... James Lafayette Simpson, eighth child of William Wells and Nancy Garlington Simpson, was born May 6th, 1826, died Oct. 1864, at Adams Run. James Simpson was a splendid character. I loved him as a brother. He had as much decision of character as any man I ever knew, and was very successful in life. His health was poor, having some incurable disease. Notwithstanding his poor health, he promptly volunteered in the Confederate War but was sick most of the time. When he started back to his command the last time, he told me that he knew the exposure of camp life would aggravate his disease and speedily terminate his life, but that he felt compelled to render his Country all the aid in his power. He only lived a few weeks after returning to camp. ...
