WILLIAM SIMS, retired farmer; P. O. Fairview; born in Cornwall, England, in 1807; came to America in 1841; in 1842, he settled in this town. Has been twice married, first to Apply Pascoe, a native of England, they had three children - William, Mary Ann and Elizabeth. Married again to Mary Ann Rorr, a native of England; they have one child - Mary Annie. Are members of the M. E. Church.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.