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Cummings Gilmer

Birth : 4 Mar 1844 Virginia, USA
Death : 26 Dec 1932 Nebraska, USA
Burial : Ponca Cemetery, Ponca, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate : 42.5689011, -96.7130966
Description : Confederate Vet Dies in Nebraska

Cummins Gilmer, 89, Ponca's last "War of the Rebellion" (Civil War) veteran and perhaps the only veteran of the southern army in this section of Nebraska, died of pneumonia at his home here Christmas night.

Mr. Gilmer was born near Lebanon, VA., in 1844. When he was 18 he enlisted in Company G. 29th Virginians, Pickett's division, under Robert E. Lee. He served in campaigns in Virginia, North Carolina & South Carolina, Kentucky, and Tennessee, and fought at Cold Harbor, Five Forks & Petersburg. The day before Lee's surrender at Appomattox Mr. Gilmer was captured but released... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Cummings Gilmer's memorial?

    Cummings Gilmer's memorial is located at: Ponca Cemetery, Ponca, Dixon County, USA.

  • When did Cummings Gilmer death?

    Cummings Gilmer death on 26 Dec 1932 in Nebraska, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Cummings Gilmer's memorial?

    Latitude: 42.5689011
    Longitude: -96.7130966

Family Members:

Spouse

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Charles William Gilmer

(1880 - 1964)

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Sarah J Gilmer

(1885 - 1964)

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Robert Lee Gilmer

(1887 - 1982)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ponca Cemetery
Ponca, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5689011, -96.7130966

2. Holmes Family Cemetery
Ponca, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5389300, -96.7316200

3. Elmwood Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6036700, -96.6881900

4. Salem Lutheran Cemetery
Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5251900, -96.6938800

5. Southcreek Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Ponca, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5264100, -96.7563300

6. Dewitt Cemetery
Ponca, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6248000, -96.7437500

7. Silver Ridge Cemetery
Ponca, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5685997, -96.8189011

8. Civil Bend Cemetery
Jefferson, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5769005, -96.6061020

9. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Martinsburg, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5127983, -96.8336029

10. Martinsburg South Cemetery
Martinsburg, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5038986, -96.8383026

11. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6794014, -96.6797028

12. Elk Point Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6794586, -96.6794586

13. Saint Peters Cemetery
Jefferson, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6045799, -96.5594025

14. Jordan Cemetery
Allen, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4691700, -96.8441900

15. Drake Cemetery
Jackson, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4376000, -96.6386000

16. Newcastle Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6550500, -96.8708700

17. Old Log Church Cemetery
Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4243400, -96.7063800

18. Saint Peters Calvary Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6533800, -96.8744700

19. Saint Johns Cemetery
Jackson, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4706001, -96.5658035

20. Ionia Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6893997, -96.8300018

21. Marquis Cemetery
Waterbury, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4089012, -96.7482986

22. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Allen, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4680800, -96.8894300

23. Daily Branch Cemetery
Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5752983, -96.9366989

24. Gibb's Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6985100, -96.8518400