James Simms (1828 – 4 September 1915) was an English instrument maker.
He succeeded his father
William Simms (1793 – 1860) at the instrument making firm
Troughton & Simms. The firm made instruments of various kinds, including notably astronomical instruments and
telescope
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s.
For about ten years, until 1871, his partner in the firm was his cousin William Simms (1817 – 1907), who was the son of his uncle James, the brother of his father William. After 1871 he was sole proprietor. After his death, he was succeeded in the firm by his sons, who were named William and James.
See also
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List of astronomical instrument makers
External links
Obituaries
MNRAS 76 (1916) 268(with genealogical tree)
1828 births
1915 deaths
People associated with astronomy
British scientific instrument makers
Engineers from London
Astronomical instrument makers
Telescope manufacturers
English businesspeople
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