James S. Simmons (Mississippi politician) explained

James S. Simmons (October 1847 - ?) was a state legislator in Mississippi. He served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1874 to 1875 and from 1883 to 1884. He represented Issaquena County and Washington County, Mississippi.^[1] He also served as a county tax assessor in Issaquena County.^[2]

See also

• African-American officeholders during and following the Reconstruction era

Notes and References

1. Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner Louisiana State University Press 1996
2. Web site: James S. Simmons – Against All Odds.