In search of information in regards to Simeon Simpkins that enlisted into the Union Army in Idaho Springs, Colorado on 28 Sep 1862 at the age of 18 by Lt. Moses. He was then mustered in on 3 Mar 1863 in Denver, Colorado by Col. Chivington as a Private in Co. E 3 Colorado Infantry. In Nov 1863, the 3 Colorado Infantry was merged with the 2 Colorado Infantry to form the 2 Colorado Cavalry, mainly because it was easier to fight Indians when on horseback. The 2 Colorado Cavalry were called up to the border war state of Missouri to patrol for Confederate Guerillas allowing the Kansas soldiers to move elsewhere. On 17 Jul 1864, a battle ensued that left 16 Confederate soldiers and six Union soldiers dead. The six Federals were buried the same day in an unmarked mass grave in Pisgah Cemetery near present day Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Their names were unknown for 140 years until recent research had uncovered them. Now, in a desperate attempt to find relatives of the six soldiers, I resort to this List hoping to find somebody that has information on Simeon Simpkins, one of the soldiers that lost their life on that tragic day. If you have any information that will confirm that this is the same person, or if you are a known descendant, whether direct or collateral, of if you know someone that is, please notify me as soon as possible. I've already contacted one descendant, but the information is lacking and confirmation is still necessary. Your help will be greatly appreciated. In Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty, Brian Smarker Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Secretary/Treasurer, Westport Camp #64 bsmarker@suvcwmo.org