Rose,

Was the full name of his wife Nancy Mahalia Simmons?

Nancy M. Simmons Russell, a widow who resided in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, applied to the state of Louisiana for a Confederate Widow's Pension.

Is this Mahalia Simmons Russell?

She is listed in the pension index as follows:

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Applicant Information & Name Variations:

Russell, Nancy M. (Simmons)
Parish: Sabine --pages:16

Soldier Information & Variations:

Russell, J. P.
State: MS
Branch: Infantry
Unit: 14th Consolidated Regiment
Company: Co. C
(Above military data is from the War Department.)

Russell, Jerre P.
State: MS
Branch: Infantry
Unit: 6th Regiment
Company: Co. I
(Above military data is from the War Department.)

Russell, Jesse R.
State: MS
Unit: 14th Regiment
Company: Co. C
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Rose, I suggest you order a copy of this pension application, for you really need to verify the information given in the above index listing. You also may find other valuable information.

http://www.sos.la.gov/HistoricalResources/ResearchHistoricalRecords/VisitTheResearchLibrary/Pages/default.aspx

Best regards--