Background
Simmons, Edward Alfred was born on March 20, 1875 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of John Wesley and Agnes Anne (Owers) Simmons.
Simmons, Edward Alfred was born on March 20, 1875 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of John Wesley and Agnes Anne (Owers) Simmons.
Educational public schools, Brooklyn.
Entered employ of Simmons-Boardman Public Company, 1889, secretary 1898, director, treasurer Vice-President 1903, president, since 1911. Chairman of the Board American Saw Mill Machinery Company, Corley Manufacturing Company. President American Saw Works.
Served in Construction Division, United States of America, February 1918-February 1919, World War. Member American Society Mechanics Engineers; Mason, Elk.
Married Ida Boone Rines, October 12, 1914. Children: Aline, Doris, Elizabeth.