILDA HELEN SIMS, b. March 21, 1833; d. August 28, 1835.
4. ix. JAMES MARTIN SIMS, b. January 19, 1835; d. June 30, 1862, Corinth,
Miss..
x. SARAH ANN SIMS, b. March 13, 1837; d. September 17, 1844.
5. xi. WILLIAM HENDERSON SIMS, b. July 31, 1840, Hector, Ark. (Pope Co.);
d. February 21, 1923, Cove, Ark. (Pleasant Grove Cem.).
[S198] James Peterson, "EM Sims family," e-mail to David Grawrock, 8 Mar 2000.
[S205] Tommie Horn, "EM Sims Cemetery," e-mail to David Grawrock, 11 Mar 2000.
[S293] Jordan R, et. al Dodd, Alabama Marriages.
[S199] 1850 US Census, Arkansas, Pope County, Federal Census, Page 244, Dwelling 61, Family 61.

1850 US Federal Census AR Pope

M

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Father: US 1850 Census (?)
Mother: Arkansas Census (?)

Cen-Head*: Absalom Sims is head of household in the 1850 US Federal Census of Liberty Township, Pope County, Arkansas, USA enumerated as Absolom Sims and Absalom is a 59 year old male. He is a farmer and owns real property worth $400. He was born in Tennessee. Enumerated with Absalom Sims was Catherine Keiser, James Martin Sims and William Henderson Sims.¹
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that Catherine Keiser Catherine is a 53 year old female. She was born in Pennsylvania. The enumeration uses the name of Catherine Sims.¹
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that James Martin Sims James is a 15 year old male. He was born in Arkansas. The enumeration uses the name of James Sims.¹
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that William Henderson Sims William is a 10 year old male. He was born in Arkansas. The enumeration uses the name of William Sims.¹

Citations:

[S199] 1850 US Census, Arkansas, Pope County, Federal Census, Page 244, Dwelling 61, Family 61.

Mary Sims¹

F, b. 15 June 1818, d. January 1863

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Father: Absalom Sims¹ b. 10 July 1791, d. 24 February 1863
Mother: Catherine Keiser¹ b. 5 November 1796, d. before 1870

Birth*: Mary Sims was born on 15 June 1818 at USA.¹
Death*: Mary Sims died in January 1863 at age 44.¹
BaptismLDS*: She was baptized in the LDS church on 27 April 1957.
Endowment*: She received her endowment on 30 June 1957.
SealChild*: She was sealed as a child to , daughter of Absalom Sims and Catherine Keiser, before 1970.

Citations:

[S198] James Peterson, "EM Sims family," e-mail to David Grawrock, 8 Mar 2000.

Albert Bartlett Sims¹

M, b. 6 September 1820

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Father: Absalom Sims¹ b. 10 July 1791, d. 24 February 1863
Mother: Catherine Keiser¹ b. 5 November 1796, d. before 1870

Birth*: Albert Bartlett Sims was born on 6 September 1820.¹
Note*: He There is no record of Albert Bartlett Sims marriage or death in Absalom's
Bible. There is a story that he went back to Ala. or Georgia and became a
wealthy farmer.¹

Citations:

[S198] James Peterson, "EM Sims family," e-mail to David Grawrock, 8 Mar 2000.

George Keiser Sims¹

M, b. 16 February 1822, d. 1848

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Father: Absalom Sims¹ b. 10 July 1791, d. 24 February 1863
Mother: Catherine Keiser¹ b. 5 November 1796, d. before 1870

Birth*: George Keiser Sims was born on 16 February 1822.¹
Marriage*: George Keiser Sims married Elizabeth Jones on 1 March 1843.¹
Occupation*: George Keiser Sims was Doctor in 1846 at Harrison County, Arkansas, USA.¹
Death*: George Keiser Sims died in 1848 at Harrison County, Arkansas, USA.¹
Burial*: He was buried in 1848 at Harrison Cemetery, Harrison County, Arkansas, USA.¹

Family: Elizabeth Jones

Citations:

[S198] James Peterson, "EM Sims family," e-mail to David Grawrock, 8 Mar 2000.

Elizabeth Jones¹

F

Marriage*: Elizabeth Jones married George Keiser Sims, son of Absalom Sims and Catherine Keiser, on 1 March 1843.¹
Married Name: As of 1 March 1843,her married name was Sims.¹

Family: George Keiser Sims b. 16 February 1822, d. 1848

Citations:

[S198] James Peterson, "EM Sims family," e-mail to David Grawrock, 8 Mar 2000.

Lucinda Brown Sims¹

F, b. 6 January 1824, d. 9 January 1838

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Father: Absalom Sims¹ b. 10 July 1791, d. 24 February 1863
Mother: Catherine Keiser¹ b. 5 November 1796, d. before 1870

Birth*: Lucinda Brown Sims was born on 6 January 1824.¹
Death*: Lucinda Brown Sims died on 9 January 1838 at age 14.¹

Citations:

[S198] James Peterson, "EM Sims family," e-mail to David Grawrock, 8 Mar 2000.

Caroline Thayer Sims¹

F, b. 12 February 1828

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Father: Absalom Sims¹ b. 10 July 1791, d. 24 February 1863
Mother: Catherine Keiser¹ b. 5 November 1796, d. before 1870

Birth*: Caroline Thayer Sims was born on 12 February 1828.¹

Citations:

[S198] James Peterson, "EM Sims family," e-mail to David Grawrock, 8 Mar 2000.

Elizabeth Pliant Sims¹

F, b. 2 January 1831

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Father: Absalom Sims¹ b. 10 July 1791, d. 24 February 1863
Mother: Catherine Keiser¹ b. 5 November 1796, d. before 1870

Birth*: Elizabeth Pliant Sims was born on 2 January 1831.¹

Citations:

[S198] James Peterson, "EM Sims family," e-mail to David Grawrock, 8 Mar 2000.

Matilda Helen Sims¹

F, b. 21 March 1833, d. 28 August 1835

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Father: Absalom Sims¹ b. 10 July 1791, d. 24 February 1863
Mother: Catherine Keiser¹ b. 5 November 1796, d. before 1870

Birth*: Matilda Helen Sims was born on 21 March 1833.¹
Death*: Matilda Helen Sims died on 28 August 1835 at age 2.¹

Citations:

[S198] James Peterson, "EM Sims family," e-mail to David Grawrock, 8 Mar 2000.

James Martin Sims¹

M, b. 19 January 1835, d. 30 June 1862

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Father: Absalom Sims¹ b. 10 July 1791, d. 24 February 1863
Mother: Catherine Keiser¹ b. 5 November 1796, d. before 1870

Birth*: James Martin Sims was born on 19 January 1835.¹
(Witness) Cen-Head: The 1850 US Federal Census of Liberty Township, Pope County, Arkansas, USA listed James Martin Sims in addition to Catherine Keiser and William Henderson Sims in the household of Absalom Sims.²
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that James Martin Sims James is a 15 year old male. He was born in Arkansas. The enumeration uses the name of James Sims.²
Death*: James Martin Sims died on 30 June 1862 at Corinth, Alcorn County, Mississippi, USA, at age 27.¹

Citations:

[S198] James Peterson, "EM Sims family," e-mail to David Grawrock, 8 Mar 2000.
[S199] 1850 US Census, Arkansas, Pope County, Federal Census, Page 244, Dwelling 61, Family 61.

William Henderson Sims¹

M, b. 31 July 1840, d. 21 February 1923

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Father: Absalom Sims¹ b. 10 July 1791, d. 24 February 1863
Mother: Catherine Keiser¹ b. 5 November 1796, d. before 1870

Birth*: William Henderson Sims was born on 31 July 1840 at Hector, Pope County, Arkansas, USA.¹
(Witness) Cen-Head: The 1850 US Federal Census of Liberty Township, Pope County, Arkansas, USA listed William Henderson Sims in addition to Catherine Keiser and James Martin Sims in the household of Absalom Sims.²
Cen-Enum*: The enumeration shows that William Henderson Sims William is a 10 year old male. He was born in Arkansas. The enumeration uses the name of William Sims.²
Death*: William Henderson Sims died on 21 February 1923 at Cove, Polk County, Arkansas, USA, at age 82.¹
Burial*: He was buried after 21 February 1923 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, USA.¹

Citations:

[S198] James Peterson, "EM Sims family," e-mail to David Grawrock, 8 Mar 2000.
[S199] 1850 US Census, Arkansas, Pope County, Federal Census, Page 244, Dwelling 61, Family 61.

Abraham Nabors¹

M, b. circa 1738

Birth*: Abraham Nabors was born circa 1738.¹
Marriage*: Abraham Nabors married Rebecca Brown, daughter of John Brown Jr and Sarah Weeks.¹

Family: Rebecca Brown b. 14 April 1781, d. 15 February 1844

Citations:

[S203] John Brown, online http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/b/r/a/Gail-Brandolino/GENE2-0001.html.

Rebecca Brown¹

F, b. 14 April 1781, d. 15 February 1844

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Father: John Brown Jr¹ d. 1826
Mother: Sarah Weeks¹

Birth*: Rebecca Brown was born on 14 April 1781 at Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.¹
Marriage*: Rebecca Brown married Abraham Nabors.¹
Married Name: Her married name was Nabors.¹
Death*: Rebecca Brown died on 15 February 1844 at Covington, Fountain County, Indiana, USA, at age 62.¹

Family: Abraham Nabors b. circa 1738

Citations:

[S203] John Brown, online http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/b/r/a/Gail-Brandolino/GENE2-0001.html.

John Brown Jr¹

M, d. 1826

Birth*: John Brown Jr was born at Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland.¹
Marriage*: John Brown Jr married Sarah Weeks on 20 March 1777 at Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.¹
Death*: John Brown Jr died in 1826 at Harmony Township, Union County, Indiana, USA.¹

Family: Sarah Weeks

Rebecca Brown b. 14 Apr 1781, d. 15 Feb 1844

Citations:

[S203] John Brown, online http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/b/r/a/Gail-Brandolino/GENE2-0001.html.

Sarah Weeks¹

F

Marriage*: Sarah Weeks married John Brown Jr on 20 March 1777 at Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.¹
Married Name: As of 20 March 1777,her married name was Brown.¹

Family: John Brown Jr d. 1826

Rebecca Brown b. 14 Apr 1781, d. 15 Feb 1844

Citations:

[S203] John Brown, online http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/b/r/a/Gail-Brandolino/GENE2-0001.html.

Arthur Nabors¹

M, b. after 1780, d. after 1838

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Father: Francis Neighbours¹ b. 1750, d. 1817
Mother: Sally Wheat¹ b. 1760

Birth*: Arthur Nabors was born after 1780 at Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.¹
Death*: Arthur Nabors died after 1838 at Winston County, Mississippi, USA.¹

Citations:

[S204] Genforum, online http://genforum.genealogy.com, http://genforum.genealogy.com/nabors/messages/159.html.

William Nabors¹

M, b. before 1780, d. after 1830

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Father: Francis Neighbours¹ b. 1750, d. 1817
Mother: Sally Wheat¹ b. 1760

Birth*: William Nabors was born before 1780 at Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.¹
Death*: William Nabors died after 1830.¹

Citations:

[S204] Genforum, online http://genforum.genealogy.com, http://genforum.genealogy.com/nabors/messages/159.html.

Abraham Nabors¹

M, b. 1790, d. 1845

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: Francis Neighbours¹ b. 1750, d. 1817
Mother: Sally Wheat¹ b. 1760

Birth*: Abraham Nabors was born in 1790 at South Carolina, USA.¹
Death*: Abraham Nabors died in 1845 at Perry County, Alabama, USA.¹

Citations:

[S204] Genforum, online http://genforum.genealogy.com, http://genforum.genealogy.com/nabors/messages/159.html.

John Nabors¹

M, b. before 1780

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: Francis Neighbours¹ b. 1750, d. 1817
Mother: Sally Wheat¹ b. 1760

Birth*: John Nabors was born before 1780.¹

Citations:

[S204] Genforum, online http://genforum.genealogy.com, http://genforum.genealogy.com/nabors/messages/159.html.

Buel Blassingame Nabors¹

M, b. 1787, d. 1874

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: Francis Neighbours¹ b. 1750, d. 1817
Mother: Sally Wheat¹ b. 1760

Birth*: Buel Blassingame Nabors was born in 1787 at South Carolina, USA.¹
Death*: Buel Blassingame Nabors died in 1874 at Bibb County, Alabama, USA.¹

Citations:

[S204] Genforum, online http://genforum.genealogy.com, http://genforum.genealogy.com/nabors/messages/159.html.

Allen F Nabors¹

M, b. after 1790

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: Francis Neighbours¹ b. 1750, d. 1817
Mother: Sally Wheat¹ b. 1760

Birth*: Allen F Nabors was born after 1790 at South Carolina, USA.¹

Citations:

[S204] Genforum, online http://genforum.genealogy.com, http://genforum.genealogy.com/nabors/messages/159.html.

Columbus Parker¹

M, b. 1844

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: William Calvin Parker¹ b. 1818
Mother: Evilina Turner¹ b. 1817

Birth*: Columbus Parker was born in 1844 at Mississippi, USA.¹

Citations:

[S250] 1860 US Census Mississippi Itawamba County, Population Census, Household 279, Family 279.

Jacob Nabors¹

M, b. circa 1778, d. 27 September 1825

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: Francis Neighbours¹ b. 1750, d. 1817
Mother: Sally Wheat¹ b. 1760

Reference: 1GT4-VLB

Birth*: Jacob Nabors was born circa 1778 at Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.¹
Marriage*: Jacob Nabors married Elizabeth Power, daughter of Alexander Power and Sallie Moore, in 1797 at Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.¹
Death*: Jacob Nabors died on 27 September 1825 at Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.¹
Burial*: He was buried on 28 September 1825 at Nabers Cemetery, Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.¹

Family: Elizabeth Power b. 1772, d. 1857

William Alexander Nabers b. 1798, d. 1887
Lucinda Nabers b. 1800
John Nabers b. 1802, d. 1881
Sarah Nabers b. 1803
James B. Nabors b. 1805, d. 1865
Elizabeth Nabers b. 1806
Rebecca M. Nabers b. 1807
Samuel Nabers b. 1809, d. 1833
Alexander Nabers b. 1812, d. 1894
Rachel Caroline Nabors b. 21 Apr 1815, d. 25 Jan 1891
Zachariah Lee Nabers b. 1816, d. 1878

Citations:

[S5] David Grawrock, "Ancestral File (R)", Ancestral File.

Lucinda Nabers¹

F, b. 1800

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: Jacob Nabors¹ b. circa 1778, d. 27 September 1825
Mother: Elizabeth Power¹ b. 1772, d. 1857

Reference: 1K7B-KLX

Birth*: Lucinda Nabers was born in 1800 at South Carolina, USA.¹

Citations:

[S5] David Grawrock, "Ancestral File (R)", Ancestral File.

John Nabers¹

M, b. 1802, d. 1881

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: Jacob Nabors¹ b. circa 1778, d. 27 September 1825
Mother: Elizabeth Power¹ b. 1772, d. 1857

Reference: 1K7B-KM5

Birth*: John Nabers was born in 1802 at South Carolina, USA.¹
Death*: John Nabers died in 1881.¹

Citations:

[S5] David Grawrock, "Ancestral File (R)", Ancestral File.

Sarah Nabers¹

F, b. 1803

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: Jacob Nabors¹ b. circa 1778, d. 27 September 1825
Mother: Elizabeth Power¹ b. 1772, d. 1857

Reference: 1K7B-KNC

Birth*: Sarah Nabers was born in 1803 at South Carolina, USA.¹

Citations:

[S5] David Grawrock, "Ancestral File (R)", Ancestral File.

Elizabeth Nabers¹

F, b. 1806

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: Jacob Nabors¹ b. circa 1778, d. 27 September 1825
Mother: Elizabeth Power¹ b. 1772, d. 1857

Reference: 1K7B-KPK

Birth*: Elizabeth Nabers was born in 1806 at South Carolina, USA.¹

Citations:

[S5] David Grawrock, "Ancestral File (R)", Ancestral File.

Rebecca M. Nabers¹

F, b. 1807

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: Jacob Nabors¹ b. circa 1778, d. 27 September 1825
Mother: Elizabeth Power¹ b. 1772, d. 1857

Reference: 1K7B-KQR

Birth*: Rebecca M. Nabers was born in 1807 at South Carolina, USA.¹

Citations:

[S5] David Grawrock, "Ancestral File (R)", Ancestral File.

Samuel Nabers¹

M, b. 1809, d. 1833

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: Jacob Nabors¹ b. circa 1778, d. 27 September 1825
Mother: Elizabeth Power¹ b. 1772, d. 1857

Reference: 1K7B-KR0

Birth*: Samuel Nabers was born in 1809 at South Carolina, USA.¹
Death*: Samuel Nabers died in 1833 at South Carolina, USA.¹

Citations:

[S5] David Grawrock, "Ancestral File (R)", Ancestral File.

Alexander Nabers¹

M, b. 1812, d. 1894

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: Jacob Nabors¹ b. circa 1778, d. 27 September 1825
Mother: Elizabeth Power¹ b. 1772, d. 1857

Reference: 1K7B-KS6

Birth*: Alexander Nabers was born in 1812 at South Carolina, USA.¹
Death*: Alexander Nabers died in 1894 at South Carolina, USA.¹

Citations:

[S5] David Grawrock, "Ancestral File (R)", Ancestral File.

Francis Neighbours¹

M, b. 1750, d. 1817

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: Benjamin Neighbours¹ b. circa 1725

Reference: 1K7B-K93

Name Variation: Francis Neighbours was also known as Jacob Nabors.²
Birth*: He was born in 1750 at Loudoun County, Virginia, USA.¹
Marriage*: Francis Neighbours married Sally Wheat circa 1777 at Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.¹
Death*: Francis Neighbours died in 1817 at Greenville County, South Carolina, USA.³

Family: Sally Wheat b. 1760

Jacob Nabors b. c 1778, d. 27 Sep 1825
William Nabors b. b 1780, d. a 1830
John Nabors b. b 1780
Arthur Nabors b. a 1780, d. a 1838
Buel Blassingame Nabors b. 1787, d. 1874
Abraham Nabors b. 1790, d. 1845
Allen F Nabors b. a 1790

Citations:

[S5] David Grawrock, "Ancestral File (R)", Ancestral File.
[S202] Hills of America, online http://edge.edge.net/~gbhill/rober001.htm.
[S204] Genforum, online http://genforum.genealogy.com, http://genforum.genealogy.com/nabors/messages/159.html.

Sally Wheat¹

F, b. 1760

Reference: 1K7B-KB9

Birth*: Sally Wheat was born in 1760 at Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.¹
Married Name: As of before 1774,her married name was Nabors.²
Marriage*: Sally Wheat married Francis Neighbours, son of Benjamin Neighbours, circa 1777 at Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.¹
Married Name: As of circa 1777,her married name was Neighbours.¹

Family: Francis Neighbours b. 1750, d. 1817

Jacob Nabors b. c 1778, d. 27 Sep 1825
William Nabors b. b 1780, d. a 1830
John Nabors b. b 1780
Arthur Nabors b. a 1780, d. a 1838
Buel Blassingame Nabors b. 1787, d. 1874
Abraham Nabors b. 1790, d. 1845
Allen F Nabors b. a 1790

Citations:

[S5] David Grawrock, "Ancestral File (R)", Ancestral File.
[S204] Genforum, online http://genforum.genealogy.com, http://genforum.genealogy.com/nabors/messages/159.html.

Benjamin Neighbours¹

M, b. circa 1725

Reference: 1K7B-K6G

Birth*: Benjamin Neighbours was born circa 1725 at Virginia, USA.¹
Marriage*: Benjamin Neighbours married an unknown person before 1750 at Loudoun County, Virginia, USA.¹

Family:

Francis Neighbours b. 1750, d. 1817

Citations:

[S5] David Grawrock, "Ancestral File (R)", Ancestral File.

Amanda M Parker¹

F, b. 1846

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: William Calvin Parker¹ b. 1818
Mother: Evilina Turner¹ b. 1817

Birth*: Amanda M Parker was born in 1846 at Mississippi, USA.¹

Citations:

[S250] 1860 US Census Mississippi Itawamba County, Population Census, Household 279, Family 279.

Elizabeth Power¹

F, b. 1772, d. 1857

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: Alexander Power¹ b. circa 1750
Mother: Sallie Moore¹ b. after 1750

Reference: 1GT4-VMJ

Birth*: Elizabeth Power was born in 1772 at USA.¹
Married Name: As of circa 1797,her married name was Nabors.¹
Marriage*: Elizabeth Power married Jacob Nabors, son of Francis Neighbours and Sally Wheat, in 1797 at Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.¹
Death*: Elizabeth Power died in 1857 at Jackson County, Georgia, USA.¹

Family: Jacob Nabors b. circa 1778, d. 27 September 1825

William Alexander Nabers b. 1798, d. 1887
Lucinda Nabers b. 1800
John Nabers b. 1802, d. 1881
Sarah Nabers b. 1803
James B. Nabors b. 1805, d. 1865
Elizabeth Nabers b. 1806
Rebecca M. Nabers b. 1807
Samuel Nabers b. 1809, d. 1833
Alexander Nabers b. 1812, d. 1894
Rachel Caroline Nabors b. 21 Apr 1815, d. 25 Jan 1891
Zachariah Lee Nabers b. 1816, d. 1878

Citations:

[S5] David Grawrock, "Ancestral File (R)", Ancestral File.

Rachel Caroline Nabors¹

F, b. 21 April 1815, d. 25 January 1891

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: Jacob Nabors¹ b. circa 1778, d. 27 September 1825
Mother: Elizabeth Power¹ b. 1772, d. 1857

Reference: 1GT4-VQ5

Birth*: Rachel Caroline Nabors was born on 21 April 1815 at South Carolina, USA.¹
Burial*: She was buried in January 1891 at Carrollton Cemetery, Pickens, Alabama, USA.¹
Death*: Rachel Caroline Nabors died on 25 January 1891 at Pickens, Alabama, USA, at age 75.¹

Citations:

[S5] David Grawrock, "Ancestral File (R)", Ancestral File.

William Alexander Nabers¹

M, b. 1798, d. 1887

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: Jacob Nabors¹ b. circa 1778, d. 27 September 1825
Mother: Elizabeth Power¹ b. 1772, d. 1857

Reference: 1K7B-KVL

Birth*: William Alexander Nabers was born in 1798 at Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA.¹
Death*: William Alexander Nabers died in 1887 at USA.¹

Citations:

[S5] David Grawrock, "Ancestral File (R)", Ancestral File.

Zachariah Lee Nabers¹

M, b. 1816, d. 1878

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: Jacob Nabors¹ b. circa 1778, d. 27 September 1825
Mother: Elizabeth Power¹ b. 1772, d. 1857

Reference: 1K7B-KTD

Birth*: Zachariah Lee Nabers was born in 1816 at South Carolina, USA.¹
Death*: Zachariah Lee Nabers died in 1878.¹

Citations:

[S5] David Grawrock, "Ancestral File (R)", Ancestral File.

James B. Nabors¹

M, b. 1805, d. 1865

Pop-up Pedigree

Father: Jacob Nabors¹ b. circa 1778, d. 27 September 1825
Mother: Elizabeth Power¹ b. 1772, d. 1857

Reference: LGMK-4K

Birth*: James B. Nabors was born in 1805 at South Carolina, USA.¹
Death*: James B. Nabors died in 1865 at Tennessee, USA.¹

Citations:

[S5] David Grawrock, "Ancestral File (R)", Ancestral File.

Alexander Power¹

M, b. circa 1750

Reference: 1K7B-KDP

Birth*: Alexander Power was born circa 1750 at USA.¹
Marriage*: Alexander Power married Sallie Moore circa 1770.¹

Family: Sallie Moore b. after 1750

Elizabeth Power b. 1772, d. 1857

Citations:

[S5] David Grawrock, "Ancestral File (R)", Ancestral File.

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(?) Van Dyke1

M, b. circa 1754

1860 US Federal Census AR Pope

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Francis M Hill1

M, b. 1852

Mary E Hill1

F, b. 1855

Martha Hill1

F, b. 1857

James H Meek1

M, b. 1848

Richard Meek1

M, b. 1852

George W Meek1

M, b. circa 1845

Absalom Sims1

M, b. 10 July 1791, d. 24 February 1863

Catherine Keiser1,2

F, b. 5 November 1796, d. before 1870

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Mary Sims1

F, b. 15 June 1818, d. January 1863

Albert Bartlett Sims1

M, b. 6 September 1820

George Keiser Sims1

M, b. 16 February 1822, d. 1848

Elizabeth Jones1

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Lucinda Brown Sims1

F, b. 6 January 1824, d. 9 January 1838

Caroline Thayer Sims1

F, b. 12 February 1828

Elizabeth Pliant Sims1

F, b. 2 January 1831

Matilda Helen Sims1

F, b. 21 March 1833, d. 28 August 1835

James Martin Sims1

M, b. 19 January 1835, d. 30 June 1862

William Henderson Sims1

M, b. 31 July 1840, d. 21 February 1923

Abraham Nabors1

M, b. circa 1738

Rebecca Brown1

F, b. 14 April 1781, d. 15 February 1844

John Brown Jr1

M, d. 1826

Sarah Weeks1

F

Arthur Nabors1

M, b. after 1780, d. after 1838

William Nabors1

M, b. before 1780, d. after 1830

Abraham Nabors1

M, b. 1790, d. 1845

John Nabors1

M, b. before 1780

Buel Blassingame Nabors1

M, b. 1787, d. 1874

Allen F Nabors1

M, b. after 1790

Columbus Parker1

M, b. 1844

Jacob Nabors1

M, b. circa 1778, d. 27 September 1825

Lucinda Nabers1

F, b. 1800

John Nabers1

M, b. 1802, d. 1881

Sarah Nabers1

F, b. 1803

Elizabeth Nabers1

F, b. 1806

Rebecca M. Nabers1

F, b. 1807

Samuel Nabers1

M, b. 1809, d. 1833

Alexander Nabers1

M, b. 1812, d. 1894

(?) Van Dyke¹

Francis M Hill¹

Mary E Hill¹

Martha Hill¹

James H Meek¹

Richard Meek¹

George W Meek¹

Absalom Sims¹

Catherine Keiser^1,2

Mary Sims¹

Albert Bartlett Sims¹

George Keiser Sims¹

Elizabeth Jones¹

Lucinda Brown Sims¹

Caroline Thayer Sims¹

Elizabeth Pliant Sims¹

Matilda Helen Sims¹

James Martin Sims¹

William Henderson Sims¹

Abraham Nabors¹

Rebecca Brown¹

John Brown Jr¹

Sarah Weeks¹

Arthur Nabors¹

William Nabors¹

Abraham Nabors¹

John Nabors¹

Buel Blassingame Nabors¹

Allen F Nabors¹

Columbus Parker¹

Jacob Nabors¹

Lucinda Nabers¹

John Nabers¹

Sarah Nabers¹

Elizabeth Nabers¹

Rebecca M. Nabers¹

Samuel Nabers¹

Alexander Nabers¹

Francis Neighbours¹

Sally Wheat¹

Benjamin Neighbours¹

Amanda M Parker¹

Elizabeth Power¹

Rachel Caroline Nabors¹

William Alexander Nabers¹

Zachariah Lee Nabers¹

James B. Nabors¹

Alexander Power¹