David Simmons Soldier Details and Documents

Soldier Information

Name: David Simmons
Alias:
Place of Birth: Jefferson KY Year of Birth: 1846
Occupation:
Laborer
Eyes: Dark Hair: Dark Complexion: Dark
Height in Feet:
5 Inches: 2
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Enlistment Information

Enlistment Date: September 28, 1864
Enlistment Place: Louisville
Enlistment State: KY


Compiled Military Service Record

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Congressional District: 5th
Company: I Regiment(s): 123rd Regt, USCI
Mustered Where: Louisville, KY
Mustered Out Date: October 16, 1865
Rank at Muster Out: Private
Notes:

Private David Simmons was assigned to Co. I of the 123rd Regt. USCI. The soldier was admitted to Eruptive Hospital on November 29, 1864 with a case of “varioloid,” a form of smallpox. He recovered and returned to duty on December 19, 1864. From December 1864 to May 1865, David Simmons was assigned to dining room duty.

Private David Simmons mustered out at Louisville, KY on October 16, 1865. He was due $26.84, plus $100 of his bounty. The clerk noted that the soldier also appears as Albert Simmons in other documents.


Soldier Death Information

Died in war? No
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Military Cause of Death:
Death Date: July 6, 1885
Cause of Death: Consumption
Death Certificate


Soldier Pension Information

No pension card found


Widow Pension Information

Widow Pension Card: Pension Card
Widow Application Date: November 5, 1885
Application No.: 332293 Certificate No.: 457044


Other Family Pension Information

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Application Date: July 24, 1890
Application No.: 485158 Certificate No.:


Pension File Information

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Pension Notes:

It does not appear that David Simmons applied for pension benefits. His widow, Mary F. Simmons, applied on November 5, 1885. She resided in Kentucky at the time. A contesting widow, Georgiana Simmons, applied on July 24, 1890. There is no certificate number available for Georgiana Simmons’ application, suggesting that it was denied.


Freedman’s Bank/Freedmen’s Bureau Information

No Freedman’s Bank information found

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Family Information

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Father First Name:   Father Last Name:
Siblings:

Wife #1 First Name: Mary F. Maiden Name:
Wife #2 First Name: Georgiana Maiden Name:
Wife #3 First Name:  Maiden Name:
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Family Notes:

Family Tree:
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1870 Census

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1880 Census

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1890 Census

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1900 Census

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1910 Census

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1920 Census

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Enslaver Information

Name: Albert Henry Redford Location: Louisville, Jefferson County, KY
Previous Enslaver:
Enslaver Notes:

In 1850, Albert H. Redford (31) was a Methodist minister enumerated in Henderson County, KY. Also enumerated were Mildred Redford (25), Joseph Redford (23), Benjamin Redford (10), and Albert Redford (8 mo). He enslaved six people. Only two were males: a 10 year old male and a 4-month old male. If David Simmons’ reported YOB of 1846 is correct, he would have been 4 years old in 1850.

By 1860, A. H. Redford (41) had moved to Jefferson County, KY. His real estate was valued at $30,000 and his personal estate was valued at $10,000. Also enumerated: M. E. Redford (25), B. C. Redford (19), E. Redford (3), and R. D. Redford (2). The Redford family was enumerated in the same household as the Board family; B. Board (40) was a druggist with a personal estate value of $10,000.


1850 Enslaver Census

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1850 Slave Schedule Link: View
1850 Number of Enslaved: 6


1860 Enslaver Census

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1860 Real Estate Value: $30,000 1860 Personal Estate Value: $10,000
1860 Slave Schedule Link: View
1860 Number of Enslaved: 6


1870 Enslaver Census

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1880 Enslaver Census

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Compensation Information

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