Thomas Edison once said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Although Edison was not likely referring to genealogical research when he said this, I think it applies – especially as a I begin my search for John Sims, my newly-discovered 5th great grandfather. According to the 1850 census, John’s son, Alexander Sims, my 4th… More →

My genealogical drought ended a few days ago and I couldn’t be happier. Having run out of places to search online for documents that might shed light on the elusive parents of John Boren, I decided to turn my attention to another branch – one that I’ve been dreading to touch. Alexander Sims, my 4th great grandfather, was, according to… More →