Born in Marcy, New York, Simmons moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin in 1849.
He was a merchant and was in the insurance and real estate business.
Simmons served on the Kenosha County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors.
In 1875, Simmons served in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Republican.
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