Memoirs of Georgia, Vol. II, Atlanta, Ga., page 928
Published by The Southern Historical Association in 1895
TROUP COUNTY
Jones C. Sims, farmer, Hogansville, Troup Co., Ga., son of
William G. and Permelia (Cheatham) Sims, was born in Troup
county Jan. 22, 1851. He is a brother of James L. Sims, in a
sketch of whom in this volume will be found a sketch of his
parents and grandparents. Mr. Sims was reared on the farm,
work on which and the troublous times consequent upon the war
being waged while he was growing up, interfered with his
schooling, so that his education was exceedingly limited. He
began farm-life, however, with one mule and has made farming a
life-pursuit. He now owns 230 acres of fine land, well-
improved, under the best of cultivation, with ample and
substantial buildings. He ranks very high as a farmer, and as
an upright and much esteemed citizen. He is a leading and
influential member of the alliance. Mr. Sims was married in
1879 to Miss Cordelia Thornton, born in Harris county, Ga.,
daughter of Turner and Lucy (Castleberry) Thornton, whose
families were among the pioneer settlers of Georgia. Three
children have blessed this union: Turner, Charles W. and Minnie
V. Himself and wife are exemplary members of the Missionary
Baptist Church.
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