George Washington was a member of the Silver Creek Baptist Church in Pike County and the records show that he was very active in the work of the church. He remained a member until his death.

George was a planter and the tradition in the family is that he was a wealthy one in terms of wealth of that day. An interesting fact found in the original census records of Pike County, was that he valued his real estate, assessed at $1.00 per acre, at $3,000 and his personal tax evaluation at $35,000.00.

George and Mary lived just west of his father's old home place. The home was burned some years after George Washington died, and it is said that the only thing saved was the portrait of his father (see my Family Album - Beginning’s to view portrait & Bio), handed down to the eldest son, Dr. Fleet Simmons, and in later years passed on to his son William Eli, who was the only living son at that time.

During the Civil War, a Company of "Home Guards" was organized at Osyka, MS, composed of older men and younger boys. Auilla McElveen was captain and George Washington was first Lieutenant. The company was never mustered into service, but did guard duty.

George Washington was first buried on his father's old home place but was moved to the Magnolia Cemetery to rest beside his wife in about 1918. When the interment took place, all were amazed to find that the metalic coffin in which he was buried was in perfect condition after 46 years.