John F. Simms
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For the English soccer player, see Jack Simms.
John Field Simms Jr. (December 18, 1916 – April 11, 1975) was an American politician and lawyer from the state of New Mexico who served as the 16th Governor of New Mexico.
Quick Facts 16th Governor of New Mexico, Lieutenant ...
John F. Simms | |
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16th Governor of New Mexico | |
In office January 1, 1955 – January 1, 1957 | |
Lieutenant | Joseph Montoya |
Preceded by | Edwin L. Mechem |
Succeeded by | Edwin L. Mechem |
Speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives | |
In office 1949–1951 | |
Preceded by | H. Vearle Payne |
Succeeded by | Calvin Horn |
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives | |
In office 1947–1951 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1916-12-18)December 18, 1916 Albuquerque, New Mexico, US |
Died | April 11, 1975(1975-04-11) (aged 58) Albuquerque, New Mexico, US |
Resting place | Fairview Memorial Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Ruth Reynolds (m. 1940–1975, his death) |
Children | 5 |
Education | University of New Mexico (BA) Yale University (LLB) |
Profession | Attorney, rancher |
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Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army United States Army Air Forces |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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