Samuel Simms was esteemed one of the finest organists of his time, and many of his siblings held musical posts in the Midlands.
In 1805 he was a candidate for the post of organist at St. Alkmund's Church, Whitchurch, Shropshire, but the conditions were so unsatisfactory that only three of those assembled would compete.
[2] He finally settled at St Thomas’ Church, Stourbridge, and held the position for half a century until his death.
In 1863 there was an attempt to force him to resign on a pension of £15 (equivalent to £1,813 in 2023) [3] per annum, at the instigation of the either the minister or some of the congregation.
[4] The exact complaint against him is not substantiated, but suggested to be related to the performance of his duties.