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James W. Sims Full Name: James W. Sims Other surnames: Simms Date of birth: 1805 Date of death: Deceased, date unknown Terms of Service Biographical Notes Committee Information Terms of Service top Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District S 1 Nov 7, 1859 - Nov 4, 1861 8th (1) (2)     Clarksville / Red River   Bowie, Red River H 2 Nov 7, 1853 - Nov 5, 1855 5th (3)     Clarksville / Red River   Red River H 21 Nov 3, 1851 - Nov 7, 1853 4th (4)     Clarksville / Red River   Red River (1) 8th Legislature, Regular Session - Roll of Senators elected since the last adjournment, oath of office administered, 11/7/1859, p. 2. Senate Journal. (2) 8th Legislature - One of 15 newcomers to the Senate, 8th Regular Session, p. 302. The Texas Senate: Volume I, Republic to Civil War, 1836-1861, 1990. (3) 5th Legislature - City/county, pp. 457-461. House Journal. (4) Col. Joseph H. Burks listed as candidate for Senator; Maj. James W. Sims and Andrew J. Titus for Legislature. The Northern Standard (Clarksville, Texas), 8/2/1851, p. 2, crediting Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).   Biographical Notes and Resources top Resolutions and Journal entries James W. Sims, opening day roll call, 11/7/1859, p. 2; J.W. Simms, native of Tennessee, age 53, immigrated 1837, Red River county, farmer, Clarksville post office, in Senate roster, p. 604. Senate Journal. 8th R.S. November 7, 1859 8th R.S. Roster Other Resources James W. Sims. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. James W. Sims, pp. 302, 305. The Texas Senate: Volume I, Republic to Civil War, 1836-1861, 1990. Photographs Photograph. James W. Sims, 8th Legislature, Texas Album of the Eighth Legislature Committee Informationtop 8th R.S. - 1859 Apportionment   Claims and Accounts   Indian Affairs   Privileges and Elections   Public Lands   Treasurer's Books and Accounts   5th R.S. - 1853 Education   Internal Improvements   Roads, Bridges and Ferries (Chair)  4th R.S. - 1851 Enumeration   State Affairs

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