In historical records this family's surname has been spelled Wems, Weems, Weemes,Whims, Wiems, Wims, Wimms, Wymes, Wynes. In public records documented below Samuel Wimms name was spelled both Wiems, Wims and Wimms.
Samuel Wimms born about 1776-1779 in Virginia, died November 1827 in Todd County, KY, married Jane Patterson (aka Patsy Patterson) born about 1780) on April 16, 1799 in Augusta County, VA. [5] An old Genealogy.com webpage (no documentation) says Samuel Wims parents were Bartholomew Weems and Margaret Rosamond, however the list of children for Bartholomew Weems son Samuel (and his listed wife) do not match those listed below and they were born concurrently. Based upon other genealogy files (no documentation) it is believed her parents were James Patterson and Deborah Givens.
Their children were:
1. Martha 'Patsy' Wims born February 9, 1800; died ____; married Henry S. Atkins on May 11, 1843 in Todd County, KY.
2. Deborah G. Wims born January 3, 1802 (was middle name Givens? (her mother's maiden name))
3. Jane P. Wimms born December 27, 1804 in Augusta County, Virginia. Died after 1870. Married William Robert Graham on December 4, 1823 in Todd County, KY.
4. James Patterson Wims born December 23, 1806; died between 1830-1836 [2] in Todd County, KY.; married Martha Ann Anderson on September 28, 1826 in Todd County, KY.
4a - George Ann Wims born June 4, 1829 in Todd County, KY.; died February 8, 1905: married J.W. Johnson (Joshua Hudson Johnson ?).
4b - Virginia P. Wims born abt. 1832 in Todd County, KY.; died ___; married George D. Kimbrough on January 13, 1852 in Todd County, KY.
5. Patterson Allen Wims born April 23, 1808 in Albemarle Co., Virginia; died June 13, 1879; married Sally Ann Mimms [8] on February 10, 1835. She was born November 29, 1817 and is buried in the Belmont Cemetery, Allensville, Todd County, KY.
5a - Ann J. Wims born 1836 in Todd County, KY; married William W. Frazier in November 18, 1854 in Todd County, KY. [7]
5b - Thomas P Wims born 1839 in Todd County, KY.
5c - George S. Wims born 1843 in Todd County, KY.
5d - Sallie B. Wims born about 1845 in Todd County, KY. married Charles W. Haddox on November 20, 1866 in Todd County, KY. [8]
5e - C.S. Wims born about 1846 in Todd County, KY.
5f - Cornelia Wims born 1849 in Todd County, KY.
5. Samuel Wims born May 2, 1810
[1] Todd County KY GenWeb - Will Book B (1827-1830)
WIMS, Samuel Will pg 130 to 13*
WIMS, Samuel Division Negroes pg 168
WIMS, Samuel Appraisment pg 164
WIMS, Samuel Sale pg 173 to 174
WIMS, Patterson ofc Estate by guardian pg 252
WIMS, Salmuel ofc by guardian pg 263 351
[2] Todd County KY GenWeb - Will Book C Index (April 1830-January 1836)
WIEMS, Samuel Settlement with S___ pg **
WIMS, Paterson to Receipt to James WIMS pg 71
WIMS Samuel to Receipt J. P. WIMS pg 242 54 142
WIMS, James P Inventory & appt pg 184
WIMS James P Sale Bill pg 186
WIMS, James P Setmt with adm pg 300
[3] Todd County KY Marriage Book A, Page 13 - Jane P. Wimms to William R. Graham - December 4, 1823.
[4] 1820 U.S. Census Todd County, KY
Saml Wimms
[5] Genealogy.com - Weems/Wims/Wimms/Wymes Family Forum Samuel Wimms (Wymes) born abt. 1776 in VA., married Jane Patterson on 16 April 1799 in Augusta County, VA. He died Nov 1827 in Todd County, KY.
[6] In 1810 there was a Samuel Wimms in the U.S. Census for Fredericksville, Albemarle, Virginia.
[7] Genealogy and Biography, Volume I, 2nd edition, 1886.
JUDGE WILLIAM W. FRAZER, a prominent member of the Russellville bar and judge of the Logan County Court, was born October 24, 1833, in Logan County. William Frazer and Mary A. Perkins, his parents, came to this county in their childhood; he from Maryland and she from the State of Virginia. Here they grew up and were married; he learning the trade of brick mason with which he combined farming. He lived but a few years, however, to gladden the little family of which he was the honored head, but died in December 1833, when William W., his second child, was a mere infant. His widow afterward married W. N. Grinter, and died in 1881. The childhood days of Judge Frazer were passed upon the farm, and when about twelve years old he became a "store boy" in a Russellville business house, soon acquired ability as a salesman, and when a young man, engaged in the mercantile business in the village of Allensville, Ky., which was his home for many years. In connection with his mercantile business he began the study of law, as admitted to practice in 1866, and has since devoted his time to its practice when not engaged with the duties of public office. In 1869 he was elected to the lower house of the Kentucky legislature, and at the expiration of his term in 1871, was the choice of his district to represent them in the senate, serving with acceptance for four years. In August, 1882, he was elected to the office of county judge which he now holds, residing in Russellville which has been his home since 1872. Judge Frazer was married in Todd County, Ky., in 1854, to Ann J. Wims, daughter of P. A. Wims, by which union he has eight children. He is an honored member of the Baptist Church; a Royal Arch Mason; member of the K. of H., and C. F.
[8] History of Todd County, Kentucky, ed. J. H. Battle, 1884, F. A. Battey
pp. 342-43. [Allensville Precinct]
CHARLES W. HADDOX was born in Logan County, Ky., on November 5, 1842, and was a
son of Joseph and Mary (Williams) Haddox. The parents were natives of Virginia,
and came to Logan County in an early day, where they lived and died. Subject was
the fifth of eight children, of whom three are now living: Amelia W., wife of
William Drain, of Clarksville; Mary L., wife of J. T. Donalson, and Claude E.
The schools of Keysburg furnished his education. He remained at home until
seventeen, and then went into the war; he first went out in Col. Hutchingson's
Brigade; he remained there one year, and then enlisted under Gen. Morgan. He was
afterward captured and sent to Camp Douglas, and subsequently transferred to
Camp Chase; he was kept in prison about eighteen months, and then, returning,
re-entered the army, remaining out until the close of the war. After the war he
began merchandising in Keysburg, where he remained until 1866; he then came to
Todd County, where he turned his attention to farming; he first had 200 acres,
and afterward increased it 500 acres. This farm is now carried on by his widow,
Mrs. Haddox. In 1869 he purchased Frazier & Winston's grocery in Allensville,
and ran it by himself a short time. He then took in J. T. Donalson as a partner.
After two years he sold out, but re-engaged in business at the end of six months
at the same place. He took in his brother, C. E. Haddox, as a partner, and
remained in business until 1882; he was one of the leading merchants of this
point during the time he was engaged here; he was also a large produce buyer,
and was probably one of the most extensive stock-dealers in southern Kentucky.
He was married on November 20, 1866, in this county, to Miss Sallie B.
Wims, a daughter of P. A. and S. A. (Mimms) Wims. The father
was born near Richmond, Va., and came to this county in an early day, where he
resided until his death in 1879. The mother was born in this county, and died
here in 1880. Mrs. Haddox was born in this county on March 3, 1849, and
to her have been born three children, one of whom, Charles Augusta, is still
living. Mr. Haddox died here
[9] Todd County, KY Marriage Records
GRAHAM, William R. m. WIMMS, Jane P., Dec 04 1823
[10] Augusta County, Virginia Will Book No. XI, page 432 - James Patterson - 'Will':
Page 432.--16th February, 1815. James Patterson's will-- To wife, Deborah (nee Givens); sons, James, William, John, Samuel; to granddaughters, Deborah and Jane; a granddaughter, Deborah Wynes; to grandsons, James Craige, Patterson Craige, James Synes (Wymes);daughter, Jane, deceased, to her children; division to "Deborah Patterson any my nine children, or their lawful heirs, Martha Beard, Wm. Patterson, James Patterson, Sarah Craige, Deborah Wilson, the children of Jane Syms (?) (Wynn?), John Patterson, Samuel Patterson, Nancy McCullough.
Executors, sons James, John, Samuel.
Teste: Jo. Williams, James and Samuel Patterson, John Craig.
Proved, 27th february, 1815. James and John qualify.
James Patterson and Deborah Givens, had nine children, similarly named to those identified here. This makes "Jane SYms (?) (Wynn)" as given by Chalkley, to be a corruption of daughter Jane Patterson's married name of "Jane Wims", or "Jane Weems".
[11] Todd County, KY Will Book A (1827-1830) page 130 - Samuel Wimms
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