Richard F. Simpson
Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database (Illinois State Archives):
       Simpson, Richard F. - Pvt - Co G - 64 IL US INF
       Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 24Jan1864; Age, 19; Born, England
       Height, 5' 6-1/2"; Hair, brown; Eyes, blue; Complexion, light; Clerk
       Sentenced to 2 years hard labor at Dry Tortugas FLA
       To forfeit all pay & bounty due or to become due
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