Background
Simms, John Field was born on May 6, 1885 in Washington, Arkansas, United States. Son of Thomas Hamilton and Mary (Field) Simms.
Simms, John Field was born on May 6, 1885 in Washington, Arkansas, United States. Son of Thomas Hamilton and Mary (Field) Simms.
Bachelor of Laws, Vanderbilt University, 1906.
Admitted to Arkansas bar, 1906, and practiced at Texarkana until 1913, Albuquerque, N. M., 1914-1929. Justice Supreme Court of New Mexico, 1929-1930. Resumed practice at Albuquerque, 1930.
It is vital to meet and worship with other Christians in order to grow in the Christian life and to understand what is God's will for people and for their communities.
The state cannot control the church, nor should the church attempt to dominate the state. However, religious expression should be present in public life.
Anyone may appear in hardship and poverty. Never give up in pursuit of happiness and one day you will find yourself in the right place, where God gives the sense of joy and assurances you are looking for.
Member Arkansas House of Representatives, 1911. Member American, New Mexico bar associations.
Married Anne Schluter, November 30, 1915. Children: John Field, Albert Gallatin, Frances Anne.