Sister of Sgts George A Simpson and J Randolph Simpson.

Annie was descended on her father's side from Scotch-Irish families, Simpson and Murray, that came over in early Colonial times and settled in the eastern part of Pennsylvania. Her grandfather, Lieutenant John Simpson, came to Huntingdon shortly after the Revolutionary War. Her father, John Simpson, was a blacksmith and farmer, owning the Simpson homestead on Stone Creek just beyond the present Borough line.

Following the Battle of Antietam, she traveled to Maryland to find her brothers. George was dead, and J.R. was severely wounded, having been shot through one lung. Annie escorted JR back to Huntingdon and nursed him back to health.

The 125th Regiment voted custody for life of the banner, stained with George's blood, to Annie. After the War, the survivors of the 125th elected to place George's likeness on their monument. Annie returned to the Antietam Battlefield with George's flag and unveiled the monument at its dedication.

Sister of Sgts George A Simpson and J Randolph Simpson.

Annie was descended on her father's side from Scotch-Irish families, Simpson and Murray, that came over in early Colonial times and settled in the eastern part of Pennsylvania. Her grandfather, Lieutenant John Simpson, came to Huntingdon shortly after the Revolutionary War. Her father, John Simpson, was a blacksmith and farmer, owning the Simpson homestead on Stone Creek just beyond the present Borough line.

Following the Battle of Antietam, she traveled to Maryland to find her brothers. George was dead, and J.R. was severely wounded, having been shot through one lung. Annie escorted JR back to Huntingdon and nursed him back to health.

The 125th Regiment voted custody for life of the banner, stained with George's blood, to Annie. After the War, the survivors of the 125th elected to place George's likeness on their monument. Annie returned to the Antietam Battlefield with George's flag and unveiled the monument at its dedication.