The Nims Family Association has published a 941 page, well sourced book of the first seven generations from the progenitor Godfrey Nims. The book is no longer published and has no information on this line.
Henry S., son of Henry Miles Nims and Grace (Darling) Nims. Henry S. was born Feb 1898, at Troy, NY. Henry S had siblings to wit: Margaret D born 3 Jan 1896, Helen A b Oct 1899, Caroline Grace 1904, Barbarie M 1911.
Henry S. Nims' father, Henry Miles Nims, born 5 Dec 1868 Troy, Albany, NY, was the son of Henry B Nims and Susan Augusta Miles. The grandfather, Henry B. Nims had a sibling Charlotte, b 1854. Henry B. was born in Troy and ran a printing company Nims & Knight for years until his death in 1896.
Henry S. Nims' mother, Grace Darling, born June 1870, was the daughter of Henry H & Caroline C. (Martin) Darling of Troy, Rensselaer, NY. Grace Darling had siblings: Herbert H, Eugene H, Elmer, Corinne, & Alice.
1900 9 June Census 146 2nd Ave., Lansingburg, Rensselaer, New York: NIMS, H[enry] Miles b Dec 1868 31 b NY/MA/MA Book Making Rents/House; Grace, wife b Jun 1870 29 3ch b/3ch liv, b NY/MA/NY; Margaret dau b Jan 1896 4 NY; Henry son Feb 1898 NY; Helen dau b Oct 1899 7mos NY
1915 NY STATE Census Troy, Ward 5, Rensselaer, NY: NIMS, H Miles 46, Grace D 44, Margaret D 19, Henry S 17, Helen A 15, Caroline G 11, Barbara 4, DARLING, Caroline C 72
NOTE: Margaret may have married a Rahtburn.
1918 105th Infantry Regiment World War One - excerpts: The 105th shipped out from New York to Europe in May of 1918 and joined the 27th division at the allied third line of defense. July 25, 1918 they were rotated to the front line. In September the allies were on the offensive. The Somme offensive was organized and launched from September 24, 1918 to October 21, 1918. This soldier lost his life on September 25, 1918. Read more...
New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center
A picture of Henry S. Nims is on page 45 of the downloadable PDF book "A short history and illustrated roster of the 105th Infantry, United States Army, Col. James M. Andrews commanding, 1917"
1918 5 Nov Obituary Pub: NIMS, Henry S; FRANCE; Tonawanda News (NY)
1919 Troy, New York, City Directory
Helen A clerk 249 River bds 5 Locust av
Henry S, US A killed in action Sept 25 1918
H Miles salesman 277 River h 5 Locust av
Margaret D clerk bds 5 Locust av
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
1920 Henry's sister, Margaret D Nims, born 3 Jan 1896 Troy, obtained a passport to travel to France, Belgium, England from NY June 19 1920
1930 U.S. World War I Mothers' Pilgrimage: Mrs. Grace D Nims, 10 Hawthorne Ave., Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY; mother of Henry S. Nims Pvt 1cl, Co. A, 105th Inf. buried at Somme. Desires Pilgrimage Later: Yes.
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Troy Times. October 31, 1918: 7 col 1.
"Sad hearts, be strong, be brave.
In times that are so grave;
The boy you lost was true
To country and to you.
"Each hero leaves behind
Remembrance, that is kind;
To serve is virtue great
For freedom and the state.
"Not vain are souls that give
Their best while yet they live;
Nor vain their lot to die
For purpose that is high.
"By such brave souls are we
The stronger men and free;
By such the nation seems
The grander in our dreams.
"Then let us serve with love,
For those did worthy prove
When came the stern command
For flag and native land.
"We therefore think of him
Who fell in battle grim
As hero free and brave,
Who noble service gave.
"For you, dead Land, each son
Who had his armor on,
His deeds shall some new morn
Your pages white adorn.
"Sad hearts, be strong, be brave,
The best you had you gave,
And loyal was the deed
To flag in Country's need."
Drury, Rev. T.L. "Sad Hearts, Be Strong, Be Brave! Suggested by the death in battle of Henry S. Nims [d. September 25, 1918] of Troy.
Troy Times. October 31, 1918: 7 col 1. http://doesnotevenrhyme.blogspot.com/2013/09/sad-hearts-be-strong-be-brave-by-rev-tl.html
Henry S., son of Henry Miles Nims and Grace (Darling) Nims. Henry S. was born Feb 1898, at Troy, NY. Henry S had siblings to wit: Margaret D born 3 Jan 1896, Helen A b Oct 1899, Caroline Grace 1904, Barbarie M 1911.
Henry S. Nims' father, Henry Miles Nims, born 5 Dec 1868 Troy, Albany, NY, was the son of Henry B Nims and Susan Augusta Miles. The grandfather, Henry B. Nims had a sibling Charlotte, b 1854. Henry B. was born in Troy and ran a printing company Nims & Knight for years until his death in 1896.
Henry S. Nims' mother, Grace Darling, born June 1870, was the daughter of Henry H & Caroline C. (Martin) Darling of Troy, Rensselaer, NY. Grace Darling had siblings: Herbert H, Eugene H, Elmer, Corinne, & Alice.
1900 9 June Census 146 2nd Ave., Lansingburg, Rensselaer, New York: NIMS, H[enry] Miles b Dec 1868 31 b NY/MA/MA Book Making Rents/House; Grace, wife b Jun 1870 29 3ch b/3ch liv, b NY/MA/NY; Margaret dau b Jan 1896 4 NY; Henry son Feb 1898 NY; Helen dau b Oct 1899 7mos NY
1915 NY STATE Census Troy, Ward 5, Rensselaer, NY: NIMS, H Miles 46, Grace D 44, Margaret D 19, Henry S 17, Helen A 15, Caroline G 11, Barbara 4, DARLING, Caroline C 72
NOTE: Margaret may have married a Rahtburn.
1918 105th Infantry Regiment World War One - excerpts: The 105th shipped out from New York to Europe in May of 1918 and joined the 27th division at the allied third line of defense. July 25, 1918 they were rotated to the front line. In September the allies were on the offensive. The Somme offensive was organized and launched from September 24, 1918 to October 21, 1918. This soldier lost his life on September 25, 1918. Read more...
New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center
A picture of Henry S. Nims is on page 45 of the downloadable PDF book "A short history and illustrated roster of the 105th Infantry, United States Army, Col. James M. Andrews commanding, 1917"
1918 5 Nov Obituary Pub: NIMS, Henry S; FRANCE; Tonawanda News (NY)
1919 Troy, New York, City Directory
Helen A clerk 249 River bds 5 Locust av
Henry S, US A killed in action Sept 25 1918
H Miles salesman 277 River h 5 Locust av
Margaret D clerk bds 5 Locust av
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
1920 Henry's sister, Margaret D Nims, born 3 Jan 1896 Troy, obtained a passport to travel to France, Belgium, England from NY June 19 1920
1930 U.S. World War I Mothers' Pilgrimage: Mrs. Grace D Nims, 10 Hawthorne Ave., Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY; mother of Henry S. Nims Pvt 1cl, Co. A, 105th Inf. buried at Somme. Desires Pilgrimage Later: Yes.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Troy Times. October 31, 1918: 7 col 1.
"Sad hearts, be strong, be brave.
In times that are so grave;
The boy you lost was true
To country and to you.
"Each hero leaves behind
Remembrance, that is kind;
To serve is virtue great
For freedom and the state.
"Not vain are souls that give
Their best while yet they live;
Nor vain their lot to die
For purpose that is high.
"By such brave souls are we
The stronger men and free;
By such the nation seems
The grander in our dreams.
"Then let us serve with love,
For those did worthy prove
When came the stern command
For flag and native land.
"We therefore think of him
Who fell in battle grim
As hero free and brave,
Who noble service gave.
"For you, dead Land, each son
Who had his armor on,
His deeds shall some new morn
Your pages white adorn.
"Sad hearts, be strong, be brave,
The best you had you gave,
And loyal was the deed
To flag in Country's need."
Drury, Rev. T.L. "Sad Hearts, Be Strong, Be Brave! Suggested by the death in battle of Henry S. Nims [d. September 25, 1918] of Troy.
Troy Times. October 31, 1918: 7 col 1. http://doesnotevenrhyme.blogspot.com/2013/09/sad-hearts-be-strong-be-brave-by-rev-tl.html
The Nims Family Association has published a 941 page, well sourced book of the first seven generations from the progenitor Godfrey Nims. The book is no longer published and has no information on this line.
Henry S., son of Henry Miles Nims and Grace (Darling) Nims. Henry S. was born Feb 1898, at Troy, NY. Henry S had siblings to wit: Margaret D born 3 Jan 1896, Helen A b Oct 1899, Caroline Grace 1904, Barbarie M 1911.
Henry S. Nims' father, Henry Miles Nims, born 5 Dec 1868 Troy, Albany, NY, was the son of Henry B Nims and Susan Augusta Miles. The grandfather, Henry B. Nims had a sibling Charlotte, b 1854. Henry B. was born in Troy and ran a printing company Nims & Knight for years until his death in 1896.
Henry S. Nims' mother, Grace Darling, born June 1870, was the daughter of Henry H & Caroline C. (Martin) Darling of Troy, Rensselaer, NY. Grace Darling had siblings: Herbert H, Eugene H, Elmer, Corinne, & Alice.
1900 9 June Census 146 2nd Ave., Lansingburg, Rensselaer, New York: NIMS, H[enry] Miles b Dec 1868 31 b NY/MA/MA Book Making Rents/House; Grace, wife b Jun 1870 29 3ch b/3ch liv, b NY/MA/NY; Margaret dau b Jan 1896 4 NY; Henry son Feb 1898 NY; Helen dau b Oct 1899 7mos NY
1915 NY STATE Census Troy, Ward 5, Rensselaer, NY: NIMS, H Miles 46, Grace D 44, Margaret D 19, Henry S 17, Helen A 15, Caroline G 11, Barbara 4, DARLING, Caroline C 72
NOTE: Margaret may have married a Rahtburn.
1918 105th Infantry Regiment World War One - excerpts: The 105th shipped out from New York to Europe in May of 1918 and joined the 27th division at the allied third line of defense. July 25, 1918 they were rotated to the front line. In September the allies were on the offensive. The Somme offensive was organized and launched from September 24, 1918 to October 21, 1918. This soldier lost his life on September 25, 1918. Read more...
New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center
A picture of Henry S. Nims is on page 45 of the downloadable PDF book "A short history and illustrated roster of the 105th Infantry, United States Army, Col. James M. Andrews commanding, 1917"
1918 5 Nov Obituary Pub: NIMS, Henry S; FRANCE; Tonawanda News (NY)
1919 Troy, New York, City Directory
Helen A clerk 249 River bds 5 Locust av
Henry S, US A killed in action Sept 25 1918
H Miles salesman 277 River h 5 Locust av
Margaret D clerk bds 5 Locust av
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
1920 Henry's sister, Margaret D Nims, born 3 Jan 1896 Troy, obtained a passport to travel to France, Belgium, England from NY June 19 1920
1930 U.S. World War I Mothers' Pilgrimage: Mrs. Grace D Nims, 10 Hawthorne Ave., Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY; mother of Henry S. Nims Pvt 1cl, Co. A, 105th Inf. buried at Somme. Desires Pilgrimage Later: Yes.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Troy Times. October 31, 1918: 7 col 1.
"Sad hearts, be strong, be brave.
In times that are so grave;
The boy you lost was true
To country and to you.
"Each hero leaves behind
Remembrance, that is kind;
To serve is virtue great
For freedom and the state.
"Not vain are souls that give
Their best while yet they live;
Nor vain their lot to die
For purpose that is high.
"By such brave souls are we
The stronger men and free;
By such the nation seems
The grander in our dreams.
"Then let us serve with love,
For those did worthy prove
When came the stern command
For flag and native land.
"We therefore think of him
Who fell in battle grim
As hero free and brave,
Who noble service gave.
"For you, dead Land, each son
Who had his armor on,
His deeds shall some new morn
Your pages white adorn.
"Sad hearts, be strong, be brave,
The best you had you gave,
And loyal was the deed
To flag in Country's need."
Drury, Rev. T.L. "Sad Hearts, Be Strong, Be Brave! Suggested by the death in battle of Henry S. Nims [d. September 25, 1918] of Troy.
Troy Times. October 31, 1918: 7 col 1. http://doesnotevenrhyme.blogspot.com/2013/09/sad-hearts-be-strong-be-brave-by-rev-tl.html
Henry S., son of Henry Miles Nims and Grace (Darling) Nims. Henry S. was born Feb 1898, at Troy, NY. Henry S had siblings to wit: Margaret D born 3 Jan 1896, Helen A b Oct 1899, Caroline Grace 1904, Barbarie M 1911.
Henry S. Nims' father, Henry Miles Nims, born 5 Dec 1868 Troy, Albany, NY, was the son of Henry B Nims and Susan Augusta Miles. The grandfather, Henry B. Nims had a sibling Charlotte, b 1854. Henry B. was born in Troy and ran a printing company Nims & Knight for years until his death in 1896.
Henry S. Nims' mother, Grace Darling, born June 1870, was the daughter of Henry H & Caroline C. (Martin) Darling of Troy, Rensselaer, NY. Grace Darling had siblings: Herbert H, Eugene H, Elmer, Corinne, & Alice.
1900 9 June Census 146 2nd Ave., Lansingburg, Rensselaer, New York: NIMS, H[enry] Miles b Dec 1868 31 b NY/MA/MA Book Making Rents/House; Grace, wife b Jun 1870 29 3ch b/3ch liv, b NY/MA/NY; Margaret dau b Jan 1896 4 NY; Henry son Feb 1898 NY; Helen dau b Oct 1899 7mos NY
1915 NY STATE Census Troy, Ward 5, Rensselaer, NY: NIMS, H Miles 46, Grace D 44, Margaret D 19, Henry S 17, Helen A 15, Caroline G 11, Barbara 4, DARLING, Caroline C 72
NOTE: Margaret may have married a Rahtburn.
1918 105th Infantry Regiment World War One - excerpts: The 105th shipped out from New York to Europe in May of 1918 and joined the 27th division at the allied third line of defense. July 25, 1918 they were rotated to the front line. In September the allies were on the offensive. The Somme offensive was organized and launched from September 24, 1918 to October 21, 1918. This soldier lost his life on September 25, 1918. Read more...
New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center
A picture of Henry S. Nims is on page 45 of the downloadable PDF book "A short history and illustrated roster of the 105th Infantry, United States Army, Col. James M. Andrews commanding, 1917"
1918 5 Nov Obituary Pub: NIMS, Henry S; FRANCE; Tonawanda News (NY)
1919 Troy, New York, City Directory
Helen A clerk 249 River bds 5 Locust av
Henry S, US A killed in action Sept 25 1918
H Miles salesman 277 River h 5 Locust av
Margaret D clerk bds 5 Locust av
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
1920 Henry's sister, Margaret D Nims, born 3 Jan 1896 Troy, obtained a passport to travel to France, Belgium, England from NY June 19 1920
1930 U.S. World War I Mothers' Pilgrimage: Mrs. Grace D Nims, 10 Hawthorne Ave., Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY; mother of Henry S. Nims Pvt 1cl, Co. A, 105th Inf. buried at Somme. Desires Pilgrimage Later: Yes.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Troy Times. October 31, 1918: 7 col 1.
"Sad hearts, be strong, be brave.
In times that are so grave;
The boy you lost was true
To country and to you.
"Each hero leaves behind
Remembrance, that is kind;
To serve is virtue great
For freedom and the state.
"Not vain are souls that give
Their best while yet they live;
Nor vain their lot to die
For purpose that is high.
"By such brave souls are we
The stronger men and free;
By such the nation seems
The grander in our dreams.
"Then let us serve with love,
For those did worthy prove
When came the stern command
For flag and native land.
"We therefore think of him
Who fell in battle grim
As hero free and brave,
Who noble service gave.
"For you, dead Land, each son
Who had his armor on,
His deeds shall some new morn
Your pages white adorn.
"Sad hearts, be strong, be brave,
The best you had you gave,
And loyal was the deed
To flag in Country's need."
Drury, Rev. T.L. "Sad Hearts, Be Strong, Be Brave! Suggested by the death in battle of Henry S. Nims [d. September 25, 1918] of Troy.
Troy Times. October 31, 1918: 7 col 1. http://doesnotevenrhyme.blogspot.com/2013/09/sad-hearts-be-strong-be-brave-by-rev-tl.html
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PVT. 1 CL. 105 INF. 27 DIV.
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