Hello Group! Going to start a (hopefully) short list of an so-called errors in the "Mims Leaves" transcription on this end for my line of ancestry. Would anyone else be interesting in sharing any errors found with the group? Has anyone listed Drury, Sr. recently for membership in the DAR/ or SAR? Now, what did I do with the CD-Rom containing that transcription... Descended from: Drury, Sr. and Lydia Livingston and Martha 'Patsy' Henry and 3rd wife, Augusta Julia etc. John Van Zandt

On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:19:57 +1100, Lilly wrote: > Terry, > Concerning the 1961 paper by Sam Mims: I have not seen > it. Where would someone find that??? If anyone knows > the answer, please post it here to the entire list. I've sent to a copy of the transcription I have to you directly, and would be happy to do the same to anyone interested. I received it in Mar 2000 from my wife's cousin, Deborah Manley, who was at that time actively studying her Cobb/Mims ancestry. She said at the time that someone on the Mims list sent it to her some time before, but she could not recall who. She also said she had seen references to it on the list from time to time. A search on "Leaves" in the 1996 archives of the list shows a number of messages about it. I find that Kate Shue provided copies to interested persons in Jul 1996. She is the transcriber, and there are a couple of notes from "Kate" in the copy I have. In another post in Jul 1996 I find a note from Marilyn H. Symonds in which she says: ---- It is a photocopy of a typescript which I found in family files in Clayton Genealogical Library, Houston, Texas, apparently completed circa March 1961. Mims, now deceased, stated in "Leaves": "Ten years of research for the State of Louisiana, followed by four years in Washington, gave me opportunity to pursue the study [of Samuel Mims and Fort Mims]. Countless hours were spent in the Library of Congress, the National Archives, the Bureau of Land Management in the Department of Interior, and other departments and agencies at our Nation's capital, digging into orginial sources for facts about Samuel Mims and the Red Stick War." ---- And in Aug 1996, Kate Shue says: --- It's fascinating material, full of history of the family. At least one of the genealogical "facts" is wrong, but whose research is without mistakes? And it does have a lot of correct information and clues. --- I do not find any other commentary on the accuracy of the data. As Lillian says, any current thought would be appreciated. Terry Reigel

How can I get a copy of this paper? Terry Reigel <terry@reigelridge.com> wrote: On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:19:57 +1100, Lilly wrote: > Terry, > Concerning the 1961 paper by Sam Mims: I have not seen > it. Where would someone find that??? If anyone knows > the answer, please post it here to the entire list. I've sent to a copy of the transcription I have to you directly, and would be happy to do the same to anyone interested. I received it in Mar 2000 from my wife's cousin, Deborah Manley, who was at that time actively studying her Cobb/Mims ancestry. She said at the time that someone on the Mims list sent it to her some time before, but she could not recall who. She also said she had seen references to it on the list from time to time. A search on "Leaves" in the 1996 archives of the list shows a number of messages about it. I find that Kate Shue provided copies to interested persons in Jul 1996. She is the transcriber, and there are a couple of notes from "Kate" in the copy I have. In another post in Jul 1996 I find a note from Marilyn H. Symonds in which she says: ---- It is a photocopy of a typescript which I found in family files in Clayton Genealogical Library, Houston, Texas, apparently completed circa March 1961. Mims, now deceased, stated in "Leaves": "Ten years of research for the State of Louisiana, followed by four years in Washington, gave me opportunity to pursue the study [of Samuel Mims and Fort Mims]. Countless hours were spent in the Library of Congress, the National Archives, the Bureau of Land Management in the Department of Interior, and other departments and agencies at our Nation's capital, digging into orginial sources for facts about Samuel Mims and the Red Stick War." ---- And in Aug 1996, Kate Shue says: --- It's fascinating material, full of history of the family. At least one of the genealogical "facts" is wrong, but whose research is without mistakes? And it does have a lot of correct information and clues. --- I do not find any other commentary on the accuracy of the data. As Lillian says, any current thought would be appreciated. Terry Reigel ==== MIMS Mailing List ==== Ann Mims-Neff List Moderator

Thanks for the response, Lillian. I've just started looking at the other Mims in KY and VA to see if there are any clues to the connection for Linah. The 1789 Goochland Tax Roll you mention is very interesting. It's the first time I've seen a Linah at that point in time. I've not yet done a careful study, but I didn't think any of the known earlier Linahs were still alive. But it seems a bit early for Linah of Greenbrier/Christian. I've got him born between 1770 and 1770 based on his age in the 1820, 30, and 40 censuses. If that is correct, he would be at best 19 in 1789. How old did one have to be to be listed?? Has anyone seen a 1961 paper "Leaves From The Mims Family Tree" by Sam Mims? In it he tries to lay out many of the male descendants of Thomas Mims, supposedly the immigrant. If so, any ideas on the accuracy of his data and conclusions? I've looked at the Greenbrier records available from the FHL to see if there's anything that might offer clues. The good, or is it bad, news is that the FHL folks were very active in Greenbrier -- I've got a stack with maybe 3 dozen films that contain land or court records that include the time he was there. I've seen a few cites to secondary sources that contain some extracts of early Greenbrier records. But I've not seen any cites to primary sources. Has anyone searched those records for mentions of Linah? Terry Reigel > > > Not so long ago, on this mailing list, a kind fellow Mims > researcher, provided me with a 1789 Goochland Tax Roll > list. Listed there was: 1. Gideon Mims 2. Robert Mims 3. > Linah Mims 4. Robert Mims, Jr. 5. Estate of David Mims, > deceased. 5. Elizabeth Mims > > My Shadrach Mims had died 11-17-1777, so obviously he is > not listed in 1789. > > >> From this listing of 1789 Tax Roll listed above, >> another researcher has >> > identified each name as such: > #1. Gideon, s/o David and Agnes > #2. Robert, s/o John and Sarah > #3. Robert, the younger, s/o Sharach and Elizabeth > #4. Estate of David Mims deceased as of 1781. > #5. Elizabeth Mims, widow of Shadrach Mims who died 1777. > > > BUT THIS LEAVES LINAH MIMS AS A BIG QUESTION MARK?? Who > does he belong to? > > > I have NEVER researched Linah Mims, the political man. > He sounds very interesting, and I surely hope there is a > current researcher of him who will share information here > about him.

On Wed, 7 Jan 2004 19:07:47 -0500, Betty Bivins wrote: > Has it occurred to you that there might be more than one > Linah Mims? Does anyone else have any information on this > Linah or other Linahs? thank you for your time in > advance. Yes, I know there are several, which is why I included the places in the subject. There was one later in KY, which I believe was a grandson of the one I'm studying, but I'm not sure by which of two sons. There was one a couple of generations earlier in Goochland, I believe, who I suppose is an ancestor. There may well be more. Terry Reigel ----- Original Message ----- > "Terry Reigel" <terry@reigelridge.com> > Subject: [MIMS,MIMMS,MIMBS] Linah of Greenbrier and > Christian Counties > > >> I've been doing a lot of work on Linah Mims, who >> appeared in Greenbrier Co. VA (now WV) by 1800 and >> moved to Christian Co. KY about 1818. It would appear >> he descended from the Mims of Goochland, but how? >> >> What I know of him is: >> - Probably born 1770-1775, based on census data >> - Appears on Greenbrier Co. tax list in 1880 >> - Married Rebecca Davis of Greenbrier by Feb 1803 >> - Elected to VA House of Delegates 1806-1811 >> - Member of VA Council of State 1811-1818, a full time >> job in Richmond - Moved to Christian Co. KY about 1818, >> and apparently was a successful famer >> - Appointed agent to Northwest Indians 1832, apparently >> leaving his three youngest daughters with his oldest >> son, John Harrison Mims, in Caldwell Co. - Returned to >> Caldwell by 1838 - Died, probably in Caldwell, 1847-1850 >> >> But I've found no clue as to his parentage. What drove >> him to move to the mountains of Greenbrier, with no >> apparent relatives in the area? Then, he became >> President of the Council of State, and thus Lt. Gov. in >> 1814, and a leading figure in VA politics through the >> "War of 1812." So why did he suddenly lose interest, >> missing most meetings after Jul 1817, and finally >> resign his post in Oct 1818, moving to Christian Co.? >> >> I've seen some suggestions he had brothers already in >> KY. Does anyone have any evidence they were actually >> brothers? Or any suggestions about where to start >> looking for the family he left to move to Greenbrier?

Has it occurred to you that there might be more than one Linah Mims? Does anyone else have any information on this Linah or other Linahs? thank you for your time in advance. betty in ga ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry Reigel" <terry@reigelridge.com> To: <MIMS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 5:01 PM Subject: [MIMS,MIMMS,MIMBS] Linah of Greenbrier and Christian Counties > I've been doing a lot of work on Linah Mims, who appeared in > Greenbrier Co. VA (now WV) by 1800 and moved to Christian Co. KY about > 1818. It would appear he descended from the Mims of Goochland, but > how? > > What I know of him is: > - Probably born 1770-1775, based on census data > - Appears on Greenbrier Co. tax list in 1880 > - Married Rebecca Davis of Greenbrier by Feb 1803 > - Elected to VA House of Delegates 1806-1811 > - Member of VA Council of State 1811-1818, a full time job in Richmond > - Moved to Christian Co. KY about 1818, and apparently was a > successful famer > - Appointed agent to Northwest Indians 1832, apparently leaving his > three youngest daughters with his oldest son, John Harrison Mims, in > Caldwell Co. > - Returned to Caldwell by 1838 > - Died, probably in Caldwell, 1847-1850 > > But I've found no clue as to his parentage. What drove him to move to > the mountains of Greenbrier, with no apparent relatives in the area? > Then, he became President of the Council of State, and thus Lt. Gov. > in 1814, and a leading figure in VA politics through the "War of > 1812." So why did he suddenly lose interest, missing most meetings > after Jul 1817, and finally resign his post in Oct 1818, moving to > Christian Co.? > > I've seen some suggestions he had brothers already in KY. Does anyone > have any evidence they were actually brothers? Or any suggestions > about where to start looking for the family he left to move to > Greenbrier? > > Terry Reigel > > > > ==== MIMS Mailing List ==== > Ann Mims-Neff > List Moderator

I've been doing a lot of work on Linah Mims, who appeared in Greenbrier Co. VA (now WV) by 1800 and moved to Christian Co. KY about 1818. It would appear he descended from the Mims of Goochland, but how? What I know of him is: - Probably born 1770-1775, based on census data - Appears on Greenbrier Co. tax list in 1880 - Married Rebecca Davis of Greenbrier by Feb 1803 - Elected to VA House of Delegates 1806-1811 - Member of VA Council of State 1811-1818, a full time job in Richmond - Moved to Christian Co. KY about 1818, and apparently was a successful famer - Appointed agent to Northwest Indians 1832, apparently leaving his three youngest daughters with his oldest son, John Harrison Mims, in Caldwell Co. - Returned to Caldwell by 1838 - Died, probably in Caldwell, 1847-1850 But I've found no clue as to his parentage. What drove him to move to the mountains of Greenbrier, with no apparent relatives in the area? Then, he became President of the Council of State, and thus Lt. Gov. in 1814, and a leading figure in VA politics through the "War of 1812." So why did he suddenly lose interest, missing most meetings after Jul 1817, and finally resign his post in Oct 1818, moving to Christian Co.? I've seen some suggestions he had brothers already in KY. Does anyone have any evidence they were actually brothers? Or any suggestions about where to start looking for the family he left to move to Greenbrier? Terry Reigel

Dear Ann: I feel that I owe you an apology. I am sorry that my e-mail came at an inapproiate time for you. I did not use my head. I have at last gotten on the Rootsweb-Mims List. I thank you for your information. Happy New Year Martha Hall > > Wrom: ULHPQQWOYIYZUNNYCGPKYLEJGDGVCJVTLBXFGGME > Date: 2003/11/20 Thu PM 08:52:02 GMT > To: MIMS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [MIMS,MIMMS,MIMBS] Re: David Mims and Agnes Weldy > > Hello, > > There is no evidence that David Mims (wife Agnes Weldy) lived in SC. David > left many records in Goochland Co VA from 1726 through 1755. This covered > all the years their children were born. They were still there 1777 through > 1781. I haven't been able to check Goochland Co records for 1755 through > 1777. > > My narrative about this family can be seen at Rootsweb.com or Ancestry.com: > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ann_blomquist&id= > I15053 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > Wrom: PYOQKEDOTWFAOBUZXUWLSZLKBRN > To: <MIMS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 12:38 AM > Subject: [MIMS,MIMMS,MIMBS] SC Mimms > > > > Billie, > > When you mention SC as a birth place, I see my notes for Shadrach Mimms > b. about 1729 Edgefield, SC. > > > > If this is true as a birthplace, then it would appear that David Mims and > Agnes Weldy, the parents of Shadrach, were in South Carolina around 1729. > > > > I would think you should go back to David and Agnes's family list (at > www.familysearch.org or other sources) and look up their sons, and see if > some of them stayed in SC. > > > > Shadrach died in 11-17-1777 in Goochland Co, VA so he eventually left SC. > > > > I hope we could find some connections and identify them. > > Best regards, > > Lillian Kathleen Martin > > > > > ==== MIMS Mailing List ==== > Ann Mims-Neff > List Moderator > >

Hello, Thank you for your nice reply!! Best wishes on your Mims research. Ann B. ----- Original Message ----- From: <gh13670@bellsouth.net> To: <MIMS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 3:18 PM Subject: Re: [MIMS,MIMMS,MIMBS] Re: David Mims and Agnes Weldy > Dear Ann: I feel that I owe you an apology. I am sorry that my e-mail came at an inapproiate time for you. I did not use my head. I have at last gotten on the Rootsweb-Mims List. I thank you for your information. Happy New Year Martha Hall > >

Michael: Regarding the origins of the Mims (Mimms)name, the name experts have found the name to be somewhat of a puzzle. It is a very old name and it is listed in the Domesday Book which was the tax survey done for William the Conqueror. The Mims area was know as Mimmine in that day and age. The name has been spelled various ways over the years (Mims, Mimms, Mymms etc.) and "Mims" happens to be the common spelling in the 1600's when the first Mims possibly arrived in Virginia. I have read where some name experts think it may be an old Anglo-Saxon tribal name. From what I have read Mims was a place name. Our ancestors took the name when surnames became common, but Mims existed as a place before that time. You start to see references to the surname in old English records in the 1200's, and 1300's (Ralph de Mymms etc.). There are still quite a few "Mimms" folks living in England today. North Mymmes and South Mimms are little parishes located to the Northwest of London and the community actually has a very nice website: http://www.brookmans.com/ Hope this helps! -Steve Mims in Idaho

I am looking for any information on the surname Mimms and its origins in North Mimms, Hertfordshire. I've been unable to find out anything about the Mimms family. Was North Mimms named for someone with the name, Mimms? Who are the Mimms in North Mimms? I would kindly appreciate any information. Thank you, Michael Ashmore

> I recieved your e-mail about the Prichard family. My mother was Ruth Prichard. She lived in Waverly Tn. I know her father's name was Gus Prichard. That is about all I know. I have been working on my Mims line but should start on the Prichard line I am sure. I'd like to know more about them. Thanks for any info that you have. Martha Mims Hall> Wrom: GYOKSTTZRCLBDXRQBG > Date: 2003/12/29 Mon PM 05:14:26 GMT > To: MIMS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [MIMS,MIMMS,MIMBS] Re: MIMS-D Digest V03 #71 > > Hello , My Grandmother was Ella Mae Osteen b.Mar.23,1877 in Texas. She > died Oct.27,1949 in Shafter,Ca.Kern Co. Her mother was Minerva Ann Mims b.Oct. > 8,1836 in Monroe,Al. She married July 24,1861 in Lavaca,Texas to William > Prichard Osteen b.1840 in Tenn. Minerva's mother was Zilphia Hensley b.1800 No.Co. > married William M.Mims b.1796-1846. William was born in Chatam,No.Co. I am > looking for information on the Prichard name. Does this surname go back to > Rachael Prichard who married Thomas Osteen b.1750 ? This Osteen family also married > into the Carter family from Miss. Thanks for any information. Happy New > Year!,Glynda > > > ==== MIMS Mailing List ==== > Ann Mims-Neff > List Moderator > >

Dear Ann: I have a friend that does not have a computer. She is wanting info on > David Mims. Please send me what you have > Wrom: AAFXISHJEXXIMQZ > Date: 2003/12/23 Tue PM 04:10:23 GMT > To: MIMS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [MIMS,MIMMS,MIMBS] Holidays > > Let let me take this time to wish every one a Happy Holiday and may the > new year bring us all that one clue we have been waiting for! > > Ann Mims-Neff > San Antonio,TX > > > ==== MIMS Mailing List ==== > Ann Mims-Neff > List Moderator > >

Hello , My Grandmother was Ella Mae Osteen b.Mar.23,1877 in Texas. She died Oct.27,1949 in Shafter,Ca.Kern Co. Her mother was Minerva Ann Mims b.Oct. 8,1836 in Monroe,Al. She married July 24,1861 in Lavaca,Texas to William Prichard Osteen b.1840 in Tenn. Minerva's mother was Zilphia Hensley b.1800 No.Co. married William M.Mims b.1796-1846. William was born in Chatam,No.Co. I am looking for information on the Prichard name. Does this surname go back to Rachael Prichard who married Thomas Osteen b.1750 ? This Osteen family also married into the Carter family from Miss. Thanks for any information. Happy New Year!,Glynda

Dear Ann: I have a friend who is desperateto get Info about David Mims. I tried to get your article on the Roots Web but I don't know how. My friend does not have a computer. Could you please send it to me. She is kin to Agnes Welby.Thanks Martha Mims Hall> > Wrom: OWCONEUQZAAFXISHJEXXIMQZUIVOTQNQEMSFDULH > Date: 2003/11/20 Thu PM 08:52:02 GMT > To: MIMS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [MIMS,MIMMS,MIMBS] Re: David Mims and Agnes Weldy > > Hello, > > There is no evidence that David Mims (wife Agnes Weldy) lived in SC. David > left many records in Goochland Co VA from 1726 through 1755. This covered > all the years their children were born. They were still there 1777 through > 1781. I haven't been able to check Goochland Co records for 1755 through > 1777. > > My narrative about this family can be seen at Rootsweb.com or Ancestry.com: > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ann_blomquist&id= > I15053 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > Wrom: PQQWOYIYZUNNYCGPKYLEJGDGVCJ > To: <MIMS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 12:38 AM > Subject: [MIMS,MIMMS,MIMBS] SC Mimms > > > > Billie, > > When you mention SC as a birth place, I see my notes for Shadrach Mimms > b. about 1729 Edgefield, SC. > > > > If this is true as a birthplace, then it would appear that David Mims and > Agnes Weldy, the parents of Shadrach, were in South Carolina around 1729. > > > > I would think you should go back to David and Agnes's family list (at > www.familysearch.org or other sources) and look up their sons, and see if > some of them stayed in SC. > > > > Shadrach died in 11-17-1777 in Goochland Co, VA so he eventually left SC. > > > > I hope we could find some connections and identify them. > > Best regards, > > Lillian Kathleen Martin > > > > > ==== MIMS Mailing List ==== > Ann Mims-Neff > List Moderator > >

Looking for descendants of Valentine Mims, s/o Thomas & Grace (Britton) Mims, which may lead to the ..... ancestry of James Mims who m. Mary O'Steen in 1828 in Hamilton Co., FL. Oodles of blessings to all this holiday season, and a fantastic gen-breakthrough in 2004! Mavis in Lake City, FL

I enjoy the Mims List. I would like to know as much as I can about Martin Mims in Pikeville Ky. I am also decended from Victoria Leslie Mims. Thanks to anyone with info. Martha Mims Hall > > Wrom: KBRNVWWCUFPEGAU > Date: 2003/12/23 Tue PM 04:10:23 GMT > To: MIMS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [MIMS,MIMMS,MIMBS] Holidays > > Let let me take this time to wish every one a Happy Holiday and may the > new year bring us all that one clue we have been waiting for! > > Ann Mims-Neff > San Antonio,TX > > > ==== MIMS Mailing List ==== > Ann Mims-Neff > List Moderator > >

Hi all from Oregon- Happy Holy Days and Warmest Regards to the far flung Mims family! 2003 has been a very challenging year having experienced my 50th birthday, extended unemployment, the deaths of my father, two friends and two beloved pets. Now we're losing our home. It's not been totally bad either as we got a wonderful Granddaughter, a new puppy and the support of marvelous family and friends this year also. Won't be concentrating on geneological research in the forseeable future as job and home will be focus. Nevertheless, if anyone learns more about Colonel Matthew Mims of Georgia, b. 10/08/1813, and his parentage, I'd really appreciate knowing about it. I'll be monitoring the list and contributing as I have the chance (and something to contribute!) Staley Wood Mims, III

Hi everyone, I am researching Mims ancestors that lived in Holmes County, MS: Dawson Mims b. 1875 d. 1959 m. Laura Moore b. 1895 d. 1978 Oscar Mims Melton Mims Thanks!

Beatutiful, Thank you so much. I do wish you and your family a Very Merry Christ and good heath during the coming year. Janet Sims ----- Original Message ----- From: "Billie Brem" <bbrem@hot.rr.com> To: <MIMS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 9:28 AM Subject: [MIMS,MIMMS,MIMBS] roll call > researching: > anc. of William Riley Mims b. 1835 Ga. shown 1850 census with Father Wm. > Mimms. > he married Martha Jenkins Pharr 1860 Wilcox Co Ala. > she was born 1860 in Alabama. > Joseph Ann Mims marr Andrew Jackson Watson in Wilcox Co Ala they died Bell > Co. TX > Child Burnie Mims Watson my grandfather > > > > ==== MIMS Mailing List ==== > Ann Mims-Neff > List Moderator >