DOB/DOD: November 24, 1842 (Collinsville, CT) – March 14, 1903 (Hartford, CT); 60 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Sarah J. Mills (1844-1909) on October 17, 1867, in Collinsville, Connecticut.CHILDREN: Two sons, William E. (died in infancy) and Caspar (1876-1909). One daughter, Katherine “Kitty” (1878-1882).ENLISTMENT: August 18, 1862, in Canton, Connecticut.WOUNDED: June 14, 1863, in Port Hudson,Continue reading “SECOND LIEUTENANT WILLIAM EDGAR SIMONDS; ARMY”
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