James Morrison Quivey
1839-1927

Ringgold Veteran Is Dead At Houston Home
James M. Quivey, Aged 88, Native of Chartiers Township, Dies at Residence in Pike Street-Widely Known.

Houston, March 4. - James M. Quivey, aged 88 years veteran of the Civil war, and a member of Company D. Ringgold cavalry, 22nd regiment, died at his home in Pike street here, tonight, at 7:30 o'clock. Mr. Quivey served in the WAr of the Rebellion in the famous Ringgold command for two years and ten months and was one of the last of the veterans in this community.

A native of Chartiers township, Mr. QUivey spent practically all his life in this community, being a widely known farmer until his retirement some years ago.

Mr. Quivey was born March 1, 1839, in Chartiers township. In 1867 he was married to Mary White, who died in 1904. In 1912 Mr. Quivey married Mary T. Camp, who survives. Mr. Quivey, also, leaves the following sons and daughters by his first wife: John W. Quivey, Chartiers township; Harry G. QUivey, Wylandville; Mrs. Allie Porter, Houston; Miss Lena E. QUivey, Sewickley, and Mrs. CHarles Campbell, of Beaver. Eleven grandcildren and eight great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held at the Houston United Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Quivey was a member. Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W.F. Harkey. Interment will be in the Oak Springs cemetery.

WASHINGTON OBSERVER (Washington, Pennsylvania)

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