Charles N. Sims

Charles N. Sims (May 18, 1835 – March 27, 1908) was an American Methodist preacher and the third chancellor of Syracuse University, serving from 1881 to 1893. Sims Hall and Sims drive on the Syracuse campus is named for him.

Charles N. Sims
Sims c. 1893.
3rd Chancellor of Syracuse University
In office
April 1881  October 1893
Preceded byErastus Otis Haven
Succeeded byJames Roscoe Day
1st President of
Valparaiso Male and Female College
In office
1860–1862
Succeeded byErastus H. Staley
Personal details
Born(1835-05-18)May 18, 1835
Fairfield, Indiana
DiedMarch 27, 1908(1908-03-27) (aged 72)
Indiana
SpouseEliza Foster
Alma materIndiana Asbury University
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