LOWNDES COUNTY,GA MARRIAGES (1870-1920) BY GERALDINE MCCLOUD CLIFTON MIMS Andrew (m) Janie Smith 1/14/1918 Androuse (?) (m) Mattie Scott 3/20/1897 Carmilia (m) Willie Rouse 11/14/1897 Charles (m) Susan Dilk 2/19/1904 Frank (m) Gracie Wilkins 6/19/1887 Geneva (m) George T.Barrow 8/4/1917 Lucius T. (m) Mae Hall 11/l7/1900 Mahaley (m) Allen Jackson 11/10/1898 Mamie (m) albert Sheffield 9/29/1913 Sallie (m) John Wilson 10/19/1871 GEORGIA NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS OF LAURENS CO. EXTRACTS (1810-1892) Georgia, Lauirens Co: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on first Tues. of March,next between legal hrs of sale, all property belonging to estate of BENJAMIN MIMMS, late of said county, deceased. Sold for benefit of heirs and creditors of said estate Signed: Aaron G.Odom, Adm. (Southern Recorder, Milledgeville) Tuesday, June 25,1844 Georgia,Laurens Co: Will be sold ....JOHN MIMMS, late of said county,deceased....signed Nathan Tucker Adm. (Southern Recorder,Milledgeville) Tuesday, May 9, 1843 Georgia,Laurens Co.... JOHN MIMMS, late of said county,deceased. Signed Nathan Tucker, adm (Southern Recorder, Milledgeville) Tuesday,June 27,1843 Nathan Tucker applies for letters of Adm on the estate of JOHN MIMMS. (Southern Recorder) Wednesday,Nov 13,1833 Georgia,Laurens Co....estate of ELIZA MIMMS, AN illegitimate. Sold for her benefit. Signed Nathan Gornto,guardian (Southern Recorder) Monday,Sept 17,1827 Georgia, Laurens Co....JAMES H.DOMACY,MINOR signed Benjamin Mims,guardian (Southern Recorder) MONROE & CONECUH COUNTIES,ALA MARR. BY LUCY & ROBERT COLSON Mims David to Margaret Smith 7/2/1846 Ruffin Mims D.C. to Nancy Watts 12/21/1870 T.J.Duke Frank to Jane McMillan 11/22/1874 T.F.Williams Henry to Caroline Grace 8/10/1835 Wright Mims Hilliard to Mary Mims 4/9/1835 Wm Curry Ruffin to Emily Mims 10/24/1846 David Mims Slayton to Perthanea 7/2/1839 T.M.Riley McCurry W.L. to Mary D.McKenzie 1/7/1866 H.McKenzie Wright to Sarah Hammons 8/25/1835 Alex Leonard Wright to Matilda Riley 12/28/1837 E.Riley MARR,DEATH & LEGAL NOTICES FROM EARLY ALABAMA NEWSPAPERS (1819-1893) Nov 29,1836 Married at house of Seborne Mims,Esq in this vicinity on Thursday even last, Mr William A.Mims to Miss Mary Jane Dilliard, d/o the late William Dilliard,Esq of Orange Co.NC. (1850 census shows Wm.A.Mims, age 32 born Ga; Mary J. age 30 b-NC) BIOGRAPHICAL & HISTORICAL MEMOIRS - MS GENELOGICAL ABSTRACT, PG 426 Mims David Henry born 2/9/1806 in Va, s/o Duiguid & martha (Massie) Mims. Moved to Marshall Co.MS. married Eliza A.Cochran. Died 1872 Duiguid bor 1781, s/o Mr Mims & Martha Duiguid Mims, (m) Martha Massie Nov 1,1804 William D. (Dr) - born Marshall Co.Ms 11/24/1840, s/o David H. and Eliza A.(Cochran) Mims. In Civil War. Physician - Wall Hill,Ms (m) 1-Martha E.Horn 1866 2- Emma Knight 1881. ----(Mr) born 1751 married Martha Dinguid (sic) on Oct 5,1773

Terrell County,Ga Marriage Records, The First 50 Years by May Tatum. Grooms; pg ? Mimms,S.A. (m) Eliza Teasley on Feb 27,1881 Mims,Chester Denver (m) Anna M, Eley Dec 20,1908 M.C. (m) Laura E.Deegan Nov 19 1893 Rufus (m) Florence Collier Dec 18,1901 Rufus M. (m) Mary Ann Lee Dec 3,1868 T.M. (m) Maggie Kenney Jan 21,1895 Thomas Sinclair (m) Odessa Randall Jun 10, 1917 Brides: pg 140 Mims, Eliza (m) Robert Long Dec 15 1881 Gladys (m) Lyman Otis Todd Aug 30 1917 Laura (m) Felix Welch Nov 15 1898 Mona (m) Tommie B.Burnett Mar 13,1912 Rosena (m) John T.Lee Oct 19,1865 Rozena (m) Carl Johnson Dec 21 1913 BURIALS AND DEATHS REPORTED IN THE COLUMBUS,GA ENQUIRER. COMPILED BY BUSTER WRIGHT (1832-1872) PG 324 Mims, Brittain Ware 11-2-1844, s/o C.E. & Eliza E.Mims Columbus,Ga. (pub 11/6/1844) Mrs Charley,formerly of Edgefield,SC and wife of Deacon Drury Mims; oct 8,1854 Russell Co. ala. (pub Oct 17,1854) Columbia F.,d/o Allen J. & Rebecca S.Mims; Stewart Co.,Ga. Aug 27,1847 (pub Aug 31,1847) Drury, born Edgefield,moved to Ga in 1829 settled in Muscogee Co; June 18 1858 Eufaula,Ala. (pub. July 3,1858) Frances E. (10 months) d/o of A.J. & R.S. Mims Oct 18 1850 Russell Co.Ala (pub Oct 22,1850) Furman W. s/o Allen J. and Rebecca S.Mims on Dec 27,1859 Butler Co,Ala. (pub.Jan 10,1860) George W. s/o Charles E. and Eliza E.Mims Nov 12, 1849 Columbus,Ga (pub. Nov 20,1849 J.P. of 48th NC Regt., buried Sharpsburg,Md (pub May 25,1866) Mary w/o Henry Mims, d/o of William and Mary Jeter; Sept 13 1835 Columbus,Ga (pub Sep 18,1835 Mary E. (7 months) d/o Basil M. and Susan M.Mims June 30,1854 Russell Co.Ala (pub Jul 4,1854) SOUTH CAROLINA PATRIOTS IN THE REV.WAR BY BOBBY GILMER MOSS ,PG 685 Mims,William b-1762 d-1825 Parrottville,Cocke Co,Tn m- Millie (unknown) Enlisted in 2nd Reg on 8/1/1779 under Capt thomas Dunbar (This is son of Grace Britton) Jeanne line Mims,John b-1762 d-1810 m-Mary Moss Elizabeth Howard Enlisted in 2nd Reg on Sept 11, 1778. Served in Militia after the fall of Charleston,SC Mims,Richard Served in St.Davids Parish Vol.Co. under Capt Elias Dubose - SC

Harriett Ray (married to Duncan Mims) was dtr of Allen Ray,Sr who was born in Martin Co,NC in 1790. He was married twice. He died in 1864. Tempy died in 1842. First, to Temperance "Tempy" Brewer in abt 1813. she was born in NC dtr of Arthur Brewer who also came from NC to Telfair Co,Ga in early 1800's. They had 9 children, of which one Harriett married Duncan Mims...Early Pioneers of Telfair Co,Ga. Early Pioneers of Telfair Co,Ga by Thelma Haley GEORGE FRANKLIN WALKER MARY ANNE (MIMS) WALKER George Franklin Walker, better known as "Frank" born Dec 13 1898 in Telfair Co,Ga. 6th child of 7 children of John Sanders and Mary Ann Mims Walker. Emily Ola Mims born Nov 26,1901 in Telfair Co,Ga. 7th child of 11 children born to Duncan Cornelius and Emily Lorena (Grace) Mims. Frank met her at Philadelphia Methodist Church. They "courted" many years before marrying. They married apr 29 1937 in Methodist Parsonage at Helena in Telfair Co. He was farmer,also good carpenter. Ola continued her education and got degree of Ga Southern College at Statesboro,Ga.,taught elementary school. Children: George Donald born July 17,1938 (d) Sept 18,1983 of massive heart attack just 2 months after marrying Carolyn Swirls (2nd wife) 1st wife was Pamela Delaine Latham. Two children with Pamela. Diane Michelle born 1966 Shane Austin born 1969 Before Frank died his step mother and sister Elmira Joyce lived with them. Also Ola's brother George Mims lived with her a short time before he died in April,1984. Ola died Nov 16 1984. Frank,Ola,Donald are buried in Riverside Cem,Lumber City,Ga. MARY THELMA (MIMS) MATHEW BY BEATRICE MATHEW, PG 403 Mary Thelma born Dec 29,1`908 in Telfair Co., 10th child of Duncan Cornelius and Emily Lorena Grace. She married Enmon Cecil Mathew, born Jan 3,1904 Toccoa,Stephens co,Ga. 4th child of 9 to Warren Newton Mathew and Frances Lenora Cromer. Enmon was known as E.C. and was teacher...in Jeff Davis Co..where he was Supt of Schools. They celebrated 50th anniversary Feb 27,1977. They had 3 children: a. Evelyn Jeanette (m) Wendell Maurice of Hazelburst b. Ralph Eugene (m) Melba Beatrice Ingld of Ft Smith, arkansas c. Mary Blanche (m) Douglas Jeffery McNeal of Hazelhurst. E.C. and Thelma members of Fishing Creek Baptist Church. She died Sept 16 1980 and E.C. died april 13,1982. Both buried Telfair Memorial Gardens in McRae.

Sorry, keyboard froze up and had to reboot. Duncan Mims (continued) near the Neeley Community. Duncan and Harriett had 13 children who all lived, married and died in this community,except one who died in another state. There children were: a. Mary elizabeth born Mar 3,1847 (m0 Thomas L. Varnadoe. b. Margaret Jane born Jan 24,1849 (m) William Fisher Brewer c. Daniel born Nov 13,1850 (d) age 13 years d. Sarah Ann (Tempy) born Sept 22,1852 (m) William Henry Bohannon. e. Henry S. born May 22,1854 (m) Ellen C.Anderson 2nd to Sudie Wilcox Studstill and was pastor of Mt Zion Methodist Church,Milan,Ga. He is buried in the Mt Zion cem. f. John W. born May 31,1856 (m) Elmira C.Allagood g. Nancy Victoria born Mar 22,1858 (m) John W.May h. Amanda Rebecca born Feb 12,1860,(d) at 2 1/2 i. William andrew born mar 31,1862 (m) Angeline M. "Nannie" Moore j. Duncan Cornelius born Nov 15,1864 (m) Lorena Grace (see previous email) k. Thomas David born Oct 11,1866 (m) Minnie Vesta Renfroe l. George Allen born Dec 16 1868 (d) at 15 yrs m. Joseph Arthur born Sept 21 1871. It is said he rode with pony express. He went to So.Dakota working in logging where a tree fell on him and he died of complications and was buried in Price Slope Cem at Belle Forche,SD Duncan died July 6,1887 and Harriett died May 15,1902 and both buried in Fishing Creek (Sapfied Cem) where most of their family members are also buried. Article by Mrs Ralph Mathew Jeanne

This is same source as Duncan Cornelius Mims. DUNCAN MIMS Duncan Mims came to Ga with his parents David and Mary (Watkins) Mims from NC when he was very young. He was born on 11/17/1813. The 3rd child of Mary and the 2nd of David Mims. Duncans mother Mary, was married to John Watkins and they had a dtr Nancy who later married John McEachen of Telfair Co. Duncans other brothers and sisters were: a. Thomas born Mar 12,1812 b. Richard born Sept 12 1815 c. Archibald born Feb 20 1818 (m) Mary Tucker d. Rebecca born Jan 20,1820 e. Elizabeth born Sept 10,1821 f. John born Apr 29,1823 g. Henry born Mar 11,1825 (m)Rebecca Shumans. moved to what is now Jeff David Co. but was then part of Telfair Co. h. Flora born July 31,1827 never married i. Mary "Polly" born July 4,1831 never married Duncans father,David died abt 1833. Court records show that Duncan was admistrator of estate and disposed of Davids land and belongings in Telfair Co. Duncan was the beginning of the "[Mims Family" in Telfair Co,Ga. Duncan married harriett Ray (born June 18,1828) NC, the dtr of Allen and Peggy (McDonald) Ray on April 9,1846 in Telfair Co. She was 1 of 15 children. Duncan was a proud farmer and he built his home on what is now the John Stapleton residence abt 7 miles from Lumber City near

GOOD MORNING GROUP DUNCAN CORNELIUS MIMS by Mrs Ralph Mathew "The History of Telfair Co,Ga. Duncan Cornelius Mims was the 10th child of 13 children born to Duncan and Harriett Ray Mims. he was born 11/16/1864 in Telfair Co. He met his wife, Emily Lorena Grace while she was visiting a cousin, George Grace and his wife Rebecca Ray Grace,near Towns,Ga. (There is a group picture of:) a. Duncan Francis Mims born Oct 25,1889 b. Maggie Rebecca Mims (Allen) born 11/13/1895 c. Frances Harriett Mims (Brue) born 10/25/1899 d. Lilla Cornelia Mims (Young) born 11/13/1891 e. Duncan C.Mims born 11/16/1864 (above) f. Emily Lorena Grace (Mims) born 12/26/1869 g. Alice Lorena Mims (Towns) born 6/19/1906 h. Frances (Abbott) i. B.Grace born 6/19/1840 & died 2/6/1911 j. Daniel Christopher Mims born 11/25/1897 k. Emily Ala Mims (Walker) born 11/26/1901 l. Bessie Mae Mims (Cartwright) born 1/30/1904 m. George Grace Mims born 12/04/1899 Rebecca Grace was an aunt of Duncan's. Duncan & Emily were married at the home of George & Rebecca Ray Grace on Aug 2,1888. Emily was born Dec 26,1869, the dtr of Francis Marion and Grances Abbott Grace of Tattnall Co,Ga. They had 11 children: Frances Harriett, Lilla Cornelia,Duncan Francis, Maggie Rebecca, Daniel Christopher,George Grace, Emily Ola, Bessie Mae, Alice Lorena, Mary Thelma, and Otis Leon. The family lived on a farm in Telfair Co near Towns Community which Duncan inherited from his father. He was known as a very successful farmer. It was reported in the Telfair Enterprise on 4/27/1911 that "Duncan Cornelius Mims, of Towns, has 2 1/2 acres of the finest headed wheat. He brought the :Enterprise" a sample Tuesday which measured 5 ft 2 inches. Mr Mims says those who promied to put up a mill to grind Telfair wheat in flour can now fulfill their promise, as a great deal of wheat is growing in county this year. Duncan was reported to be "one of the best citizens ever produced in this county. His word was his bond and one of this chief characteristics was his desire and determination to keep all his debts paid. never waiting to be called on to pay an obligation. In early life he joined the church at Shelton Chapel Methodist Church and after marriage Emily joined. Duncan was the chief promotor and helped to build the Philadelphia Church near his home, which is referred to as the "Mims Church" on todays maps. All of their children and most of their spouses were also members of this church. They were strong supporters of education and donated the land and lumber to build the Mims School House (which later became the home of their dtr, Alice Lorena and her husband Thurston Towns.) 3 daughters became teachers (Thelma,Ola and Alice) Aug 22 1921 Duncan was stricken with a stroke and he died Mar 1 1931. Emily lived on the family farm with one of her sons until she died Feb 27,1942. They are both buried in family plot at Fishing Creek Cem (also known as Sapfield Cem) abt 6 miles from Lumber City.

HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL COLLECTIONS OF DOOLY COUNTY,GA - VOL.1 BY NORA WATTS Eubanks, John H. Wm and Ormand were in Dooly Co.bef Courthouse burned. Military records place them here as early as 1831. One book of appraisals/sales show that they were all 3 dead before 1850. Following are children of John H. Eubanks Zimmerman 1831 Richard E. 1833 John 1838 James E. 1840 ELIZABETH J. 1841 (m) Charles Peavy Mary A.J. 1843 William C. 1845 Orman 1848 *John H Eubanks was dead by abt 1847 and his wife must have died at abt the time last child born. *Elizabeth M. married Charles Peavy,son of Littleton Peavy and grandson of Williamson Momms (sic) who left will in Houston Co,Ga. CEMETERIES AND OBITUARIES OF HOUSTON CO. GA. JOHN MIMS of Houston Co.,Ga died Mar 17,1885 in Hawkinsbille,Ga. He was on his way home,when he was crushed to death by falling under the wheels of his wagon. the accident happened abt 3 miles from his home. he was under influence of whiskey. He leaves wife and 5 children. Thats it for tonight. More tomorrow/ Jeanne PS We also stopped and visited with John Mimms at Greenville,SC and wife Gwen. We had such a wonderful time and hated to leave. They have the most beautiful and comfortable home in Fountain Inn,SC. We came back to California with abt 5 lbs of John's pecans..YumYum.

GIRTMAN FAMILY (CHARLESTON GEN.LIB) Bartholomew Girtman served in the Rev.War while living in SC as a marksman. Orangeburg District SC lost all of their records by fire when Sherman was leading his war criminals throug the country. However; Bartholomew had one official document, the orig. bond granting his full power for Administration on the estate of John Girtman, this paper is now framed and hung on wall of Mrs. B.T. Taylor of Mims,Florida who furnished this info. He died before 1800. His Family. Bartholomew and Catherine Girtman a.Daniel, Telfair Co,Ga (m) Sarah Arnold 1812 b.David, Dooly Co & Pulaski Co c.William, was in Houston Co, for awhile d.Bartholomew Jr to Mississippi **No info on girls. Benjamin Girtman (b) 1820 Telfair Co,(m) Oct 10,1844 Mary Jane Simmons,dau of Henry and Mary (Tillman) Simmons of Telfair Co. Kids; Henry C., Alif B, MARTHA CORNELIA (b) 1848 (m) CASPER MIMMS and Benjamin F.Girtman, DANIEL GIRTMAN (m) SARAH MIMS in 1874, Iverson L, WARREN GIRTMAN (M) MARY ELIZ. MIMMS, Mary Girtman. MARTHA GIRTMAN/CASPER MIMS Children: Ellis has children lives in Ft Pierce,Florida Vinetia (Kyserl) has children,lived Mims,Fl Frank Aleph (VanLandingham)Children, at West Palm Beach,florida Casper,has children, lives in Wash.state DANIEL GIRTMAN AND SARAH MIMS CHILDREN: Ivey Eugene, has children,linving Quitman,Ga Anna (harrison) living in Quitman,Ga WARREN GIRTMAN/ELIZABETH MIMS CHILDREN: Ed,Lola,Aleph,Mims,Beatrice,Warren Girtman ROLL OF THE DEAD/ SC DEPT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY./CSA/SC Troops MIMS: Washington of Charleston Dist,SC Dec,1864 in Charleston,SC David of Charleston Dist,SC Dec,1861 in Charleston,SC A.P. of Colleton Dist,SC on May 9 1864.Killed leading charge at Swift Creek,Pa I.S. of Charleston on July 30,1864. in trenches of Petersburg,Pa C.P. of ? on Sept 9,1864 died in prison at Pt. Lookout,Maryland Robert L. of Edgefield,SC in July,1863 at Gettysburg,Pa Samuel P. of Greenville,SC on May 16,1864 killed in action, Calhoun,Ga T.W.(?) of Darlington,SC on Mar 2,1864 killed in Orange Couch House,Ga.

WILLS OF LAURENS CO,SC (1784-1840) Jan 20,1833: John Stroble of Colleton dist., Josiah Goggen of Newbury Dist., and John F.Kerns of Laurens dist. citation to have will of JOHN MIMS,dec'd proven. Will dated Oct 2,1831. Wife Martha Mims; only child Charles Allison Mims; The 3 executors are trustees for said son Charles.. ABSTRACTS OF WILLS,EDGEFIELD,SC Beheathland Mims Aug 25,1836 (proven) Jan 9,1837 Daus: harriet Brunson,Sarah Lott, Martha Swearingen, Mary Medlock, Amelia Mims Sons: Hampton,Martin,John and Benjamin Exrs: Sons John and Benjamin Wit: Benj.Tillman,David Harris,Wm Robertson Pg: 18 M.MIMS Will July 1,1846 (proven) Oct 23,1848 Wife: Eliza Sons: Robert H, Richard T.,Edward J,Giles D,James H Father:Drury Mims Excr: R.T., E.J., and Giles Mims Pg: 350 ELIZABETH MIMS WILL May 7,1844 (proven) ? Daus: Lucinda Ann hendricks,Sally claybrook GrDaus: Mary jane Hendricks sons: John Howard,Batt Howard,Birdsing Howard Excr: Batt Howard Page: 307 JOHN LANDRUM Jan 13,1843 (proven) Dec 1846 Sons: John I., Benjamin Franklin Daus: Rebecca Mims,Harriett Miles,Lucinda Lawton Mary L.Miles Page: 303 OUR NATIVE HEATH BY MYRTLE BRIDGES RICHMOND CO,NC (1774-1899) Sept 1789 - Richmond Co. "the information of Elizabeth Mims on oath declaring that alice Bond,Rachel Bond and Nicholas Bond came on the 2nd day of Sept in the forenoon to the house where she and her busband WILLIAM MIMS lived. That the said alice and Rachel Bond had cljubs in their hands and that the said Nicholas had a large pocket knife; that said Rachel dared this deponent and her daughter,Mary Snead, to fight; that Rachel did strike her daughter Mary, on which the deponent told her the said Rachel not to strike her dtr Mary. for Mary was with child and instantly endeavored to part them when the said Alice advanced and struck this deponent and her 2 dtrs Mary Snead and Susanna Dearman with a club, at such time WILLIAM MIMS came out to their assistance. Immediately on the said Williams appearance the said Rachel struck him 4 blows with a club. alice Bond then called on Nicholas to come on and "lets kill them". On which call the said Nicholas opened his knife and said to this deponent.... (Civil Action papers CR082.325.3) ** Mary Mims Snead is wife of Philip Snead. Benjamin Mims, under age witness, son of Thomas Mims, Alice Bond, dtr of Rachel Bond. ***By 1790 Thomas Monroe Dearman and wife Susanna Mims were in Darlington,SC. Their children were Richard (b) 1790; Anna (b) 1895; Drucilla (b)1799; Mary (b)1804. Source Ann/Robert Neff COLONIAL RECORDS,PG 78 VOL V111 (1769-1771) ...That Benjamin Franklin or some other known patriot be appointed Agent, to represent the unhappy state of NC province to his Majesty, and to solicit the several Boards in England...dated Oct,9,1769. Among the signers: John Mims, Thomas Mims

>From Charleston Gen.Library THE PERRIN FAMILY BY TOM P. CATHRAN Richard Tutt Mims (b)Oct 27,1810 (m) Theresa Lowe. Died May 16,1877. James H.Mims (b) Apr 22 1818, (d) Mar 28 1887 Mary Ann Mims (b) Apr 13 1820 (d) aug 21 1820 Eliza A.Mims (b) Mar 21 1790 (d) Aug 12,1874 Sarah M.Mims (b) Sept 9,1828 (d) Apr 3 1845 Giles D.Mims (b) Apr 19 1815 (d)Mar 6,1884 Edw.J.Mims (b) Feb 16 1813 (m) Sarah E.Addison on Jan 14 1841. Their children: Edward A.Mims (b) nov 4 1841.Married Regina Mobley, later Massie Mobley. (d)Sept 18,1808 Patience E.Mims (b) Sept 1,1848 (d) Sept 1885 Ann E.Mims (b) aug 9 1851 (m) A.C.Mobley Sarah P.Mims (b) Jul 5,1853 (m) W.S.Mobley (d) June 21 1891 Emma M.Mims (b) Aug 10,1858. (d)Dec 3 1890 Richard Tutt Mims (b)Sept 29,1860 Matthew H.Mims (b)Jun 2,1844 (m) Marian K. Landrum, Dec 3,1867. (d) Jan 26,1892 Children: Edward J.Mims (b) 10/18/1869 (m) Lucinda Hill on July 28 1892 Children: Sadie H.Mims (b) June 7,1893 (m) Hal Hill on Apr 28 1924 Kate Landrun Mims (b) 12/12/1902 (m) Claude Lyon in 1922 Children: Claude Lyon,Jr Sept 1924 Hansford A.Mims (b) Sept 27,1870, died Julian L.Mims (b) Sept 8,1872.(m) Florence Adams Oct 6,1897 Albert Mims Emeline Mims (b) Feb 3 1877 (m) J.H.Allen 2/10/1906

HISTORY OR THE MIMS HOTEL AND BOARDING HOUSE Of Mr Wilbur Fisk Mims children, Mr "Shack" Shadrach continued to operate the boarding house & Miss Margaret supervised the dining room/kitchen Miss Annie Mims taught first grad in Prattville for many years. She was also an artist, and some of her land- scapes hang in the Presbyterian Church parlor. Mr Sam Mims worked at the Bank of Prattville. the family continued to live at the hotel. After its sale in 1944, the structure continued to serve as a boarding/apt houxse until it was purchased by the First Baptist Church in 1981. They were not interested in restoring the structure for their use; so they offered the bldg to the Autauga Co Heritage Assn In order to save it from demolition the Assn was required to move it. This was done in May,1982 to a location on first street. The new location is in the boundries of the Daniel Pratt Historic Dist "Prattvillage" Shadrach Mims old financial records and ledgers dating to 1849 were found in the 2nd floor attic during restoration in 1983. For many years Shadrach Mims served as class leader and Sunday School Supt of the First Methodist Church. JOSEPHINE PERKINS & ALS BY CONSTANTINE PERKINS AND OTHERS. (Eliza Jane Perkins married Robert Mims) Judge Lunsford M.Bramlett father of Josephine (Bramlett) left her in his will dated Sept 16,1850 by conveyance in writing for her life with remainder to her children a town lot which fronted on the Columbia,Pulaski, Elkton & Alabama Turnpike... Josephine was the wife of Constantine Perkins. She resided on this lot with her 5 children: Constantine, Eliza Jane (16 yrs) Ann eliza (11),Thomas W. (9) Josephine nearly (2 yrs). Constantine (father) had moved to Perry Co,Ala, had a good practice as a physician there and planned to move his family there. They owned valuable negro property and other property which perished in the Civil War. All they had left was the house and lot she had inherited. It became necessary for them to sell house/lot to buy property in Perry Co,Ala. Josephine Bramlett Mims had 3 sisters: Annie B.Fannie P.,Mary (File Box P -11 Case 5226

MARTHA ANN HOGG & NATHANIEL SAUNDERS JONES She was eldest dtr of Thomas Jogg and Sarah Sample born Aug 1`,1824 Autauga Co,Ala. died Feb 6 1900 "near Birmingham" where she lived with son John Calhoun Jones born Nov 9 1810 Abbeville,SC and died in 1853. The 1850 census shows them at Wetumpka which was then in Autauga Co. Nathaniel was son of Adam Crain Jones and Catherine Campbell. Children: Mary Townes Jones born 9/7/1848 and died 10/21/1923 and buried at Elmwood Cem at Birmingham.Ala. 2 John Calhoun Jones born 3/26/1850,died 3/2/1902. He married LAURA GRACE MIMS Dr Jones was man of immense wealth and had over 100 slaves. After his death Martha and the chnildren moved to Sommerfield,Dallas Co,Ala where she is on the 1860 census. Living with her was her sister Sarah Amanda Hogg. Martha boarded students at her home. On the 1880 City Directory of Selma/Summerfield Martha is M.A.Jones. Also on this was Wm N. Peeples (he married Mary C.Hogg) The 1881 pension petition of alexander Preston Hogg, brother of Martha,Mary and Sarah and Thomas Jefferson states that his land in autauga Co. (1 acre) is bounded on 3 sides by land of Mary T.Jones Probate of Dr Jones estate was not completed until after the Civil War and Thomas Jefferson Hogg was the Adm (no will) A son of John Calhoun attended Annapolis (1920's) Some of this family buried at Elmwood Cem in Birmingham.

JOURNEY TO TEXAS 1854:THE DIARY OF ROBERT SEABORN JEMISON OF TALLADEGA BY HUGH D. REAGAN Robert Seaborn Jemison of Talladega,Ala born in Perry Co,Ala jan 15 1824, second son of Robert Jemison 3rd of Lincoln Co.,Ga and Margaret "peggy" Mims of Twiggs Co,Ga. Abt 1821, Robert moved from Lincoln Co,Ga and purchased land in Perry Co,Ala which was formerly a part of the recently acquired Choctaw Terr. When the Creek Terr. was opened to settlement he sold his holdings in Perry Co and purchased 2 Indian villages Choccolocco and Cheaha, located in present day Talladega Co. he settled in the forks of these creeks and built a spacious home. It was here that Robert Seaborn Jeminso was reared. Schooled at LaGrange Methodist College near Florence,ala. He inherited his love for land and migratory urge from his father and grandfather. Newspapers became full of stories of opportunities in Texas and he had to see for himself. Thus Robert, his brother Shadrach (known as Shack)Mims, and 3 other friends headed for Texas. Robert kept a journal of the trip. In 1856, Robert and his youngest brother,Albert Sevier went to Texas and took option on land and made arrangements to move there. (Anderson and Navarro co's) Due to bad health he could not enlist in the CSA as revealed in his diary. He died in Jan,1868 and is buried in Methodist cem. in Wadesville,Texas. He left a family of 2 married dtrs, a young son, and 2 small dtrs. His son and his two sons-in-law died a few yrs after his death. The slaves had been freed and they scattered and the 3 widows with small children moved back to Talladega to be near relatives abandoning the farms in Texas. (If anyone wants a copy of his diary of his trip to Texas I can mail it to you. Its too much to put on this page.) Jeanne MIMS DAVIS born 9/30/1871 in Prattville,Ala. son of Epenetus Monroe Davis and Margaret Elizabeth Mims grandson of Shadrach and Eliz.(Dowsing) Mims. He was educated in schools of Prattville; Ala Polytechnic Institute,auburn,Ala. He was associated with the Continental Gin Co. He was Methodist, married to Stella Spiva, dtr of D.H. and Mary Elizabeth (Young) Spiva. granddaughter of Edw.A. and Caroline (Boyd) Spiva. Mrs Davis was born in Wilcox Co,Ala of Birmingham,Florence State Normal School,Florence Ala. She was Methodist. They had 3 children: Mary Elizabeth Davis, Maude McBryde Davis,Edward Mims Davis. William D.Davis, Mayor of Prattville, born Sept 8,1877 in Prattville,Autauga Co,Ala, the son of E.M. and Elizabeth (Mims) Davis. Educated in Prattville schools. Office Mgr for Continental Gin Co., Methodist, Knight of Pyhthias. He married Etta Davis, dtr of Dr B.F.Davis and Fannie (Holt) Davis. Mrs Davis born Prattville. Educated in the West Point Female Academy, She was Methodist,member of Womans Club. Two children: Elizabeth Holt Davis and William D.Davis,Jr. Jeanne

Shadrach Mims Maternal grandfather was "Kirkham". Irish weaver by profession who emigrated to america in order to improve his fortunes. A wealthy man paid his passage across the Atlantic under his promise to weave a certain number of yards after they arrived,which he did. His mother was married twice, first being Abraham Ayers, who lived in Twiggs or Lincoln Co,Ga. and was shot down by the Tories as h rode up to a neighbor's house they were plundering. This incident occured a few weeks after the Ayers marriage. Later the widow Ayers married Shadrach Mims, who at his death left a considerable fortune,and family of sons & daughters. His daughter,Saliie (m) Robert Jemison, conspicusou in the Secession Convention of 1861. Other members of Jemison family settled in birmingham and were prominent in building that city. UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY Petition by Mrs Mary Mims born Aug 2,1853 Autauga Co,Al (m) Dr Alexander D.Mims who served in 3rd Cavalry,3rd Reg when he was captured and escaped from Rock Island Prison, Illinois. He enlisted April 1861 in Prattville Draggons. He served in all battles excepting when he spent 14 months in prison. dated/6/22/1906 Annie Mims petitioned: born Autauga Co,Ala. oldest dtr of Wilbur Fisk Mims. "My father enlisted 4/1861 in Prattville Dragoons as 5th Sergt in 1862 said company was connected with 3rd Ala.Cavalry Reg. Elected 1st Lt and served in almost all battles of Army of Tenn. Promoted to Capt feb,1865 serving to close of War. signed Annie Mims, June 22,1906 Samuel Smith Mims born Prattville.enlisted May,1918 single, father Wilbur Fisk Mims who was son of Shadrach and Elizabeth (Dowsing) Mims. His mother was Orline Graham McLemore,dtr of Simeon and Mariah (pronounced Mar-i-ah,not Maria) Euphemia Served in co.D. 323rd Infantry - 81st Division. Trained at Camp Sevier,Greenville,SC. Discharged at Camp Gordon,Ga dated Oct 12,1936 MEMORIAL RECORD OF ALA. PG 360 Thomas W.Sadler (father Allious Sadler/Caroline Owen) (m) Catherine Mims, d/o Shadrach/Elizabeth (Dowsing) Mims. Shadrach born Ga., Elizabeth born Columbus,MS. They married in Columbus,MS. Sadler & Catherine married at Methodist Church in Prattville in 1854. Catherine had 10 children. it says 5 still living (no date) listed Dr Alexander D.Mims,(dec) Wilbur Fisk Mims,James Mims,(dec) Allious T., Katie, Ethel,Caroline. Catherine died 1871. Thomas Sadler (m) 2nd Mary Bowen of Macon,Ga. 2 chldren of this marriage were Anna,Julia. ABT THOMAS SADLER; 1874:appointed Supt of Ed of autauga Co,al 1884:elecgted to represent 5th Ala.dist. in US Congress Became member of Masonic order in 1852 at the Eagleton Lodge near Birmingham,Ala. Methodist. Member of Co. H.Prattville Dragoons, surrendered at Aiken,SC. Jeanne

All this info Im sending is not in any order. I am reading from 4 full tablets. >From Hist.Library in Charleston,SC DUBOSE FAMILY by Mrs MacDowell of Aiken,SC Mattie Katherine Dubose (m) Sedrick Leroy Mims a-Edna Katherine Mims (m) Wm Reginal Wilson a.Harriett Rebecca Wilson (m) John Smyrl Hasabl b.Katherine Ann Wilson b-Patsy Jane Mims (m) Lamar Howell Gilmore a-Howell Dubose Gilmore *patsy (m) 2nd Robert Eugene Opsahl, a Norwegian architect. SOME S.C. COLONIAL FAMILIES BY REVEREND WM AVENT BIBLE - VOL 3 - PG 636 Avent,John F. (m) Widow Mims Him: father William mother Esther (unk) Her: father ? Holloman mother Jane Jones S.C.BIBLE RECORDS "GORE" BY DANIEL PHIFER John T.W.Mims was born 2/6/1834 SOME S.C.GENEALOGY RECORDS BY REVELL pg 121: Breedlove,Benjamin W. (d) 11/1804 in Edgefield,SC, widow was Letty. Her 1st marr: son: John Watkins Breedlove Her 2nd Marr: Drury Mims of Edgefield. Her brother was William Wade of NC Her 3rd marr: Edward Dill on 12/1825. PROBATE RECORDS OF sc - VOL 2 BY HOLCOMB PG 20: Citation granted to James Mims of St James Goose Creek to adm on estate/effects of Richard Mims late of St Marks Parrish,Craven Co,deceased. next of kin - to re read in Parish Church of St marks and returned certificate 1/24/1772. WILL BOOK QQ (1760-1767) Craven Co,SC Richard a witness of will of Richard Haynesworth. MARR/DEATH NLOTICES IN BAPTIST PAPER OF SC. PG 25 10/9/1850: Robert Mims (m) Mary Cook, both of Barnwell Co.SC 11/10/1860:died - Mrs Mary Dubose in home of son- in-law Wm M.Mims in Goose Creek,SC age 72 yrs. MARR/DEATH NOTICES-SO.CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE (1861-1867) Thomas N. (m) Harriett Missouri Northingham,dtr of J.T. - all of Washington Co,Ga. Wm W., (m) Mary E.E.McCormack, both of South Butler,Ala. 11/1/1862 Mrs Henrietta Raysor, wife of G.W.Raysor,d/o thomas and Eliza Mims died 9/7/1861, 20 yrs old. Capt D.C. Mims of Baker Co,SC George W. Raysor (m) Henrietta Mims 11/27/1860 He from Hardeeville,SC and she dtr of Thomas of Charleston Co,SC Lt E.M.Davis (m) M.E.Mims, d/o S.Mims of Autauga, Ala. on 8/26/1863 Mrs Temperance Mims born 8/21/17?? in Warren Co, Ga. died in Bibb Co,Ga on 7/31/1862. Col.Wm C. Mims died Crawfordville,Lowndes Co.Ms 1/28/1859. Left SC to Ala abt 1839 Mary elizabeth Mims Walker, consort of Jethro and d/o Col.Henry Mims recently of Macon Co,Ala. died 2/23/1846 in Auburn,Ala. Sara Scott Mims born 9/1821 Edgefield, (d) 9/28/1856 in Greenville (husb:Dr J.M.Sullivan) Williamson Braswell died 10/1847: R.L.Mims Elizabeth J.Mims (m0 Elisha Mellard 2/9/1832. she born 9/20/1813 to 9/15/1852. Left 7 children,all alive. Wm S. (m) Jemima Way on 12/31/1852. Both from St George,SC Eliza Mims, w/o Wright Mims died 1/23/1850 Sumter Co. SC. She lost Mother as baby and father at 12. She born in Jefferson Co,SC in 1789. James Mims,age 55, born Charleston, died Gadsden Co,Florida 2/23/1854 Mrs A.A. Duke, w/o Hamilton Durke, d/o Col.Henry Mims,formerly of Talbot Co.,Ga. died near Auburn Macon Co.Ala on 8/18/1811. She was Methodist. Sarah Rumph d/o Charles and Elizabeth (m) in Gadsden Co,Fl. 12/2/1856 to alexander E.Gregory at home of E.O.Mims. (?). Brittain R.Mims of Barnwell (m) on 3/29/1848 in Screven Co,Ga to Mary Pollack of same. Eliza Mims,age 44 yrs died Charleston,SC 8/28/1851 Mrs Elizabeth Herbert Mims born 3/22/1793 Columbia Co,SC (m) 1808 (d) 10/14/1852 near Livingston,SC Joined Methodist Church 1818., Orphaned young. Wm M.Breland (m) Emily H.Mims,all of Goose Creek, Charleston Co,SC D.N.Hightower (m) Frances Mims of Houston Co,Ga on 1/5/1857 George Mikms born 1801 and died 3/15/1858 in Newman Swamp Church,Darlington Co,SC MARR/DEATH - CHARLESTON OBSERVER(1827- 1845) Henry Potts to Nancy E.Mims of Autauga co.Ala. Annie B.Dean Mims (1/28/1889-1/21/1928) Baxter Cem. Newberry,SC Ansin Louise Mims (11/1/1895-10/4/1905) Mt Vernon Methodist Cem. Williamsburg,SC Brittain Mims (9/9/1809-1/10/1855) died near Graniteville,SC Jeanne

If any of you go to the Prattville Hist.Soc.Museum/Lib. be sure to look up Lenore Kirkpatrick. She descends from Wilbur Fisk Mims and Shadrack. We met her and jumped into our car and showed us all around at the Shadrach Mims house, the Mims Hotel (that was etched in the front door saying "est.1843") and telling us stories abt the family that you would never find anywhere. When you walk into the Library you turn right into the "Mims"room and there hangs 2 huge pictures of Shadrach and Elizabeth (Dowsing). It was a very fun day. Info: Oak Hill Cem. Prattville,Autauga Co,Ala. MARGARET E.MIMS 10/24/1842 - 12/11/1912 E.M.DAVIS (husband) 9/23/1837 - 5/30/1901 CSA ......Mims (dtr of Shadrach) (m) James Howell Jernigan CSA *She was sent to Deaf/Dumb school in Cave Spgs,Ga She wasnt allowed to go alone and sister Margaret went with her. She was the only one that could "sign" with her. Evidently they were always together and in the Cemetery she lays next to sister,Margaret and Margarets husband. Stones in very good condition. FANNIE MIMS (7/17/1849 - 11/18/1873).She married J.H.EDWARDS. Mr Edwards bought the Shadrach plantation house after Shade lost it at end of Civil War. Shadrach and wife lived with them in this house which is now a Bed/Board with beautiful grounds. It is now known as the "Edwards House" SHADRACH MIMS (7/26/1804 -= 10/21/1885) *He lost everything in Civil War. Evidently he liked to write. Elnore Kirkpatrick says they have boxes and boxes of his letters written to everyone, politicians, friends,relatives, written histories of the area. etc. Elnore has been the leading force to restore and preserve the old homes etc. the MIMS HOTEL house was bought & moved into the old section and to pay the mortgage it is rented out as Beauty Shop. the lady there is very happy to have people come and see it. Uncle Seaborn Mims was guardian of Shadrach until he was of age. Seaborn came to area first (abt 8 miles on the river) Vernon,Ala. He sent for Shadrach who settled in what is now Prattville. INFO FROM PRATTVILLE LIBRARY Shadrach. Postmaster in Prattville 12/31/1853 Celebrated 50th wedding anniversary 1853. (Marriage & Death Notices from Al.newspapers (1819-1890) Very prolific writer, many records survive him. Marriages, pg 133 (Bk 233) Artemus Watson (m) Betsy Mims of Edgefield,SC on 12/23/1821 Samuel S.Mims (m) Mrs Mary Ann Philips of Cambridge,SC on 12/20/1820 George L.Penn (m) Louisianna Mims (fa:Capt Britton) of Augusta,Ga 11-20-1828 William Jemison Mims - atty - Autaugaville,Al (from Autaugaville Citizen dated 1/7/1858 Jeanne

l. ROBERT L MIMS - Pvt 8/16/1862-Wounded,perm. disability at Chancelorville,Va on 5/3/1863. On wounded furlough at close of War. 2. CASPER NAIL MIMS-Pvt-5/11/1861 discharged for disability 3. ELLIOTT E.MIMS -Pvt 8/15/1861- sick furlough 4/30/1862,deserted 7/1862. (This does not mean awol..he could have been missing in action, POW etc. 4.WILLIAM MIMS-2nd Sargent 8/18/1861-mustered out in Augusta,Ga on 3/18/1862 5. MARTIN H.MIMS- Pvt 3/3/1862. Wounded left arm per disability at Wilderness,Va 5/6/1864. On return list 1/18/1865. Born Drayton,Ga 1/27/1842 6.WILLIAM T.MIMS -Pvt 6/11/1861.Left camp sick on 1/4/1862. No later record, Pension records show he was on furlough at close of War. 7.GEORGE P.MIMS - Pct 6/15/1861.Disability on Oct 1,1861 8.SAMUEL MIMS - Pct 8/2/1861.Disability 12/28/1861 9.J.PINKNEY MIMS - Pvt 8/5/1861.Disabled 5/21/1862 died in Baldwin Co,Ga. 10.AMON JUDSON MIMS-Pcvt 4/29/1861.Wounded 1864.Captured Cedar Creek,Va 10/19/1864. No later record. 11.DAVID MIMS - Pct 6/20/1861.Captured Spots- ylvania,Va 5/10/1864. Paroled Ft Delaware,De on 2/1865. Exchanged at Boulware & Cox Wharves James River,Va on 3/12/1865. 12.JOHN F.MIMS - Pvt 4/27/1861. Died Lynchburg,Va 5/1862. Bur, there in Confederate Cem.5/31/1862 Bookes Factory #3, 4th line, Lot 171. 13. JAMES I.MIMS - Pvt 9/1/1861. Transfered to Co.D 1st Btn,Ga.Sharpshooters 8/1/1862. Wounded,leg broken at Ft McAllister,Ga 12/13/1864. Home and wounded at close of War. 14.SEABORN S.MIMS- 2nd Lt 5/27/1861. 1st Lt on 6/10-/1861.Resigned 1861 - Appointed 1st Sgt of Co.E. 5th Reg,Ga.Inf. on 5/8/1862. Wounded in thigh at Bakers Creek,Ms 5/16/1863. Captured at Vicksburg 7/4/1863. Paroled 7/7/1863.captured at Marietta,Ga 7/3/1864. In Military Prison at Louisville,Ky 7/14/1864. Moved to Camp Douglas Illinois on 7/16/1864 15.JOHN G. MIMS - Pvt 3/4/1862.Captured. Died in Camp Douglas,Illinois, Buried there in Confederate Cemetery. 16. R.T.MIMS - Pvt 17. JAMES H.W.MIMS- Pvt 3/4/1862.Wounded at Ellisons Mill,Va 6/26/1862. Captured Spotsylvania Va on 5/10/1864, Paroled at Ft Delaware,De on 2/1865. Admitted to Jackson Hospital,Richmond Va. Chronic diarrhea on 5/13/1865 - Furloughed for 60 days on 2/22/1865. 18.CALVIN MIMS - pct 5/16/1862. Died of disease at Richmond,Va on 7/28/1862 (born 1840) 19.BENJAMIN MIMS - Pct 5/5/1862 - Captured at Vicksburg,Ms 7/4/1863. Paroled there 7/1863. Exchanged 10/1863. Died of disease at his home in 1864 20.JOHN L.MIMS - Pvt 5/5/1862 - same as Benjamin (above) 21.WILLIAM H.MIMS - pct 3/4/1862. discharged (no date) born 1840. 22.GEORGE P.MIMS - Pvt 8/9/1862.Wounded right hand at Gettysburg,Pa 7/2/1863. Surrendered at Appomattox,Va 4/9/1865 23.JOHN MIMS - Pvt 6/3/1863 -absent without leave 9/21 to 11/16/1863. 24.GEORGE T.MIMS - Pvt Co.A.,63rd Reg.Ga,Inf on 11/1/1862. Detailed as gardner 2/1864. Paroled at Greensboro,NC on 5/1/1865. 25. WILLIAM H.MIMS - Pvt 5/2/1861.Sgt on 8/1/1861. Druggist in Columbus,Ga hospital 12/5/1864. 26.HENRY MIMS - Pct 9/29/1863.Sick in hospital 7/23/1864. Returned to duty 9/23/1864. 26.J.P.MIMS -Pvt 4/1/1861 Killed Spotsylvania,Va 5/10/1864 27.CHARLES B.MIMS- 1st Sgt 5/23/1861 - 2nd Lt 8/7/1861 - 1st Lt 1/27/1862 - Capt 7/17/1862. Wounded & captured Ft harrison,Va. 9/29/1864. Released at Ft Delaware,Del. 5/20/1865. 28.WILLIAM H.MIMS - Pvt 10/3/1862 - Wounded at Wilderness,Va 5/6/1864 - was detached from service and awaiting retirement at close of War. 29. DAVID MIMS - Pvt 9/2/1861 - appointed Sgt - sick in Savannah Hospital 10/20 to 1031/1862. Killed at Peachtree Creek,Ga 7/20/1864. 30.GEORGE WARNER MIMS - Pct 12/10/1862 - discharged in Savannah in 1862 31.HENRY R.MIMS - Pvt 5/10/1862. Ordinance Sgt. Received $100.00 bounty on 10/31/1864. ODOM LIBRARY,MOULTRIE,GA Jeanne

I'd like to thank you all..... I really have injoyed all the info..that is on the Mims List.... Glynda Mae: researching: Mims, Osteen,Meeks, Massey, McDaniels, McKinzie, Anderson,Alston, Cash, Clifton, Berry, Hensley,Blevins.

Do this line look familiar to any one??? James Mims abt 1820 and Dicie Weldon George Washington Mims abt 1845 and Charlotte headley John w mims abt 1868 and sarah jane Lambert Sarah Ollie Mims abt 1896 Elizabeth Ann Mims-Neff San Antonio,,TX =================================================================== Mims ( GA), Matthews ( MS), Reynolds (NC), Marshall (NC), Swann ( NC), Koonce (TN), Martin (TN), Watson ( AR-VA), Ervin (TN), Webb (NC), McClanahan (TN), Bruton (TN-AL), Faxon (TN), Browning (TN), Scholes (TN),

--------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Russell John Morris <[email protected]> To: [email protected] ===================================================================== What can any of you tell Russell about this line. Do I have it wrong????If so I need to tell John to change it.. Please let me know. ================ Elizabeth I am trying to make sense of conflicting information I have regarding the Mims family. Iin particular the ancestry of Sarah "Sally" Mims who married William Jemison which I believe is posted on http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/8883/mims/. My grandmother had a different line for Sally. In her line: Sally was daughter of Shadrach and Eliz Kirkham Shadrach was son of William Mims and Naomi Wright William was son of Benjamin Mims and Judith Benjamin was son of Thomas and <female> Martin Just curious, is your line documented? Thanks, Russell Morris [email protected] __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/