James Simons Jr.

James Simons Jr.
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the Charleston County district
In office
1878–1891
Personal details
Born(1839-11-30)November 30, 1839
DiedJuly 4, 1919(1919-07-04) (aged 79)
Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
Resting placeMagnolia Cemetery
Spouse
Elizabeth Potter Schott
(m. 1890)
Parent
EducationUniversity of South Carolina
University of Leipzig
Occupation
  • Lawyer
  • politician
  • newspaper publisher

James Simons Jr. (November 30, 1839 – July 4, 1919) was an American lawyer, politician, and newspaper president from South Carolina. He served as Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1882 to 1890 and as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1878 to 1891.