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Simmons, Anthony K., 1810-1886

 Person

Biographical Note

Anthony K. Simmons was born on March 11, 1810 in Virginia. He married Sophia Bower (1811-1885) in Botetourt County in January 1835; the couple lived in the western district of Botetourt County and had nine children, including William and Edmund. A farmer, Simmons also served as a justice of the peace. He died October 2, 1886. Simmons' surname appears in some records as "Simmon" and his letter of July 17, 1862 is signed in this manner.

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