Background
Simmons, George Welch was born on August 12, 1878 in Saint Louis. Son of Edward C. and Garafelia (Welch) Simmons.
Simmons, George Welch was born on August 12, 1878 in Saint Louis. Son of Edward C. and Garafelia (Welch) Simmons.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1900.
Manager, 1904; when Simmons business merged with Winchester interests, was made president of Winchester-Simmons Company from which retired January 1, 1924, to become vice president Mechanics & Metals National Bank. On merger with Chase National Bank became vice president later. Resigned, 1927. to become president George West. Simmons Corporation.
Director Simmons Hardware Company, Winchester-Simmons Company (Delaware), Southwestern Bell Telephone Сompany, Southern Wheel Company.
Married Virginia Wright, November 21, 1903. Children: Richard West., Virginia, Lulie, George West. Began in warehouse, firm of Simmons Hardware Company.