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Simmons, Edmund O., 1843-1862

 Person

Biographical Note

Edmund O. Simmons, younger brother of William B., was born in Botetourt County, Virginia, on July 14, 1843. He enlisted as a private in Company A, 28th Virginia Infantry on August 5, 1861. He was was wounded in the Battle of Gaines' Mill on June 27, 1862 and died in a Richmond hospital on August 5.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Anthony K. Simmons Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-011
Abstract

The collection contains a letter from Anthony K. Simmons describing the health of son Ed, a private in Company A, 28th Virginia Infantry recently wounded in the Battle of Gaines' Mill, and relating Americna Civil War news from Manchester, Virginia.

Dates: 1862