James Simons Sr.

James Simons
Portrait of Simons
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the Charleston district
In office
1842–1862
Personal details
Born(1813-05-09)May 9, 1813
Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedApril 26, 1879(1879-04-26) (aged 65)
Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
Resting placeCharleston, South Carolina, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
SpouseSarah L. Wragg
Children2, including James Jr.
Alma materSouth Carolina College (BA)
Occupation
  • Lawyer
  • militia officer
  • politician

James Simons Sr. (May 9, 1813 – April 26, 1879) was a lawyer, Confederate militia officer, and state legislator in South Carolina. He served as Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives when the Civil War began.

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