William H. Sims, 1841 University of Virginia School of Law DiplomaMSS.2013.02

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Repository

Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections

Identification

MSS.2013.02

Title

William H. Sims, 1841 University of Virginia School of Law Diploma 1841

URL:

https://archives.lib.virginia.edu/ark:/59853/131631

Quantity

1 items

Language

English .

Abstract

University of Virginia law student diploma.

William Hobson Sims was born 8 April 1820 in Halifax County, Virginia. His parents were John Sims and Maria Wilson Sims. He attended the College of William and Mary and afterward the University of Virginia, where he studied modern languages and law with Prof. Nat. P. Howard. He graduated with a bachelor of laws degree in 1841. He married Sallie J. Sims. Mr. Sims was appointed justice of the peace for Halifax County in 1849. He was a tabacco planter. Apparentely, he never practiced law. Mr. Sims died June 6, 1890.

Scope and Contents

The Law Library bought the William H. Sims Diploma in March of 2013, thanks to a tip from law student Shannon A. Hayes, Law Class of 2015, who discovered the diploma on eBay.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Sims, William H., 1820-1890
diplomas