Herkimer County NyArchives Biographies.....Simms, Edward 1833 - 
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Author: Hardin & Willard

Simms, Edward, Little Falls, farmer, was born in the town of Danube in 1833 
and has been thirteen years in this town, at which date he purchased his fine 
farm.  He owns 125 acres of land, which he utilizes for dairy purposes.  He 
has a herd of forty cows.  Mr. Simms is one of the best known agriculturists 
in the county and has held some important offices.  He was clerk of the county 
from 1874 to 1880, and has twice been under sheriff of the county.  He was 
also a justice of the peace for many years.  In his earlier years he studied 
law, and was admitted to the bar in 1855, at which date he cast his first 
vote.  He is a Republican.  In 1858 he married Emeline Churchill, and has a 
family of two sons and one daughter.

Additional Comments:
source:
History of Herkimer County, New York : illustrated with portraits of many of 
its citizens
edited by George A. Hardin ; assisted by Frank H. Willard
Syracuse, New York : D. Mason, 1893
550 p., 276 p. : ill., maps, ports.

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