This Census shows Miles K. Shiver did have a brother named Jacob whick ties him to the decendents of John William Shiver. Also this appears to be where we are connected to the McCullough Shiver's (Jacob) and the Spanish Fort Shiver's (Samual).
1850 Federal Census
LEE COUNTY, 50th Dist.
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NAME AGE SEX OCUPATION BIRTHPLACE
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(Page 304, D#508/F#508)
Jacob SHIVER 61M Blacksmith South Carolina
Mary SHIVER 48F South Carolina can't read/write
Jacob SHIVER 22M Farmer Georgia can't read/write
Miles SHIVER 16M Farmer Georgia
Samuel SHIVER 12M Georgia
John SHIVER 10M Georgia
Mary SHIVER 68F South Carolina can't read/write deaf & dumb
There is a Catherine Shiver (1830--1927) buried at the McCullough Cemetery, Escambia County Alabama.
Catherine Cooper Shiver and her daughter Mary , are Buford Shiver's kin (Spanish Fort, Alabama). Catherine Cooper Shiver is his Great Grandmother. He remembered her when he was a young boy.
Catherine M. COOPER/Jacob Shiver III
Wife of Jacob Shivers III and mother of Mary Elizabeth Salany Shiver and grandmother to David Samuel Hall and great-grandmother to Verie Hall Davis and great-great grandmother to Mildred Louise Davis Ward
BIRTH: Letter to Commissioner of Pensions, 9 Mar 1917 from Catherine Cooper SHIVERS.
Escambia Co., AL Death Certificate for Catherine (Cooper) SHIVERS, File492,
Beat 6A- Cert. #270006A
Tombstone. McCullough Cemetery, Escambia Co., AL
MARRIAGE: Claim of Widow for Bounty Land, dated 15 Nov 1896, Dale Co., AL by Catherine SHIVER.
Letter to Commissioner of Pensions, 9 Mar 1917 from Catherine SHIVER, Atmore, AL.
RESIDENCE:
1850 Coffee Co AL census, pg. 273
1860 Coffee Co AL census, pg. l87
1870 Coffee Co AL census, pg. 485B
1880 Coffee Co AL census, pg. 361B
1900 Coffee Co AL census, pg. l74
1920 Escambia Co AL census, ED91 S 1 2B
DEATH: Escambia Co., AL Death Cert.
Tombstone
Application for Reimbursement to pension office from Catherine's son, T.J.SHIVERS, McCullough,
AL., 8 Feb 1927.NOTES OF INTEREST:
Many stories have been handed down in the family about Catherine Cooper SHIVERS. Although some of the stories have been disproves, she was certainly a colorful family member. Perhaps she could spin a good story herself, so her tales were well remembered by her grandchildren. Most of the family believed that Catherine was born in England, yet the census records and military, papers list her birthplace as Georgia. The Alabama children thought that Catherine's mother came to America but never learned to speak English. She spoke only French. Everyone who remembers any-thing about Catherine is sure that she went to Judson College in Marion, AL and some believe that she was in the first class taught. The college first opened in 1839 as Judson Female Institute and does not have records of its earlier students. At that time, they taught children of all ages. In 1933, Catherine's father, William COOPER, was listed in the Balbour Co. AL census as the owner of fifteen slaves. If everything had gone well, he would have been financially able to send his nine-year-old daughter away to school. Catherine could read and write and the family stories indicate that she was a schoolteacher. Catherine married Jacob when she was 18 years old and became a widow at 29 just as the Civil War was beginning. Catherine was left with 6 children, a plantation and one slave. Before the war was over there was no food left for her children. Catherine and the slave would ride out at night to the smokehouses of richer people and steal food. There was no salt so Catherine learned to dig the dirt from under the smokehouse, boil it, and extract the salt. Five years after the Civil War, when the 1870 census was taken, Catherine was living in Victoria, Coffee Co., AL. This was very near Pea River so it may or may not have been on her plantation. However, a 31-year-old man named Taylor Johnson was listed as the head of the household. Catherine was listed as housekeeper. Also living in the house were Catherine's 4 youngest children, a lady named Polly, Ellingtojn and her three children and a 35-year-old farmer named James Ormond. The 1880 census finds Catherine as the head of her household again. The post office was listed as Centerville, which no longer exists, so we only know this was somewhere in Coffee Co. Two of Catherine's daughters, Catherine (age 12) and Dorcas (ace 20) still lived with Catherine. Two young men, Thomas (age 8) and Lawson (age 4) also living with Catherine were listed as her sons.
Married to Jacob Shiver III who was born about 1815 in South Carolina and died 12-1-1859 at the age of 44 years old. He married Catherine M. Cooper on November 2, 1848 in Coffee County, Alabama. Jacob's mother was Sarah Ann Swilley and his father was Jacob Shiver II. Catherine's father was Samuel Cooper and her mother was Mary Prestwood. Catherine was born in Wilkerson, Georgia.
Catherine's son was Samuel Shiver born about 1850 and is buried in a poorly marked grave next to his mother at Jack Springs Cemetery in McCullough. The size of the slab indicates a grown person and not a child. No dates listed on slab.
Samuel T. Shiver was a Horse Trader..
As far as the Spanish Fort Shiver 's , i have'nt proved it yet but have been working on that line , trying to see if they are our kin too. It sure feels like they are , but i don't know for certain yet. I will try to identify those you seen in the McCullough Cemetery. The childs grave , William H. Shiver, is William Howell Shiver , born June 16, 1945 in McCullough , Alabama. He died October 10, 1945. He was the infant of J.W. and Madge Shepherd Shiver. J.W. Shiver lived at Route 3 , Atmore , Alabama. J.W. Shiver was born in McCullough , Alabama his wife was born in Enterprise , Alabama. Thomas J. Shiver was the son of Jake Shiver & Catherine Cooper Shiver. Thomas Jefferson Shiver was born in Coffee County, Alabama February 17, 1862. His wife was Mary P. Shiver. Thomas J. Shiver had a brother named Samuel T. Shiver , who is buried at Jack Springs Cemetery, his wife was Annie Shiver. Samuel T. Shiver died April 3, 1924. I'm thinking right now that the picture you sent me of Sam Shiver 's grave could be Miles K. Shiver's brother SAMUEL A. SHIVER, its a mighty old grave.
Miles K. Shiver had five wives:
1) May Mary Harper. They had three children named David James Shiver, William Jefferson Shiver and Jacob Allen Shiver.
2) Evaline Harper. Sister to May Mary Harper. They Had two Children named Dallas Duncan Shiver and Scrap T. Shiver.
3) Sarah (Sallie) Long. They had two children named Lilla Shiver and Dillard Filmore Shiver.
4) Lena Logan. They had no children by this marriage.
5) Margaret Ann Peeler. They had five children named Josephina Sarah Shiver, B.B. (Bug) Shiver, Burton Kate Shiver, Pess Shiver and Jessie ShiverMiles K. Shiver homesteaded the NW 1/4, of section 15, township 3, of range 26, containing 159.98 acres in Dale County. Now known as Dothan Alabama in Houston County. In an 1866 Homestead Affidavit Miles K. showed these bona fida improvements; one dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, cotton house, corncrib, stables and one dug well and the value was $100.00.
Miles Kate Shiver fought with the 53rd Alabama Mounted Regiment, Partisan Rangers, Company D during the Civil War. Miles K. was paroled on 26 April 1865 in Augusta Georgia.
Fifty-Third Alabama
Mounted RegimentThis regiment was organized at Montgomery, in November 1862. A few weeks later it proceeded to Mississippi. Moving from Columbus to Decatur, in Lawrence, a portion of the regiment was there equipped, and proceeded to join Gen. Van Dorn. This battalion was in the fight at Thompson's Station, and at Brentwood, suffering severely in the former. The regiment was engaged in the fight with Dodge at Town Creek, and in the pursuit of Streight. Soon after, the Fifty-third joined the main army at Dalton as part of Hannon's brigade, Kelly's division. It operated on the right of the army as it fell back towards Atlanta, and was engaged in constant and perilous duty. When Sherman reached Atlanta, the Fifty-third was the principal force engaged in the daring raid in his rear, whereby a valuable train was destroyed. It was then at the heels of Sherman as he devastated Georgia and the Carolinas, and took part in the last operations of the war in that quarter. The regiment laid down its arms at Columbia, South Carolina.
Field and Staff
Colonels -- Moses W. Hannon of Montgomery; promoted.
Lieut. Colonels -- J. F. Gaines of Montgomery; wounded at Waynesboro.
Majors -- Thos. F. Jenkins of Wilcox; captured near Florence.
Adjutants -- R. B. Snodgrass of Montgomery; wounded thrice; transferred. John Tannehill of Montgomery.Captains, and Counties from Which the Companies Came.
Macon -- John H. Hannon.
Pike and Macon -- W. L. Hamner; resigned. I.A. Wilson.
Coosa and Tallapoosa -- J. C. Humphries.
Dale -- William T. McCall.
Dallas -- W. R. Davis; captured near Rome.
Monroe and Wilcox -- L. E. Locke; captured near Florence. (From the other Companies). -- P. B. Mastin.
Coffee and Dale -- J. E. P. Flournoy.
Lowndes -- E. L. Sanderson; resigned. D. C. Whitley; resigned. W. J. Moncrief.
Montgomery and Autauga -- Adam C. Felder.
Thompson's Station Tennessee
American Civil War
March 5, 1863
In a period of relative inactivity following the Battle of Stones River, a reinforced Union infantry brigade, under Col. John Coburn, left Franklin to reconnoiter south toward Columbia. Four miles from Spring Hill, Coburn attacked with his right wing, a Confederate force composed of two regiments; he was repelled. Then, Maj. Gen. Van Dorn seized the initiative. Brig. Gen. W.H. "Red" Jackson's dismounted 2nd Division made a frontal attack, while Brig. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest's division swept around Coburn's left flank, and into his rear. After three attempts, characterized by hard fighting, Jackson carried the Union hilltop position as Forrest captured Coburn's wagon train and blocked the road to Columbia in his rear. Out of ammunition and surrounded, Coburn surrendered. Union influence in Middle Tennessee subsided for a while.
Result(s): Confederate victory
Location: Williamson County
Campaign: Middle Tennessee Operations (1863)
Date(s): March 5, 1863
Principal Commanders: Col. John Coburn [US]; Maj. Gen. Earl Van Dorn [CS]
Forces Engaged: Infantry brigade [US]; I Cavalry Corps [CS]
Estimated Casualties: 2,206 total (US 1,906; CS 300)
Brentwood Tennessee
American Civil War
March 25, 1863
Union Lt. Col. Edward Bloodgood held Brentwood, a station on the Nashville & Decatur Railroad, with 400 men on the morning of March 25, 1863, when Confederate Brig. Gen. Nathan B. Forrest, with a powerful column, approached the town. The day before, Forrest had ordered Col. J.W. Starnes, commanding the 2nd Brigade, to go to Brentwood, cut the telegraph, tear up railroad track, attack the stockade, and cut off any retreat. Forrest and the other cavalry brigade joined Bloodgood about 7:00 am on the 25th. A messenger from the stockade informed Bloodgood that Forrest's men were about to attack and had destroyed railroad track. Bloodgood sought to notify his superiors and discovered that the telegraph lines were cut. Forrest sent in a demand for a surrender under a flag of truce but Bloodgood refused. Within a half hour, though, Forrest had artillery in place to shell Bloodgood's position and had surrounded the Federals with a large force. Bloodgood decided to surrender. Forrest and his men caused a lot of damage in the area during this expedition, and Brentwood, on the railroad, was a significant loss to the Federals.
Result(s): Confederate victory
Location: Williamson County
Campaign: Middle Tennessee Operations (1863)
Date(s): March 25, 1863
Principal Commanders: Lt. Col. Edward Bloodgood [US]; Brig. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest [CS]
Forces Engaged: Detachments of the 22nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, 33rd Indiana, and 19th Michigan Volunteer Infantry regiments, 1st Division, 1st Cavalry Corps (approx. 400) [US]; Forrest's Division [CS]
Estimated Casualties: 311 total (US 305; CS 6)
May Mary Harper is sister of Evelyn Harper.
E-mail received 28 Feb 2000
Hi Larry,
I've been working on the Harper line all last week , and thought you would like to know what i have found .Your Great Great Grandpa and Grandmother on the Harper side is Mary Faircloth who married David Harper on September 2, 1824 in Henry County, Alabama. They had twelve children but i only have located 7 , so far. These are the ones i've located;
William M. Harper- born in 1827 in Jackson County, Florida . Married - 1st wife- Jane Parish on January 4, 1849 in henry County, Alabama. 2nd wife- Mary Standley married December 13, 1852 in Henry County, Alabama.
May Mary Harper -( your Great Grandmother who was Miles 's first wife ) - born - 1831- in Jackson County, Florida.
John M. Harper -born 1828 - in Jackson County, Florida
Margarite ( Evelyn or Evaline ) Harper - Mother of Dallas & Scrap Shiver ) - born - 1835 - in Henry County , Alabama
Elizabeth Harper - born in 1836 - in Henry County, Alabama
Patience E. Harper - born in 1838 - in Henry County, Alabama. Married George Howard on August 28, 1868 in Henry County, Alabama.
Epsey Harper - born 1841 in Henry County, Alabama.
I will keep you up to date on what ever else i can find on them . At least we now know what County in Florida they lived in and some were born in. Looks like David Harper died sometime after 1841.I know he is not listed in the household in 1860, with the rest of the Harper Family living next door to Miles K. Shiver.
Cousin Linda
Evaline Harper was a sister to Miles first wife Mary Harper.
E-Mail received 28 Feb 2000
Hi Larry,
I've been working on the Harper line all last week , and thought you would like to know what i have found .Your Great Great Grandpa and Grandmother on the Harper side is Mary Faircloth who married David Harper on September 2, 1824 in Henry County, Alabama. They had twelve children but i only have located 7 , so far. These are the ones i've located;
William M. Harper- born in 1827 in Jackson County, Florida . Married - 1st wife- Jane Parish on January 4, 1849 in henry County, Alabama. 2nd wife- Mary Standley married December 13, 1852 in Henry County, Alabama.
May Mary Harper -( your Great Grandmother who was Miles 's first wife ) - born - 1831- in Jackson County, Florida.
John M. Harper -born 1828 - in Jackson County, Florida
Margarite ( Evelyn or Evaline ) Harper - Mother of Dallas & Scrap Shiver ) - born - 1835 - in Henry County , Alabama
Elizabeth Harper - born in 1836 - in Henry County, Alabama
Patience E. Harper - born in 1838 - in Henry County, Alabama. Married George Howard on August 28, 1868 in Henry County, Alabama.
Epsey Harper - born 1841 in Henry County, Alabama.
I will keep you up to date on what ever else i can find on them . At least we now know what County in Florida they lived in and some were born in. Looks like David Harper died sometime after 1841.I know he is not listed in the household in 1860, with the rest of the Harper Family living next door to Miles K. Shiver.
Cousin Linda
Sarah (Sallie) Long's great grandfather was Samuel Long. Born in 1761. Died in 1814. Sarah's Great grandmother first name was Charity. Do not know her last name at this time.
Sarah's grandfather was William Madison Long Sr. Born 1793 in Georgia. Died 1 April 1853 in Butler County Alabama. Sarah's grandmother was Sarah Merrill. Sarah Merrill married William Madison Long in 1826.
The following land was purchased by William Long Sr.from the Federal Government;
13 July 1835, Butler County , Alabama - SW 1/4 , Section 15, Township 9, R 17 = 159.28 acres @ $1.25 per acre = $199.10
23 August 1836, Butler County, Alabama - NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Section 22, Township 9, R 17 = 40.13 1/5 acres @ $1.25 per acre = $50.17
27 July 1839, Butler County, Alabama - E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 , Section 22, Township 9 , R 17, = 80.27 acres @ $ 1.25 per acre = $100.34
8 October 1839 , Butler County, Alabama - E 1/2 of NW 1/4 & SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 , Section 22, Township 9, R 17 , = 120.40 1/2 acres @ $1.25 per
acre = $150.51
24 January 1849, Butler County, Alabama - SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 , Section 15, township 9, R 17, = 39.82 acres @ $ 1.25 per acre = $49.78
Notes; in a lawsuit to State Supreme Court from Butler County, Alabama is the following story;William Long's daughter Sarah Ann Long, wanted to marry Henry Laird , a former neighbor , but William would not consent to the marriage. Sarah sent messages to Henry through a Mr. Briggs. With the help of Henry's brother William Laird and a friend, Wesley Rogers ( son of Henry and Sarah Rogers ), they kidnapped Sarah on 28 August of 1848. Sarah and Henry went to Geneva, Alabama where Henry and his parents had moved , and were married on September 5, 1848.
William Long was very upset over this and had William Laird and Wesley Rogers arrested. William Laird left his family in Alabama and moved out West. Later in January of 1850 , Wesley Rogers sued William Long " to recover damages for the malicious prosecution " . William Long made out his will on 30 August 1849, and it is recorded in the Butler County Courthouse , estate record 1, page 83. In this will he names six sons and only one daughter , thus Disowning Sarah Ann Long.
The Will of William Madison Long, Sr.
a)To my beloved wife Sarah Long ; woman slave Mary, about 36 years of age, one bed and furniture ; saddle horse with blaze face, saddle and bridle.
b)To my son William Madison Long ,Jr.; The slave Anthony , now 33 years of age; the girl slave Elinder, 10 years of age; one bay mare four years old, saddle and bridle; one bed and furniture; land in section 15, 16, and 22, township 9, range 17;all stock and present crop; and will support my beloved mother , Charity long.
c)To my son Robert Benjamin Long ; boy slave John 10 years of age ; one gray horse three years old , saddle and bridle; the slave Andrew, 2 years of age ; one bed and furniture.
d)To my son James Anderson Long ; The boy slave Losson, 23 years of age ; boy slave Peter , 3 years of age; one horse , saddle and bridle; bed and furniture.
e)To my son George Washington Long ; a boy slave Kit, six years of age ;
Slave Alfred, 15 years of age; Horse , saddle and bridle ; bed and furniture.f)To my son Henry Jefferson Long ; Slave Aaron , six years of age; slave Charlott, 33 years of age ; Horse , saddle and bridle; bed and furniture.
g)To my daughter Martha Ann Margaret Long ; Slave Jacob, 4 years of age ; slave Jane, 10 years of age; one bed and furniture.
h)To my son Soloman Monroe Long; Slave Joman , 18 years of age ; slave Fana , 14 years of age; horse, saddle and bridle; bed and furniture.
Signed --- William Long Witnesses ; John J. Linton & James Linton
Sarah's father was James Anderson Long. Born 1834. Died 1867 in Butler County Alabama. Sarah's mother was Mary Jane Robbins, Born 4 December 1835 in Marion County South Carolina. Died 28 November 1924 in Perdido Alabama (Escambia County). James Anderson and Mary Jane were married in November 1856.
James Anderson Long and Mary Jane Robbins Long had five children.
1) Sarah (Sallie) Long. She married Miles K. Shiver.
2) William Buchannon (Buck) Long.
3) Jefferson Davis Long. He married Lizzie Dew.
4) Malicie (Nishe) Long.
5) Lula Long. She married Jacob Allen Shiver. Jacob Allen was step son to her older sister Sarah (Sallie) Long.James Anderson Long 's Confederate Military Records states he was a Private in Company H , 60th Alabama Infantry. He enlisted at Ranersville, Alabama on April 5, 1862 into Company B , First Battalion , Hillards Legion . Four companies of the 1st Battalion and six companies of the 3rd Battalion , Hillards Legion, Alabama Volunteers, were consolidated by S.O. No. 280, A & I.G.O., dated November 25, 1863, to form the 60th Regiment Alabama Infantry. He was severely wounded at the Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia on September 20, 1863. He died in 1867 of wounds that he recieved during the Civil War. His name appears on an Oath of Allegiance to the United States , subscribed and sworn to at Newport News, Virginia June 24, 1865. It shows his place of residence as Butler County, Alabama with the following description ; Complexion - Dark, hair- Black, Eyes-, height- 5 feet , 10 inches . It also states he was captures at Farmville, Virginia on April 6, 1865. He was imprisoned at Newport News, Virginia. On the Company Muster Roll for January and February 1865 shows where and when he enlisted and that Captain Ridgeway signed him up for the duration of the war. He was last paid by Captain Wilson on July 1, 1863. He was marked present with remarks , " Commutation due for the year ending 8 October 1863
60th Alabama Infantry
This regiment was formed by consolidating four companies of the First battalion of Hilliard's Legion with six companies of the Third battalion. The first battalion, seven companies, went out with Jack Thorington of Montgomery as lieutenant colonel, and John H. Holt of Montgomery as major;* and the Third battalion, six companies, went out with John W. A. Sanford of Montgomery as lieutenant colonel, and Hatch Cook of Georgia as major. The operations of the Hilliard Legion are given in the memoranda of the Fifty-ninth Alabama. At Chicamauga, the First battalion lost 168 killed and wounded of 230 engaged, and the third battalion lost 50 killed and wounded of 219 engaged. Organized at Charleston, Tennessee, Nov. 25, 1863, the Sixtieth passed through the trials and perils of the winter campaign in east Tennessee. In the spring it reached Richmond, and lost heavily at Drewry's, where the regiment was complimented on the field by Gen. Gracie, as the Third battalion had been at Chicamauga by Gen. Preston of Kentucky. The regiment was in the trenches at Petersburg for eight months, and lost continually by the almost incessant shelling. At White-oaks Road and Hatcher's Run the Sixtieth was fully engaged, and its loss was severe. At Appomattox, "when the news of the surrender was receved, its men were huzzaing over a captured battery and a routed foe."** The regiment there numbered 165, rank and file.
Thorington succeeded Hilliard as colonel of the legion and Holt was thereupon promoted, but killed at
Chicamauga. Daniel S. Troy of Montgomery became major and lieutenant colonel, after Col. Holt. ** Sergeant-major Lewellyn A. Shaver of Montgomery, who has published (1867) a very interesting volume about the Sixtieth.
Field and Staff
Colonels-John W. A. Sanford of Montgomery.
Lieut. Colonels-Daniel S. Troy of Montgomery; wounded at Drewry's; wounded and captured at Hatcher's Run.
Majors-Hatch Cook of Georgia; killed at White Oaks Road.
Adjutants-James N. Gilmer of Montgomery.
Captains, and Counties from Which the Companies Came.
Coosa-Thomas H. Smith.
Montgomery-David A. Clark; died of wounds received at Appomattox.
Montgomery-Peter M. McEachen.
Pike-John McReless.
Pike-George Boatwright; resigned. S. A. Williams; wounded at White Oaks Road.
Chambers-John W. Smith; wounded at White Oaks Road.
Lowndes-W. H. Zeagler.
Butler -- .... Tarbutton; wounded; retired. G. A. Tarbutton; wounded at White Oaks Road.
State of Georgia-Robert B. Lockhart.
Henry-James W. Stokes.Chickamauga Georgia
American Civil War
September 18-20, 1863
After the Tullahoma Campaign, Rosecrans renewed his offensive, aiming to force the Confederates out of Chattanooga. The three army corps comprising Rosecrans' s army split and set out for Chattanooga by separate routes. In early September, Rosecrans consolidated his forces scattered in Tennessee and Georgia and forced Bragg's army out of Chattanooga, heading south. The Union troops followed it and brushed with it at Davis' Cross Roads. Bragg was determined to reoccupy Chattanooga and decided to meet a part of Rosecrans's army, defeat them, and then move back into the city. On the 17th he headed north, intending to meet and beat the XXI Army Corps. As Bragg marched north on the 18th, his cavalry and infantry fought with Union cavalry and mounted infantry which were armed with Spencer repeating rifles. Fighting began in earnest on the morning of the 19th, and Bragg's men hammered but did not break the Union line. The next day, Bragg continued his assault on the Union line on the left, and in late morning, Rosecrans was informed that he had a gap in his line. In moving units to shore up the supposed gap, Rosencrans created one, and James Longstreet's men promptly exploited it, driving one-third of the Union army, including Rosecrans himself, from the field. George H. Thomas took over command and began consolidating forces on Horseshoe Ridge and Snodgrass Hill. Although the Rebels launched determined assaults on these forces, they held until after dark. Thomas then led these men from the field leaving it to the Confederates. The Union retired to Chattanooga while the Rebels occupied the surrounding heights.
Result(s): Confederate victory
Location: Catoosa County and Walker County
Campaign: Chickamauga Campaign (1863)
Date(s): September 18-20, 1863
Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans and Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas [US]; Gen. Braxton Bragg and Lt. Gen. James Longstreet [CS]
Forces Engaged: The Army of the Cumberland [US]; Army of Tennessee [CS
Lena and Miles had no children. Miles divorced her after getting Margaret Ann Peeler pregnant.
Hampton Shiver Married Mentena Shiver daughter of Daniel Shiver and Mentena Shiver.
Laurel's brother Hampton, was murdered in Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia in 1901, leaving behind a wife and a daughter, Beatrice. The shooting occurred on the day President McKinley was assinated. The story was that Laurel had tracked the killer of Hampton, a Mr. Sam Story to Douglas, Georgia and shot him in the street to avenge Hamp's death. This was apparently not uncommon at the time, but even so Laurel was a fugitive and then disappeared - we believe to Florida, where he was supposed to have bought a tomato farm in Florida. Then later sold it to the Hunt's Tomato Company. Then After moving to Texas he bought a cattle farm.
Children from this marrage is listed under Hyson Shiver son of Greenberry Shiver...
Hyson Shiver was the son of Greenberry Shiver and Frances Williams.
Hamton Shiver is the son of James (John) and Polly Shiver.