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     Betsy Mims was born circa 1777.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Mims and Mary Unknown.¹

     Boneta Mims was born circa 1834 at Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Calvin Mims and Elizabeth Delk.¹ Boneta Mims married Benjamin F McNeil on 31 May 1859 at Desoto Parish, Louisiana.^3,2 Boneta Mims died after 31 May 1859 at Desoto Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Britton Mims was born on 22 June 1769 at North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Drury Mims and Lydia Jones.¹ Britton Mims married Mary Ann Edwards on 5 February 1799 at Edgefield County, North Carolina.¹ Britton Mims died on 8 September 1833 at Augusta County, Georgia, at age 64.¹ He was buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Augusta, Georgia.²

     Britton Mims Jr. was born in 1806.¹ He was the son of Britton Mims and Mary Ann Edwards.¹

     Bunyan Tally Mims was born circa 1842 at Stewart County, Georgia.^1,3 He was the son of Calvin Mims and Elizabeth Delk.¹

     Caledonia Elizabeth Mims was born circa 1836 at Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Calvin Mims and Elizabeth Delk.³ Caledonia Elizabeth Mims married Malacha W Carroll on 9 January 1860 at Desoto Parish, Louisiana.^1,4 Caledonia Elizabeth Mims died after 9 January 1860 at Desoto Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Calvin Mims was born February 12, 1794 in the State of GA.^1,3 He was the son of William Britton Mims and Naomi Mary Wright.² Calvin Mims married Elizabeth Delk before 1823 at Stewart County, Georgia, Other sources say the place of the wedding was Wilkinson County, GA. I believe that information is probably correct.⁴ Calvin Mims died on 1 October 1879 at DeSoto Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was buried in October 1879 at Georgia See memo on death.⁴
     Calvin Mims is head of household in the Us 1850 of Lumpkin, Stewart, Georgia. Enumerated with Calvin Mims was Elizabeth Delk, Samantha Mims, Boneta Mims, Caledonia Elizabeth Mims, Henry Mims, Narcissa Helinoy Mims, Bunyan Tally Mims and Josiah Jackson Mims.⁵

     Carolina America Mims was born in 1804.¹ She was the daughter of Britton Mims and Mary Ann Edwards.¹

     Catie Mims was born on 11 April 1761.¹ She was the daughter of John Mims and Sarah Horn.¹

     Cecil Mims was the son of Henry Mims and Eunice Varnado.²

     Rev. Cecil Cade Mims was born on 4 September 1919 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.^2,3,4 He was the son of Leroy Marcel Mims and Molly Julia Winn.^2,3 Rev. Cecil Cade Mims married Velma Willie Ingram on 18 November 1950 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, They had no children.^5,2,3 Rev. Cecil Cade Mims died on 15 April 2001 at Rayville, Richland Parish, Louisiana, at age 81 Funeral was conducted by the Brown-Holley Home in Rayville, Louisiana and a graveside service was conducted at the Beulah Cemetery near Marthaville, Louisiana on 16 Apr 2001.⁶

     Charles William Mims was born on 15 April 1887 at Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.^1,2 He was the son of Josiah Jackson Mims and Lacero Fernandoz Martin.^1,2 Charles William Mims married Annie Mae Bates on 14 May 1920 at Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.^1,2 Charles William Mims died on 25 May 1926 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at age 39.^3,1,2 He was buried after 25 May 1926 at Provencal Cemetery, Provencal, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.^3,4

     Clara Mae Mims was born on 5 September 1899 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.^1,2 She was the daughter of Leroy Marcel Mims and Molly Julia Winn.^1,2 Clara Mae Mims married Joe Walker circa 1920.² Clara Mae Mims died on 20 December 1967 at age 68.²

     Claude Mims was born circa 1896 at Alabama.¹ He was the son of Seaborn Delk Mims and Emer Lou Doxie.¹

     Cora Lucretia Mims was born on 1 September 1867 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.^2,6,3 She was the daughter of Josiah Jackson Mims and Lacero Fernandoz Martin.^4,2,3,5 Cora Lucretia Mims married Andrew Jackson Whitley on 20 December 1888 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.^2,3,6,7 Cora Lucretia Mims died on 15 March 1924 at Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at age 56.^8,3,6 She was buried after 15 March 1924 at Central Baptist Church Cemetery, near Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, Central Baptist Church and Cemetery is located about five miles west of Robeline, La. just to the south of La. Highway 6. It is also just to the east of the Sabine Parish line.^6,2,3

     Daniel W. Mims was born circa 1823 at Stewart County, Georgia.³ He was the son of Calvin Mims and Elizabeth Delk.³ Daniel W. Mims married Moransa Ann Lee on 30 January 1848 at Stewart County, Georgia, The officiant at the wedding was Isaac L. Streetman, J. P.^4,5,6

     Danny Ray Mims was born in 1951 at Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ He died in 1951 at Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹

     David Mims was born in 1716 at New Kent, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Linah Mims and Mary Anne Martin.¹ David Mims married Judith Unknown circa 1735.¹

     David Mims was born on 1 January 1701 at St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia, St. Peter's Parish Vestry Book 1706-1786, page 373 shows 17--.² He was the son of Thomas Mims and Mellyanne Martin.¹ David Mims married Agnes Weldy circa 1720.² David Mims died between 28 April 1778 and October 1781 at Goochland, Virginia.¹ He was probate in October 1781 at Virginia were also named in the probate.²
     David Mims left a will on 28 April 1778 at Virginia In his will David made the following provision: "To Mary, Eliza, Sarah, Martha, and Susannah, all daughters of my son Shadrack, 40 pounds at the time Susannah, the youngest, comes of age 18 years."^2,3 Records in the Goochland County Courthouse show the following real estate transactions:
1. He obtained patent to 358 acres in Henrico County, October 31st., 1726.
2.January 15, 1736, he sold 358 acres to Robert Mims. (This tract was located on Lickinghole Creek._
3. March 10, 1733, he bought 358 acres on the branches of Lickinghole Creek from Lionel Mims.
4. August 2, 1744, he bought from john Batting 1, 000 acres.
5. June 17, 1746, Wiliam Weldy donated to his daughter, Agnes, and to her husband, David Mims, 195 acres "whereon David and Agnes now dwell."
6. In 1755 David sold to Thomas Mims 100 acres on Lickinghole Creek. "Proven by witnesses on Aug 15, 1758 and acknowledged in court January 16, 1759.
7. On April 10, 1777 David donated to his son, David, Jr., 315 acres on Lickinghole Creek.³

     David Mims was born on 2 January 1733/34 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of Thomas Mims IV and Grace Britton.¹ David Mims died in 1819 at Virginia.¹
     David found his way into the history books through his involvement as an active member of the Regulators. His plantation was used as a meeting place of the Regulators, an organization opposed to existing political conditions, as shown by their manifesto, signed by 500 persons. The purposes of the Regulators were:
1) To pay no more taxes until we are satisfied they were levied according to law; 2) to pay no fees greater than provided by law; 3) to attend meeting of the Regulators as often as possible; 4) to contribute, each man according to his ability, toward the expenses of the organization; and 5) to abide by the will of the majority in all matters of interest to the people. The leaders of the movement were Herman Husband, Ninean Hambleton, William Butler, and David Mims. David was also the father of twelve children.²

     David Mims was born on 29 May 1767 at Lincoln County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Drury Mims and Lydia Jones.¹ David Mims married Sara (Sarah) Scott circa 1790.¹ David Mims died in 1827.¹

     David Mims was born circa 1750 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of David Mims and Agnes Weldy.¹ David Mims married Martha Duiguid on 5 October 1773 at Virginia.¹

     David Mims was born circa 1732.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Mims and Judith Woodson.¹ David Mims died on 30 August 1813 at Fort Mims, North Carolina, He was killed in the massacre at Fort Mims. O David Mims and the massacre, Albert James Pickett in his History of Alabama wrote: "The venerable David Mims, attempting to pass to the half finished bastion, received a large ball in the neck. A cruel warrior cut around his head and then waved his hoary scalp exultantly.¹
     David fought Indians under the command of Francis Marion, a neighbor who also lived in Anson County, North Carolina. He lived for several years with the Cherokee Indians before he moved to British West Florida. During the American Revolution he fought with a band of Chickasaw Indians in defense of Pensacola against the Spanish, for which some members of his family labeled him a Tory. He worked for the trading firm of Panton, Leslie and McGillivray. Legend has it that he married a Cherokee woman and had a number of children, although this has not been proven.¹

     David Mims was born on 15 November 1760.¹ He was the son of Thomas Mims and Mary Wright.¹

     David Mims was born circa 1792.¹ He was the son of Samuel Mims and Hannah Bready.¹
     David was too young to fight in the Red Stick War or in the War of 1812, but several years later he served under Andrew Jackson in the war against the Seminoles as a scout.¹

     Diuguid Mims was born circa 1779.¹ He was the son of David Mims and Martha Duiguid.¹

     Drury Mims was born on 10 January 1783 at Edgefield County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Drury Mims and Lydia Jones.¹ Drury Mims married Charlsey (Caricey) Edwards circa 1805.¹ Drury Mims died on 12 June 1858 at Eufala, Alabama, at age 75.¹

     Drury Mims was born circa 1730 at Virginia.^2,1 He was the son of David Mims and Agnes Weldy.¹ Drury Mims and Anne Ridgeway obtained a marriage license on 2 April 1750 at Cumberland County, Virginia, Security was given by Samuel Ridgeway according to the Cumberland County Marriage bonds. Apparently Anne did not live long after the marriage and David married again.^2,1 Drury Mims married Lydia Jones circa 1759 at Goochland County, Virginia.¹ Drury Mims died between 13 May 1817 and 11 November 1818 at Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹ He was probate on 11 November 1818 at Edgefield County, South Carolina, were also named in the probate.¹
     Johnston County, North Carolina Wills and Deeds, Page 170, September 28, 1772 -- Drury Mims and Lidda (Lydia) his wife of Johnston County, NC, sell to John Avent of Chatham County, 95 acres for 60 pounds, in the county of Orange on the no. side of Cape Fear River, joining Cheeks line. Drury Mims signs and Lydia Mims signs with an 'x". The witnesses were Joseph Avent and Robert Mims.¹ He left a will on 13 May 1817 at Edgefield County, South Carolina, The will is three pages long and starts on Page 9, Will Book "C". It lists his wife Lydia, sons: Matthew, John, David, Britton, Drury, and Tingwell (Tignal), dauthters: Ridley Gray, Winny (Winnie) Ware, and Lydia Mims; the children of his deceased son, Livingston. The executor was Matthew Mims. The will was witnessed by John S. Jeter, Levie Rardin, and Richard H. Tutt.¹

     Drury Mims was born on 18 March 1767.¹ He was the son of Thomas Mims and Mary Wright.¹

     Drury Mims was born circa 1762.¹ He was the son of Shadrack Mims and Elizabeth Woodson.¹