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Life in the Past Lane
A Journey in SIMS (SYMES) Genealogy
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Do not remove the ancient landmark that your ancestors set up.
- Proverbs 22:28
Nathaniel Sims (1794-1868) - Location History
Nathaniel Sims was born and raised in Wake County, North Carolina. Wake County was created 1771 from Cumberland County, Orange County, and Johnston County. This county was named for Margaret Wake, the wife of British colonial governor William Tryon.
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Sources
1. Genealogy Inc. contributors. "Wake County, North Carolina." Genealogy Inc.
10 July 2014. <http://www.genealogyinc.com/northcarolina/wake-county/#sthash.8EW8fEbh.dpuf> (10 July 2014).
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