Simmons, William B., 1838-1917
Person
Biographical Note
William Bower Simmons was born in Botetourt County on August 29, 1838. A Roanoke College student at the outbreak of the Civil War, he enlisted in Company A, 28th Virginia Infantry on May 15, 1861. Simmons was shot in the back at Howlett's House on June 18, 1864 and recovered in a Richmond hospital. Following the war, he served as a Botetourt County supervisor and judge for many years. William Simmons died on November 30, 1917.
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