Simeon Fowler was born in 1824, a son of William Fowler (1795-after 1850) and Rhoda Moseley (1798-after 1870). He married his cousin Jane Hodge (1826- after 1870) and they had two sons and a daughter:

• Samuel Fowler (1860–1892)
• Franklin Fowler (1861–1913)
• Elma Fowler (1866–1925)

Simeon Fowler enlisted in the 5th Regiment of the South Carolina Infantry, Company E on April 13, 1861 at the Union Court House. He was mustered into service on June 4, 1861 in Orangeburg, SC. 

Unlike his cousin Thomas W. Fowler, Simeon Fowler survived the First Battle of Manassas on July 21, 1861. 

Less than a month later, Simeon Fowler was discharged from military service from a hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was given $4.13 for travel expenses for his journey from Virginia back to Union District, SC. In addition, he was paid $13.20 for the last 1 month and 6 days of his service, and $4.00 for clothing. He had $21.33 in his pocket and undoubtedly a feeling of gratitude in his heart.

Simeon Fowler was 34 years old when he was discharged from his regiment. From the following document, we are given an idea of his appearance: Fair complexion, blue eyes, sandy hair, 5’5″ tall. 

On November 20, 1862, Simeon Fowler enlisted in the 7th Regiment of South Carolina Reserves, Company E. He never reported for duty.

There is a gap — from 1861 to 1866– between the births of his children with Jane Hodge. It is possible that he served in the Civil War during the “gap” years and I have not yet found records to support this.

Simeon Fowler died after 1880, the last time his name was recorded in a census.