Robert M. Sims was born in this county six miles south of here on February 17, 1839, being a son of William Sims, who came from Scotland to this country. He passed his youth as other young men of the day did, receiving an education in the common schools of the county and working on the farm, laying the foundation for the active and successful life that followed. His mother was Mary Ferguson, of Nicholas county, Kentucky.
He lived upon his father's farm until the outbreak of the Civil war, when he was made sergeant of Co. D., 72nd regiment of Wilder's lightning brigade. He rose to the rank of first lieutenant. He was a brave and fearless soldier and served his country loyally until February 22, 1864. He was severely wounded at the battle of Okolona, Miss., which necessitated his being discharged from the service.
Entered Business World
Just forty-two years ago he and his brother-in-law, R. P. Shanklin, entered into a partnership in the grocery business in Thorntown, the partnership continuing for several years. He was later engaged in the stave manufacturing business, having been a member of the firm of R. Neptune & Co., Sims & DeCamp and Mims & Farber. In later years he engaged in the grain business, he having owned an interest in the elevator on Columbia street, in the Fritch flouring mill and in other elevators in the county. He owned the elevator at Cyclone at his death.
He was married to Miss Mary McCofkle, of Thorntown in 1867, on November 20th. Six children were born to the union, three of whom, Nellie, Clarence and Gilpa, are deceased. Those that survive are Caroline, Anna, and Robert. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Anna Baker, and Mrs. John C. Farber, of this city. He was a life long member of the Presbyterian church and served as a deacon and elder for many years, being faithful in all the duties of the church.
-- Margaret Weaver Scrapbook
He lived upon his father's farm until the outbreak of the Civil war, when he was made sergeant of Co. D., 72nd regiment of Wilder's lightning brigade. He rose to the rank of first lieutenant. He was a brave and fearless soldier and served his country loyally until February 22, 1864. He was severely wounded at the battle of Okolona, Miss., which necessitated his being discharged from the service.
Entered Business World
Just forty-two years ago he and his brother-in-law, R. P. Shanklin, entered into a partnership in the grocery business in Thorntown, the partnership continuing for several years. He was later engaged in the stave manufacturing business, having been a member of the firm of R. Neptune & Co., Sims & DeCamp and Mims & Farber. In later years he engaged in the grain business, he having owned an interest in the elevator on Columbia street, in the Fritch flouring mill and in other elevators in the county. He owned the elevator at Cyclone at his death.
He was married to Miss Mary McCofkle, of Thorntown in 1867, on November 20th. Six children were born to the union, three of whom, Nellie, Clarence and Gilpa, are deceased. Those that survive are Caroline, Anna, and Robert. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Anna Baker, and Mrs. John C. Farber, of this city. He was a life long member of the Presbyterian church and served as a deacon and elder for many years, being faithful in all the duties of the church.
-- Margaret Weaver Scrapbook
Robert M. Sims was born in this county six miles south of here on February 17, 1839, being a son of William Sims, who came from Scotland to this country. He passed his youth as other young men of the day did, receiving an education in the common schools of the county and working on the farm, laying the foundation for the active and successful life that followed. His mother was Mary Ferguson, of Nicholas county, Kentucky.
He lived upon his father's farm until the outbreak of the Civil war, when he was made sergeant of Co. D., 72nd regiment of Wilder's lightning brigade. He rose to the rank of first lieutenant. He was a brave and fearless soldier and served his country loyally until February 22, 1864. He was severely wounded at the battle of Okolona, Miss., which necessitated his being discharged from the service.
Entered Business World
Just forty-two years ago he and his brother-in-law, R. P. Shanklin, entered into a partnership in the grocery business in Thorntown, the partnership continuing for several years. He was later engaged in the stave manufacturing business, having been a member of the firm of R. Neptune & Co., Sims & DeCamp and Mims & Farber. In later years he engaged in the grain business, he having owned an interest in the elevator on Columbia street, in the Fritch flouring mill and in other elevators in the county. He owned the elevator at Cyclone at his death.
He was married to Miss Mary McCofkle, of Thorntown in 1867, on November 20th. Six children were born to the union, three of whom, Nellie, Clarence and Gilpa, are deceased. Those that survive are Caroline, Anna, and Robert. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Anna Baker, and Mrs. John C. Farber, of this city. He was a life long member of the Presbyterian church and served as a deacon and elder for many years, being faithful in all the duties of the church.
-- Margaret Weaver Scrapbook
He lived upon his father's farm until the outbreak of the Civil war, when he was made sergeant of Co. D., 72nd regiment of Wilder's lightning brigade. He rose to the rank of first lieutenant. He was a brave and fearless soldier and served his country loyally until February 22, 1864. He was severely wounded at the battle of Okolona, Miss., which necessitated his being discharged from the service.
Entered Business World
Just forty-two years ago he and his brother-in-law, R. P. Shanklin, entered into a partnership in the grocery business in Thorntown, the partnership continuing for several years. He was later engaged in the stave manufacturing business, having been a member of the firm of R. Neptune & Co., Sims & DeCamp and Mims & Farber. In later years he engaged in the grain business, he having owned an interest in the elevator on Columbia street, in the Fritch flouring mill and in other elevators in the county. He owned the elevator at Cyclone at his death.
He was married to Miss Mary McCofkle, of Thorntown in 1867, on November 20th. Six children were born to the union, three of whom, Nellie, Clarence and Gilpa, are deceased. Those that survive are Caroline, Anna, and Robert. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Anna Baker, and Mrs. John C. Farber, of this city. He was a life long member of the Presbyterian church and served as a deacon and elder for many years, being faithful in all the duties of the church.
-- Margaret Weaver Scrapbook
Gravesite Details
Civil War
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
