William H. Sims (American politician)
William H. Sims | |
|---|---|
| 10th Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | |
| In office January 1878 – January 3, 1882 | |
| Governor | John M. Stone |
| Preceded by | John M. Stone |
| Succeeded by | G. D. Shands |
| 18th President pro tempore of the Mississippi State Senate | |
| In office January 1876 – January 1878 | |
| Preceded by | John M. Stone |
| Succeeded by | Reuben O. Reynolds |
| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office January 1876 – January 1878 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 31, 1837 Lexington, Georgia |
| Died | February 28, 1920 (aged 82) Birmingham, Alabama |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Children | 1 |
William Henry Sims (July 31, 1837 - February 28, 1920) was a lawyer, Confederate officer, and Democratic politician from Mississippi. He was the state's lieutenant governor from 1878 to 1882.