Pius Simms

Black Person Information

First Name:
Pius
Last Name:
Simms
AKA:
Paris
Family Code:
13515B
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Nelson
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1841.0
Baptised:
True
Baptised at:
St Joseph Church
Religion:
Catholic
Height:
69
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
William Simms
First Owner Code:
W00190A
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Nelson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1843
Second Owner Name:
John Simms
Second Owner Code:
W00190AD
Second Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Third Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Third Owner Code:
Z1000

Family

Mother's Name:
Matilda Simms
Mother's Family Code:
13515
Father's Name:
James Harrison
Father's Family Code:
11771

Military Service

Military Unit:
108th Infantry USCT Company E
Enlisted Year:
1864.0

Additional Information

Notes:
Enlisted without consent.

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