From The Greensborough Patriot

June 19, 1862 – Pg. 2

            MAJ. SIMONTON.—Of those who fell in the late battle near Richmond, none was more worthy or gallant than Maj. Absalom … Simonton, of this State.  Maj. Simonton was formerly a Captain in the 4^th regiment State troops, but had been promoted to Major in the same regiment.  He was a member of the last Legislature from Iredell county, where, in common with his numerous friends in other parts of the State, his death will be deeply lamented.—Raleigh Standard.