Simon Sommers married Margaret Newton, the daughter of Charles A. Newton. He was listed as being formerly in the U.S. Navy. Since the marriage took place in 1863, when Sommers were in the service of the Confederacy, I have to assume it was in the South. Perhaps Charles Newton had offered his services to the Confederate Navy, which always was in need of people with experience?
I did come across the name of a Charles A. Newton who was an Acting Master in the CSN at the Richmond Station and is listed as dying 11 August 1862.
I was unable to find out any more information on him.
--Old Secesh
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