William Henry Simms was a British colonial administrator who was the fifth Surveyor General of Ceylon. He was appointed in 1846, succeeding F. B. Norris,[1] and held the office until 1854.[2] He was succeeded by W. D. Gosset.[3]
W. H. Simms | |
|---|---|
| 5th Surveyor General of Ceylon | |
| In office 1846–1854 | |
| Preceded by | F. B. Norris |
| Succeeded by | W. D. Gosset |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Henry Simms |
References edit
- ^ Barrow, Ian J. (2008). Surveying and Mapping in Colonial Sri Lanka: 1800-1900. Oxford University Press. p. 76. ISBN 978-0-19-569191-7. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "The Colombo Races of 1854". The Ceylon Antiquary and Literary Register. 5. The Times. 1920.
- ^ "History". Survey Department of Sri Lanka. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.