The Valley of the Shadow

Sylvester McElheney

Before the war, Sylvester McElheney, a plasterer, lived with his wife Harriet in Fannett Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. In the last years of the war, Sylvester left his wife and home and enlisted in the army. He served as a private in the 208th Pennsylvania from September 1864 until his death April 1865. Harriet survived her husband and remained in Fannett after the war.

The following links provide access to
the most likely matches in the Valley of the Shadow databases:

Sylvester and Harriet McElheney: 1860 Census | 1870 Census | Military Service


Part 2: The War Years

Return to the War Years Personal Papers

Part 3: The Aftermath

Return to the Aftermath Personal Papers



Franklin County Personal Papers: Eve of War | War Years | Aftermath
Augusta County Personal Papers: Eve of War | War Years | Aftermath



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