Background
Simmonds, James Henry was born on April 19, 1905 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Sidney J. Simmonds and Elsie Amelia Febrey.
Simmonds, James Henry was born on April 19, 1905 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Sidney J. Simmonds and Elsie Amelia Febrey.
George Washington University and University of Virginia (Bachelor of Science, 1927). University of Virginia (Bachelor of Laws, 1930). Columbia University (Master of Laws, 1931).
Phi Delta Phi.
Phi Beta Kappa. Order of the Coif. Raven Society.
Assistant commonwealth attorney, Arlington County, Virginia, 1933-1939; partner, Simmonds, Coleburn & Towner, Arlington, since 1939. Board directors 1st American Bank Virginia, Arlington.
Fellow American College Trial LAwyers, American Bar Foundation. Member Virginia Bar Association (president 1958-1959), Arlington Bar Association (president 1948-1949, distinguished service award 1983), Order of Coif, Raven Society, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Elizabeth Welch, November 23, 1934 (divorced 1953). Children: James G., John S. Married Jeane Deeley, February 6, 1954.
Children: Sidney, Susan.