Vintage, Carte De Visite (CDV), Civil War Lt. Colonel Leonidas Horney
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:52860361 | Format: Carte de Visite (CDV) |
Photo Type: CDV | Type: Photograph |
Original/Reprint: Original Print | Featured Refinements: Civil War CDV |
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH: Colonel Leonidas Horney was born in Guilford County, North Carolina, September 4, 1817. His parents moved, when he was only a year old, to St. Clair County, Illinois. He is a son of the Honorable Samuel Horney, whose history appears in this work. In the spring of 1825 his parents removed with him to Schuyler County, Illinois. Leonidas received most of his early education in the common schools of this county. After leaving school he engaged in teaching for a few years. On the 2d of September, 1841, at the age of twenty-four, he was married to Miss Jane, the daughter of William H. Crawford, Esquire, of Schuyler County. Soon after his marriage he purchased a farm and engaged in agricultural pursuits and stock raising. On the breaking out of the war with Mexico, Mr. Horney enlisted as a private in Company (?), commanded by Captain W. A. Richardson; regiment commanded by Colonel John J. Hardin. They were very soon ordered to the seat of war, after their organization. He served in that division of the army commanded by General Taylor, and while bravely fighting, he was wounded at the battle of Buena Vista. It being a flesh wound, did not disable him. At the close of the war he was mustered out and returned home, where he again engaged in farming. Soon after his return he was elected to the offices of county surveyor of Schuyler County, and retained that position until the breaking out of the war of the rebellion, when, with the same patriotic devotion to the cause of the Union as evinced in the war with Mexico, he laid aside the pursuits of peace and the endearments of a happy family, and again drew forth his sword in defense of the flag of his country. In August of 1861, he volunteered, and was elected captain of Company A, 10th regiment, Missouri Infantry, and soon after he was promoted to the rank of major, and soon after to the rank of colonel. He participated in many hard fought battles, and at the battle of Corinth, October 4, 1862, received a flesh wound, which did not disable him from active service. At the siege of Vicksburg, near Champion Hill, while bravely leading his gallant regiment into the fight, he was shot and killed, and fell into the arms of his men. He was buried on the field, within a few paces of where he fell. After the war he was brought home, and buried on the 15th of February, 1865, in what is known as the Thompson graveyard, near Littleton, being buried with the honors of war. The colonel left a wife and family of seven children, who are residing on their farm, near Littleton. The three oldest children are married; the remainder living at home and single. The colonel was a man highly respected for his many virtues, and in losing him, not only his family, but the people of the county, lost a noble and valuable citizen.You will receive the item shown in the pics. Please review the pics and ask questions before bidding.I DO NOT SHIP ON SUNDAY OR MONDAYYour item will be packed & shipped with the utmost care.All items over $100.00 will include insurance in the shipping price.We pack with tons of bubble wrap/peanuts and have plenty of experience in shipping breakable items, Therefore there is no need to send a message asking to "pack with care".If you have any questions...feel free to email us. Please pay immediately after the auction. If no payment is received within 3 days.. eBay will be notified of non-payment. We really don't enjoy chasing people for the money.No International shipping!!We do try to give discounts automatically when you buy more than one of a product.Returns will be given only if the item is not as described in the ad....See below for more info. After 3 days of non-payment eBay will be notified of you not paying and the item will be relisted. We can't be bothered by people who want to pay for the item a month later. We apologize for having to write this in our ads but we're tired of being taken advantage of.If there is a problem with your item, please contact us immediately. Customer satisfaction is extremely important to us and we will work with you to resolve any issues to the best of our ability. Any refunds issued will be for the cost of the item and the original shipping only!!…This does not include your shipping to return the item.....this is your responsibility per eBay rules.Feedback is provided on every transaction you make with us and we ask that you do the same. We want to ensure that every customer has a positive buying experience, we cannot do that if you do not communicate with us. Before issuing any negative feedback, please contact us so that we may resolve any issues that you have.Most of all, thank you for shopping with us. Please remember that customer service is very important to us. Feel free to contact us regarding any questions you may have. We are always more than happy to assist and will answer every email we receive.Good Luck Bidding!Don't forget to leave feedback once you have received your item!Thanks!
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