W. H. Simms

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 byF. B. Norris
Succeeded byW. D. Gosset
Personal details
Born
William Henry Simms

References
  1. 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.
  2. "The Colombo Races of 1854". The Ceylon Antiquary and Literary Register. 5. The Times. 1920.
  3. "History". Survey Department of Sri Lanka. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
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