Person:George Simpson (13)

1880 census Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

George H. SIMPSON   Self   M   Male   W   34   MA   R R Cle
Caroline F. SIMPSON   Wife   M   Female   W   24   MA   Keeping House   MA   NH
George H. SIMPSON   Son   S   Male   W   3   MA   At Home   MA   MA
Clarence L. SIMPSON   Son   S   Male   W   1   MA   At Home   MA   MA

Source Information:

 Census Place Ward 2, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
 Family History Library Film   1254543
 NA Film Number   T9-0543
 Page Number   298C

Douglas Harback Riley Simpson

1. ↑ Compiler: Abby A. Lewis (1834 - 1922). 'Louis Russell History ', Version: handwritten book of descendants of Louis Russell and Mary Savage. (Marblehead Historical Society).
2. ↑ Information acquired from gravestone.
3. ↑ ^3.0 3.1 Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts, to the End of the Year 1849. (Salem, Massachusetts: Essex Institute, 1925-1926)
   Vol. 1 p. 319.

   SIMPSON, George H., s. Horatio, carpenter, and Charlotte, [born] July 28, 1846

4. ↑ US Census - 1880.
5. ↑ 1900 Federal Census.
6. ↑ Edith Brintnall's date book - 1847
7. ↑ Died Of Brights Disease 60y4m21d
8. ↑ Sixty-First Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry One Year The 61st Regt. Mass. Vol. Inf. was the last Massachusetts infantry regiment to be sent to the front. Recruiting began in August, 1864, the rendezvous being at Galloup's Island, Boston Harbor. By the last of September the first five companies had been mustered in, and on Oct. 7 they left the State under command of Lieut. Col. Charles F. Walcott, formerly a captain in the 21st Regiment, who had been severely wounded at Antietam. Five days later this battalion reached City Point, Va., after a stormy passage, and was there assigned to the Engineer Brigade commanded by General Benham. As a part of this brigade the 61st was stationed in the defenses of City Point most of the winter. Twice it was sent to the front, once in the middle of December, when for a short time it was employed on the lines just at the right of Fort Sedgwick, and again early in February, when it participated in the movement to Hatcher's Run. No loss was incurred in these activities. The remaining five companies were forwarded to City Point as their organization was completed, the last, Companies I and K, not arriving until the middle of March 1865. Soon after their arrival the 61st was transferred from the Engineer Brigade to Collis' Independent Brigade, and on the 2d of April was moved up to the front lines near Fort Sedgwick. About 2 P.M. the regiment was ordered to advance and capture a line of breastworks on the left of the Jerusalem Plank road, a part of the outer works of Fort Mahone. This line was taken in a spirited charge and stubbornly held, the Confederate fire being kept up until midnight. About 2.80 A.m. on the 3d a reconnaissance made by Lieut. Henry W. Howard and twenty-five skirmishers revealed the fact that the enemy bad abandoned the works in that vicinity. About daybreak the regiment entered the city of Petersburg. In this assault on April 2 the regiment lost 2d Lieut. Thomas B. Hart and four men killed, and 30 wounded, two of these mortally. For gallant and meritorious service in this action nine officers were recommended for promotion by brevet, Colonel Walcott, Lieutenant Colonel Stone, Major Dodge, First Lieutenants Vaughan, Gragg, Howard, Johns, and Morrill, and Second Lieutenant Palmer. The 61st on entering Petersburg applied itself to the -work of extinguishing the fire which was consuming Campbell's Bridge over the Appomattox, but before noon was ordered to return to its station at City Point. About the 12th of April the regiment was in temporary charge of several thousand prisoners who had been captured with General Ewell at Sailor's Creek on the 6th. On the 16th the 61st was sent to Burkeville on the Southside Railroad arriving on the 20th. Here the Independent Brigade was broken up, the 61st Regiment being assigned to the 1st Brigade, 2d Division, 6th Corps. On May 1 the regiment began its march to Washington, arriving May 12 and going into camp near Fort Barnard. On the 23d it took part in the grand review of the Army of the Potomac in Washington city. Companies 'A', 'B 11, ' C', 'D ', and 'E ', which had been the first to enter the service, were mustered out June 4, and on the following day started for home. Arriving at Readville, Mass., June 8, on the 17th the men were paid off and discharged. The other five companies were retained in the vicinity of the city of Washington until July 16, when they too were mustered out, and four days later entrained for Massachusetts, arriving at Readville, July 22. Here on the 1st day of August they too were paid off and discharged.
   
   61st Regiment Infantry Organized at Gallop's Island, Boston Harbor, August to October, 1864. A Battalion of 5 Companies, 'A,' 'B,' 'C,' 'D' and 'E.' Moved to City Point, Va., October 7-12, 1864. Attached to Benham's Engineer Brigade, Dept. of Virginia and North Carolina, and Army of the Potomac to March, 1865. Independent Brigade, 9th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to April, 1865. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 5th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to July, 1865. SERVICE.--Engaged in Engineer duty erecting fortifications at City Point, Va., and picket duty at that point until March, 1865. Company 'F' reported to Regiment November 17, 1864; Company 'G' January 5, 1865; Company 'H' February 15, 1865; Companies 'I' and 'K' March 15, 1865. Ordered to Petersburg March 28, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Assault on and fall of Petersburg April 2. Occupation of Petersburg April 3. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Moved to City Point April 12, thence march to Burkerville April 16-20. March to Washington, D.C., May 1-12. Grand Review May 23. Companies 'A' to 'E' moved to Reedville, Mass, June 6-8, and discharged June 17, 1865. Companies 'F' to 'K' organized as a Battalion and attached to 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, Provisional Corps. Duty at Washington, D.C., until July 20. Mustered out July 16. Moved to Reedville, Mass., July 20-22, and discharged August 1, 1865. Regiment lost during service 1 Officer and 5 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 20 Enlisted men by disease. Total 26.
   
   George H Simpson Massachusetts 05 September 1864 Priv 18 Union Served Massachusetts Enlisted C Co. 61st Inf Reg. MA disch at Washington, DC on 15 June 1865(Disch by oreder of war dept., 5/30/65) Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War Abbreviation: MASSCW Published by Adjutant General on 1931-37 ------------- Middle Initial: H. Company: C Unit: 61 Massachusetts Infantry. Rank In: Private Rank Out: Private National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000544, 0036, 00003474 Fought for: (U = Union, C = Confederate) U SIMPSON, George H., clerk, enlisted June 29, 1861, age 21, Rebellion Record Vital Records of Acton, Massachusetts, To the Year 1850 Acton Births to the Year 1850
   
   Name: George H. Simpson
   Company: C
   Unit: 61 Massachusetts Infantry.
   Rank - Induction: Private
   Rank - Discharge: Private
   Allegiance: Union
   
   Name: George H Simpson ,
   Residence: Roxbury, Massachusetts
   Occupation: Clerk
   Enlistment Date: 05 September 1864
   Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
   Side Served: Union
   State Served: Massachusetts
   Unit Numbers: 977 977
   Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 05 September 1864 at the age of 18
   Enlisted in Company C, 61st Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 05 September 1864.
   Discharged Company C, 61st Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 15 June 1865 in Washington, DC
9. ↑ Enlisted in Company C, Massachusetts 61st Infantry Regiment on 05 Sep 1864.
   Mustered out on 15 Jun 1865 at Washington, DC.
10. ↑ Black eyes, Dark Hair, Dark complexion
    Carpenter
    5' 5½" Tall
    Discharged in Atlanta Jan 12, 1870 as a Sgt.