The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
It is considered a research aid and is intended to assist in locating sources that can be used as proof.
State of Service: NC
Qualifying Service: Lieutenant
Birth: abt 1765 / / VA Death: aft 06 Aug 1830 / Jefferson / AL
Qualifying Service Description:
Sims was born in Virginia and served in the Revolutionary War as a militiaman mustered into service logically, under Maj Wm. Edmiston, 2nd in command under Colonel Wm. Campbell who was ordered by Virginia's Gov., Jefferson to pursue Cherokee Indians within the Overmountain region near Wolf Creek Meadow
Additional References:
"The Overmountain Men," published by Pat Alderman, Overmountain Press, Johnson City, TN, Copyright 1986, pg 127
SAR Patriot Index Edition III (CD: PP2210, Progeny Publ, 2002) plus data to 2004
"Before They Were Heroes at King;s Mountain, Randell Jones, Copyright 2011, pg 381-383
Spouse: Mary/Polly Sherrill Taylor Children: Elizabeth; Litlepage Jr;
per Find-a-Grave: "Burial Details Unknown, Specifically: Burial unknown, Possibly in Montgomary Co. Alabama, this memorial is based on th 1830 Census"
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