Background
Simmons, Wallace Delafield was born on November 24, 1867 in Saint Louis. Son of of Edward C. and Garrie (Welch) S.
Simmons, Wallace Delafield was born on November 24, 1867 in Saint Louis. Son of of Edward C. and Garrie (Welch) S.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1890.
Elected director of Simmons Hardware Company (wholesale), March 8, 1892, president 1898-1923. Retired from presidency when Simmons and Winchester interests were merged. Trustee Associated Simmons Hardware Companies since 1923.
Director Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) National Bank, First National Bank, Saint Louis.
Member Chamber Commerce United States of America (executive president). Clubs: Saint Louis, Noonday, Saint Louis Country, Round Table, Bogey Golf (Saint Louis).
Married Jessamine Barstow, of Saint