Robert Sims
Sims-Sumter Co. AL soldiers
Mon Apr 23 17:24:05 2001


Frank L. Sims 40th AL Infantry Co. C; musician; enlisted Sumter Co.

H. J. Sims 3rd AL Infantry Co. I; POW; paroled May 1865 at Demopolis

James A. Sims 40th AL Infantry Co. C; musician; enlisted Mobile

W. F. Sims 13 MS Infantry Co. K; lived at Gaston

The above men appear in records as from Sumter Co. AL and in the various units. Two of the men were musicians in the 40th AL, Co. C.

Can you tell me what to look for on musicians? It is possible that Frank L. Sims lived in Tuscaloosa County, at least in the 1850 census there was a 13 year old by that name living with John and Martha (Riley) Sims.

James A. Sims might be an error in initial-possibly James M. Sims. H.J. Sims is already documented in this message board. He was probably brother of James and uncle of Franklin. If anyone else has information I appreciate it.