Highland Recorder February 13, 1920
Judging from the experience of Andy J. Simmons, it is easier for a twentieth-century politician to be elected to the Legislature or Congress than for a feeble old veteran to get into the soldiers home in Virginia. Finding himself destitute arid homeless, he made application for admission to the home in December and the red-tape is still in process of unwinding. This is especially surprising, not to say provoking, when the merits of the case are so well known and easily established. Uncle Andy, according to the testimony of every one of his comrades, was a good soldier; the roster shows his place in the old 31st and that he went with the first volunteers from Highland In 1861 and stood near the great Southern leader when he met Grant at Appomattox, and yet, with no possible room to doubt his eligibility, he is thrown upon the charity of friends, In the midst of winter, while red tape is unwound. Discouraged, at one time, he decided to enter the alms house of his home county while application was "pending" but sympathetic friends have thus far taken care of him and spared the Old Mother State the shame of seeing one of her deserving boys of 61-65 find his way to a parish farm. The Legislature would do well to look into this mismanagement and do away with some of the business there prevailing.
Highland Recorder February 20, 1920
"Uncle Andy" Simmons got his permit to enter the Soldiers' Home and left today for Richmond.
Highland Recorder August 8, 1930
OLD SOLDIER PASSES
Notice of the death of Andrew J. Simmons, which occurred at the Soldiers Home in Richmond last week, was sent Mrs. C. W. Trimble, president of the Highland Chapter, U. D. C. He was a native of this county, said to have been 99 years and six months old, and had been an inmate of the Soldiers Home for approximately 20 years. He was twice married, and had a large family. The letter to Mrs. Trimble, from an attaché of the home, is given below.
Richmond, Va. July 29, 1930
Dear Mrs. Trimble: I am writing to inform you of the passing of Mr. A. J. Simmons of your county. He died at the Soldiers Home Saturday last and was buried in Hollywood on Monday afternoon. Our little choir sang and we had one of our best preachers in the city to conduct the services. You may have heard of his death, but he was always so proud to either show or tell me what the Daughters of Monterey had sent him, that I felt like writing to you myself. He told me some time ago that Mrs. Matheny, once your president, was living in Richmond, but I did not know where to locate her in time for the funeral. He was ready to go, and has wanted to go for some time, he was so patient and I know he must have suffered at times, but always seemed so happy. You and your Chapter can have the satisfaction of knowing you did make him happy, and he was so appreciative of all that was done for him. Sincerely, Chairman, Soldiers Home Committee.
Simmons Family History by Mr. Eye
Andrew Jackson Simmons married Mary Ann "Polly" Rexrode (1842-1901) on June 25, 1859.
1. William H. Simmons (1860-1912)
2. Sarah Margaret Simmons (1864-?)
3. Solomon Dice Simmons (1869-?)
4. John Henry Simmons (1871-1946)
5. Mary A. Simmons (1872-?)
6. Rachel Virginia Simmons (1875-?)
7. Amanda J. Simmons (1878-?)
8. Louella Simmons (1882-?)
9. Car M. (?)
Company F, 25th Virginia Infantry Regiment
Company E, 31st Virginia Infantry Regiment
Born in Pendleton County, Va., the area became Highland County in 1847.
Judging from the experience of Andy J. Simmons, it is easier for a twentieth-century politician to be elected to the Legislature or Congress than for a feeble old veteran to get into the soldiers home in Virginia. Finding himself destitute arid homeless, he made application for admission to the home in December and the red-tape is still in process of unwinding. This is especially surprising, not to say provoking, when the merits of the case are so well known and easily established. Uncle Andy, according to the testimony of every one of his comrades, was a good soldier; the roster shows his place in the old 31st and that he went with the first volunteers from Highland In 1861 and stood near the great Southern leader when he met Grant at Appomattox, and yet, with no possible room to doubt his eligibility, he is thrown upon the charity of friends, In the midst of winter, while red tape is unwound. Discouraged, at one time, he decided to enter the alms house of his home county while application was "pending" but sympathetic friends have thus far taken care of him and spared the Old Mother State the shame of seeing one of her deserving boys of 61-65 find his way to a parish farm. The Legislature would do well to look into this mismanagement and do away with some of the business there prevailing.
Highland Recorder February 20, 1920
"Uncle Andy" Simmons got his permit to enter the Soldiers' Home and left today for Richmond.
Highland Recorder August 8, 1930
OLD SOLDIER PASSES
Notice of the death of Andrew J. Simmons, which occurred at the Soldiers Home in Richmond last week, was sent Mrs. C. W. Trimble, president of the Highland Chapter, U. D. C. He was a native of this county, said to have been 99 years and six months old, and had been an inmate of the Soldiers Home for approximately 20 years. He was twice married, and had a large family. The letter to Mrs. Trimble, from an attaché of the home, is given below.
Richmond, Va. July 29, 1930
Dear Mrs. Trimble: I am writing to inform you of the passing of Mr. A. J. Simmons of your county. He died at the Soldiers Home Saturday last and was buried in Hollywood on Monday afternoon. Our little choir sang and we had one of our best preachers in the city to conduct the services. You may have heard of his death, but he was always so proud to either show or tell me what the Daughters of Monterey had sent him, that I felt like writing to you myself. He told me some time ago that Mrs. Matheny, once your president, was living in Richmond, but I did not know where to locate her in time for the funeral. He was ready to go, and has wanted to go for some time, he was so patient and I know he must have suffered at times, but always seemed so happy. You and your Chapter can have the satisfaction of knowing you did make him happy, and he was so appreciative of all that was done for him. Sincerely, Chairman, Soldiers Home Committee.
Simmons Family History by Mr. Eye
Andrew Jackson Simmons married Mary Ann "Polly" Rexrode (1842-1901) on June 25, 1859.
1. William H. Simmons (1860-1912)
2. Sarah Margaret Simmons (1864-?)
3. Solomon Dice Simmons (1869-?)
4. John Henry Simmons (1871-1946)
5. Mary A. Simmons (1872-?)
6. Rachel Virginia Simmons (1875-?)
7. Amanda J. Simmons (1878-?)
8. Louella Simmons (1882-?)
9. Car M. (?)
Company F, 25th Virginia Infantry Regiment
Company E, 31st Virginia Infantry Regiment
Born in Pendleton County, Va., the area became Highland County in 1847.
Highland Recorder February 13, 1920
Judging from the experience of Andy J. Simmons, it is easier for a twentieth-century politician to be elected to the Legislature or Congress than for a feeble old veteran to get into the soldiers home in Virginia. Finding himself destitute arid homeless, he made application for admission to the home in December and the red-tape is still in process of unwinding. This is especially surprising, not to say provoking, when the merits of the case are so well known and easily established. Uncle Andy, according to the testimony of every one of his comrades, was a good soldier; the roster shows his place in the old 31st and that he went with the first volunteers from Highland In 1861 and stood near the great Southern leader when he met Grant at Appomattox, and yet, with no possible room to doubt his eligibility, he is thrown upon the charity of friends, In the midst of winter, while red tape is unwound. Discouraged, at one time, he decided to enter the alms house of his home county while application was "pending" but sympathetic friends have thus far taken care of him and spared the Old Mother State the shame of seeing one of her deserving boys of 61-65 find his way to a parish farm. The Legislature would do well to look into this mismanagement and do away with some of the business there prevailing.
Highland Recorder February 20, 1920
"Uncle Andy" Simmons got his permit to enter the Soldiers' Home and left today for Richmond.
Highland Recorder August 8, 1930
OLD SOLDIER PASSES
Notice of the death of Andrew J. Simmons, which occurred at the Soldiers Home in Richmond last week, was sent Mrs. C. W. Trimble, president of the Highland Chapter, U. D. C. He was a native of this county, said to have been 99 years and six months old, and had been an inmate of the Soldiers Home for approximately 20 years. He was twice married, and had a large family. The letter to Mrs. Trimble, from an attaché of the home, is given below.
Richmond, Va. July 29, 1930
Dear Mrs. Trimble: I am writing to inform you of the passing of Mr. A. J. Simmons of your county. He died at the Soldiers Home Saturday last and was buried in Hollywood on Monday afternoon. Our little choir sang and we had one of our best preachers in the city to conduct the services. You may have heard of his death, but he was always so proud to either show or tell me what the Daughters of Monterey had sent him, that I felt like writing to you myself. He told me some time ago that Mrs. Matheny, once your president, was living in Richmond, but I did not know where to locate her in time for the funeral. He was ready to go, and has wanted to go for some time, he was so patient and I know he must have suffered at times, but always seemed so happy. You and your Chapter can have the satisfaction of knowing you did make him happy, and he was so appreciative of all that was done for him. Sincerely, Chairman, Soldiers Home Committee.
Simmons Family History by Mr. Eye
Andrew Jackson Simmons married Mary Ann "Polly" Rexrode (1842-1901) on June 25, 1859.
1. William H. Simmons (1860-1912)
2. Sarah Margaret Simmons (1864-?)
3. Solomon Dice Simmons (1869-?)
4. John Henry Simmons (1871-1946)
5. Mary A. Simmons (1872-?)
6. Rachel Virginia Simmons (1875-?)
7. Amanda J. Simmons (1878-?)
8. Louella Simmons (1882-?)
9. Car M. (?)
Company F, 25th Virginia Infantry Regiment
Company E, 31st Virginia Infantry Regiment
Born in Pendleton County, Va., the area became Highland County in 1847.
Judging from the experience of Andy J. Simmons, it is easier for a twentieth-century politician to be elected to the Legislature or Congress than for a feeble old veteran to get into the soldiers home in Virginia. Finding himself destitute arid homeless, he made application for admission to the home in December and the red-tape is still in process of unwinding. This is especially surprising, not to say provoking, when the merits of the case are so well known and easily established. Uncle Andy, according to the testimony of every one of his comrades, was a good soldier; the roster shows his place in the old 31st and that he went with the first volunteers from Highland In 1861 and stood near the great Southern leader when he met Grant at Appomattox, and yet, with no possible room to doubt his eligibility, he is thrown upon the charity of friends, In the midst of winter, while red tape is unwound. Discouraged, at one time, he decided to enter the alms house of his home county while application was "pending" but sympathetic friends have thus far taken care of him and spared the Old Mother State the shame of seeing one of her deserving boys of 61-65 find his way to a parish farm. The Legislature would do well to look into this mismanagement and do away with some of the business there prevailing.
Highland Recorder February 20, 1920
"Uncle Andy" Simmons got his permit to enter the Soldiers' Home and left today for Richmond.
Highland Recorder August 8, 1930
OLD SOLDIER PASSES
Notice of the death of Andrew J. Simmons, which occurred at the Soldiers Home in Richmond last week, was sent Mrs. C. W. Trimble, president of the Highland Chapter, U. D. C. He was a native of this county, said to have been 99 years and six months old, and had been an inmate of the Soldiers Home for approximately 20 years. He was twice married, and had a large family. The letter to Mrs. Trimble, from an attaché of the home, is given below.
Richmond, Va. July 29, 1930
Dear Mrs. Trimble: I am writing to inform you of the passing of Mr. A. J. Simmons of your county. He died at the Soldiers Home Saturday last and was buried in Hollywood on Monday afternoon. Our little choir sang and we had one of our best preachers in the city to conduct the services. You may have heard of his death, but he was always so proud to either show or tell me what the Daughters of Monterey had sent him, that I felt like writing to you myself. He told me some time ago that Mrs. Matheny, once your president, was living in Richmond, but I did not know where to locate her in time for the funeral. He was ready to go, and has wanted to go for some time, he was so patient and I know he must have suffered at times, but always seemed so happy. You and your Chapter can have the satisfaction of knowing you did make him happy, and he was so appreciative of all that was done for him. Sincerely, Chairman, Soldiers Home Committee.
Simmons Family History by Mr. Eye
Andrew Jackson Simmons married Mary Ann "Polly" Rexrode (1842-1901) on June 25, 1859.
1. William H. Simmons (1860-1912)
2. Sarah Margaret Simmons (1864-?)
3. Solomon Dice Simmons (1869-?)
4. John Henry Simmons (1871-1946)
5. Mary A. Simmons (1872-?)
6. Rachel Virginia Simmons (1875-?)
7. Amanda J. Simmons (1878-?)
8. Louella Simmons (1882-?)
9. Car M. (?)
Company F, 25th Virginia Infantry Regiment
Company E, 31st Virginia Infantry Regiment
Born in Pendleton County, Va., the area became Highland County in 1847.
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