George Sims--Brother to Edward
The following is an item of historical interest.It pertains to the service of George Sims in the French and Indian War.This George Sims was the brother to our ancestor, Edward.He is not to be confused with the two Geroge Sims (father and grandfather of Edward) who have been mentioned before...
Colonial Record of George Sims
At a Court held for Louisa County on Monday ye 14 of Feby 1780.
It appeard to the Court by the Oath of William Foster that GEORGE SIMS enlisted and served as a Soldier in Captain Samuel Overtons Company of Rangers in the Uear 1755 and Continued therein untill Legally Discharged and the said George Sims on oath Declared that he never before had proved such service or Obtained any Land in Consideration thereofunder the King of Great Britains Proclamation of 1763 which is Ordered to be Certified.
(Reverse side of the above)
Geo. Sims Certificate
This may certify that i have granted bargained and sold all of my claim Right & Title to the within certificate to Mr. John Crag of Spotsylvania County the 16th of Febry 1780
Geo. Sims (signature)
There are two sources given for the above information.Both can be found in Morris on Page 16.One is "Land Bounty Certificates for Service in the French and Indian War in Virginia"Column 1, Pages 119-20.The other is the "Virginia Colonial Militia, 1651-1776," written by Crozier, Page 19.
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