A History of Masonry in Madison County, Kentucky 1812-1913, compiled 
and written by Robert R. Burnam, 1914, p.  104.

GEORGE DEJARNETT SIMMONS is descended on both sides from the best pioneer 
stock.  His father, Josiah Phelps Simmons, was a Confederate soldier, 
sheriff of Madison County and for years an influential citizen, while his 
mother, Miss Mary Dejarnett, was a granddaughter of Captain James 
Dejarnett, a very distinguished pioneer, soldier and Mason of Madison 
County.  The subject of this sketch was born on his father's farm near 
Kirksville January 4, 1874.  His early life was spent on the farm.  He was 
educated at the private school conducted by Milton Elliott in Kirksville 
and at Central University.  He passed through his sophomore year at the 
latter institution.  He stopped school to become his father's Chief deputy, 
while sheriff.  In this position he served five years.  In 1899 he formed a 
partnership under the firm name of Douglass & Simmons and has since 
continued conducting a successful hardware business.  He was made a Mason 
July, 1896.  Exalted a Royal Arch Mason January, 1899.  Knighted June, 
1899.  Elected Master December, 1910.  Elected Commander of Richmond 
Commandery April, 1914.  He is also a member of the Oleka Temple.  He is 
interested in all that appertains to the advancement of his Lodge, his 
church and his State.  A useful citizen.  He married Miss Jeanette Frost, 
of Lexington, Ky.

Simmons Dejarnett Elliott Douglass Frost
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Fayette-KY

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