Alfred Shively Who Lived In Wood County, Ohio And Died During The Civil War In Chickamauga, Walker County, Georgia

Alfred Shively was born 9-Sep-1835 Bowling Green, Wood County, OH and died 20-Sep-1863 in Chickamauga, Walker County, GA.  He was the son of Henry Ambrose Shively (born 28-May-1802 in Union County, PA and died 5-Mar-1886 Wood County, OH) and Margaret McCartney (born 10-Mar-1804 and died 5-May-1879).  Alfred Shively entered service in Macon County, IL on 11-Aug-1862 and mustered in on 13-Sep-1862 at Camp Butler, IL. He was a Private in Company F, 115th Illinois Infantry. He was listed as being 5' 9", Light hair, Gray Eyes and Dark Complexion. 

The following article was extracted from the Weekly Perrysburg Journal, Perrysburg, Wood County, OH, Wednesday, November 25, 1863, Page 3, Column 4:

In Memoriam

(A few days ago since we received a letter postmarked "Vicksburg, Miss., Nov. 10," which contained the following obituary notice of Alfred Shively -- son of Henry Shively, Esg., of Bowling Green, this county --who was killed at the battle of Chicmauga. Except the postmark, there was nothing about the letter to show from whence it came. We do not know the author's name, but believing it to be the heartfelt tribute of a solider to one of Wood County's gallant sons who fell in the service of his country, we gladly publish it. --Eds-Journal.)

OBITUARY.  Alfred Shively, who fell at the battle of Chicamauga, in Northern Georgia, was well and favorably known to many in this community. He came among us a stranger, but his honest, manly face and frank, gentlemanly bearing, soon won for him good and true friends--such only as the good and true are capable of winning. No man ever distrusted him, or had cause of distrust. The golden rule was to him the law of life, and no one could know him without feeling that the world was the better for his living in it He left his plow, and the peaceful pursuits of the farmer, for the battlefield--not, as he said, from choice, but because his country had a right to claim his services, and they should not be withheld, whatever might be the sacrifice on his part. In his last letter, written the day before the battle, he says: "do not give yourselves any unnecessary trouble in regard to me. If it be my lot to fall in battle, rest assured that I shall fall at my post of duty. I shall never disgrace my friends nor the cause I am fighting for, but will do my duty as a true patriot and lover of my country, and the glorious old flag that is now unfurled to the breeze, and under whose shadow I now write". As to how well he kept his promise, let his brave companions in arms testify. His last words were, "Come on, boys, the day is ours; the enemy is retreating"!

Beneath the far-off battle field he rests quietly and well.  He leaves a large circle of friends to mourn his loss, which is deeply felt. His brother he often spoke of, and seemed to have a great anxiety for his welfare. He is highly spoken of by his officers, as a true patriot and a good soldier.

    November 8, 1863                                        SOLON.

The following was found in the Weekly Perrysburg Journal, Wednesday, November 10, 1863, Page 4, Column 2:

In Memoriam

Among the many who laid down their lives for their country, on the bloody field of Chicamauga, was Alfred Shively, son of Henry Shively, Esq., of this place. In his death, his parents and community have sustained a severe loss. No more worthy young man ever lived. He was one who made warm friends wherever he went. At the time of his enlistment he resided in Illinois, and his employers tried to persuade them not to leave. Said he: "When I see men with families turning out to defend my country, I cannot stay behind". His memory will every be fondly cherished by all who knew him. May He who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb, sustain and comfort his aged parents to this their hour of affliction. And in view of the new call for more men to crush this infernal rebellion, may our young men remember the example set them by young Shively, and "go and do likewise".          W. R. P.

Bowling Green, October 20, 1863       (Independent copy.)

William Sheibley And Wife, Catharine Fosselman, Who Lived In Perry County, Pennsylvania

William Sheibley was born on 27-Apr-1800 in Perry County, PA and died 30-Nov-1892 in Perry County, PA.  He was the son of Peter Sheibley and Christiana Linn. (For more information on Peter Sheibley see the Shively blog article written on 23-Sep-2018). William Sheibley was married on 28-Nov-1822 to Catharine Fosselman, daughter of Daniel Fosselman. She was born on 18-Sep-1803 and died 19-Mar-1885.

Listed on the 1850 Spring Township, Perry County, PA census is the household of William Sheibley age 50, wife Catharine age 48, son Absalom age 18, son Edmund age 15, daughter Mary age 12 and Catharine Heckendorn age 5.  Located on the 1860 Spring Township, Perry County, PA census is the family of William Sheibley age 60, wife Catharine age 58 and son Emanuel age 29.  The household listed prior to William is his daughter Eliza J. Heckendorn and the household listed after William is daughter Mary A. Kell. Listed on the 1870 Spring Township, Perry County, PA census is the household of William Sheibley age 70, wife Catharine age 67, Eliza A. Sheibley age 10, Jane E. Heckendorn age 45, Emanuel Kell age 11, Daniel P. Sheibley age 12 and  Kate Heckendorn age 24.  On the 1880 Spring Township, Perry County, PA census is the household of William Sheibley age 80, wife Catherine age 77, granddaughter Lizzie age 20 and servant E. Heckendron age 55.

Located in The Perry County Democrat, Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, December 7, 1892, Page 3, Column 2:

Death Of The Oldest Person On Our Subscription List

William Sheibley, of Elliottsburg, died at his residence in that village on last Wednesday morning. He was probably the oldest person in the county, having been born April 27, 1800 - the year of Thomas Jefferson's first election to the presidency of the United States. He was a farmer and led a peaceful life; a citizen of irreproachable character; a neighbor who was always kind to hose who needed his assistance; a Democrat who understood the principles of his party and voted for its candidates; a consistent member of the Reformed church and lived the life of a Christian. He had been a subscriber to The Democrat since June, 1856, and although he could not see to read the paper for a year or two before his death, continued to receive it to the day of his demise, having others to tell hime all the important news it contained. Having lived through all the administrations of the government except those of George Washington and John Adams, he had the almost exceptional opportunity of seeing his country grow from sixteen sparsely settled commonwealths to a great Republic, extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific, embracing forty-four States, with a population of more than sixty-two millions. The funeral took place on Saturday. Services were held at the late residence of the deceased and then the remains were taken to the Reformed church, where Rev. Mr. House, of Landisburg, delivered an eloquent and impressive sermon. His text was the 1st verse of the 38th chapter of Isaih: "Set thine house in order, for thou shalt die and not live". The interment was in the Union burial ground and the procession to the grave was composed of a large number of relatives, friends and acquaintances of the deceased, a number of whom were from this borough. Mr. Sheibley was aged 92 years, 7 months and 3 days. He was an uncle of Hon. D. H. Sheibley, of this borough, and of Dr. Sheibley, of Landisburg.

Extracted from the Duncannon Record, Duncannon, Pennsylvania, Friday, May 6, 1892, Page 1, Column 2:

William Sheibley, of Elliottsburg, on the 27th ult. completed his 92d year. He is the only surviving child of the late Peter Sheibley, the ancestor of the Sheibleys in this and many other states of the Union. -- Advocate & Press

Found in The Perry County Democrat, Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, March 25, 1885, Page 3, Column 1:

Mrs. Catharine Sheibley, the good wife of our old friend William Sheibley, of Elliottsburg, died on the 19th inst., aged 81 years, 5 months and 29 days. She was a daughter of Daniel Fosselman and was married on the 28th of November, 1822. She was the mother of a large family of children and was much esteemed by all who knew her. Mr. Sheibley survives her and will soon be 85 years old.

Samuel Wood Shively And Wife, Vina Jane Wilson, Who Lived In Pike County, IN; Wabash County, IL And Knox County, IN

Samuel Wood Shively Death Certificate

Samuel Wood Shively was born 15-Apr-1856 and died 10-Apr-1916.   He was the son of Louis Byram Shively and Harriett Woods.  Louis Byram Shively was the son of Jacob Banta Shively and Anna Mavity.  Samuel Wood Shively was married to Vina Jane Wilson on 12-Jul-1877 in Pike County, IN.  Vina was born 18-Jan-1857 in Gibson County, IN and died 12-Jun-1940 in Vanderburgh County, IN. She was the daughter of William J. and Sarah Wilson. 

Located on the 1880 Monroe Township, Pike County, IN census is the family of Samuel Shivley age 24, wife Lovina age 23 and daughter Hattie age 2. Listed on the 1900 City of Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, IL census is the family of Samuel W Shivley born Apr-1855 age 44 occupation conductor, wife Vina J born Jan-1857 age 43, daughter Florence born May-1884  age 16, and son William B. born Dec-1887 age 12. Located on the 1910 City of Vincennes, Knox County, IN census is Samuel W. Shivley age 55 occupation night watchman in foundry, wife Dina J. age 53 and daughter Florence L. age 25.

Samuel W Shively/Vina J Wilson Marriage

Located in the Daily Republican-Register, Mount Carmel, IL, Wednesday, April 12, 1916, Page 2, Column 5:

Conductor Shively

Former Conductor on the Big Four Passes Away

Samuel W. Shively, retired railroad man, living at 215 West Lyndale avenue, died Monday evening at 7:20 o'clock at a hospital in Evansville where he was taken a short time ago for treatment, says the Vincennes Capital. Had he lived until Saturday of this week he would have been 61 years of age.

He was formerly a conductor on the Cairo division of the Big Four railroad. About fifteen years ago he was thrown from his train and was badly injured but apparently recovered and returned to his duties with the company. Several months later he suffered  a a stroke of paralysis. He was taken to a hospital in Evansville in hopes that he might improve but his condition grew worse, finally resulting in his death. He is survived by his widow, three sons, Clarence and William of this city, and Carl of Kansas City, also one daughter, Miss Florence of this city and one brother, A. B. Shively of this city, and one sister living in Kansas. The remains were brought home this morning. The funeral will be announced later.

Extracted from the Daily Republican-Register, Mount Carmel, IL, Thursday, June 13, 1940, Page 2, Column 5:

Former Resident Of City Is Dead

Mrs. Shively Taken by Death at Advanced Age.

The Courier of Evansville tells of the death of a former resident of Mount Carmel in the following:

Mrs. Vina Jane Shively, 83, died at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Fred Schultz, 14 East Blackford avenue.

Also surviving are three sons, C. B., Evansville, C. C., Chicago, and W. B. Shively, Akron, O., five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was a member of the First Christian church.

The body was taken to the Lowe and Son funeral home.