W. H. Simms
W. H. Simms | |
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| 5th Surveyor General of Ceylon | |
| In office 1846–1854 | |
| Preceded by | F. B. Norris |
| Succeeded by | W. D. Gosset |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Henry Simms |
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William Henry Simms was a British colonial administrator who was the fifth Surveyor General of Ceylon. He was appointed in 1846, succeeding F. B. Norris, and held the office until 1854. He was succeeded by W. D. Gosset.