Union County OhArchives Obituaries.....Livingston, Samuel Patterson March 1914
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The Richwood Gazette, April 2, 1914
AGED VETERAN ANSWERS LAST BUGLE CALL THURSDAY
Of Fourteen Children Who Settle In Claiborne Township In Early Days—Eight 
Brothers Serve As Private Soldiers During The Civil War

Samuel Patterson Livingston, one of the oldest, best known and most highly 
respected pioneer residents of Richwood and veteran of the Civil war, died 
Thursday morning at 3 o’clock, at his home on west Bomford street in Richwood. 
He was eighty years old December 15 last, and had been in failing health for 
several years past. He suffered of the ills due to advanced age and though at 
times he would b e confined to his home for weeks, he would rally and would be 
able to be on our streets and to attend church services. His last illness 
extended over a period of several weeks, but he was a patient sufferer and was 
ready and willing to die when the final summons came.
The deceased was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, December 15, 1834. He was a 
son of Samuel and Jane Livingston, who were the parents of fourteen children, 
eleven daughters and three sons. In 1836 the family came to Union county. They 
settled on a farm just west of Richwood, living in a log hut in the midst of a 
forest. The father and sons tilled the soil, felled the timber and worked as 
only pioneers knew how. Their children were John, William, Patterson, Phillip, 
Mary Jane, Thomas, Harrison, Margaret, George, Cornelius, Lycurgus, Joseph, 
Eliza Ann and Lorenzo. All grew up on the farm near here and helped in 
developing the beautiful county west of the village.
In the course of time the Civil war broke out and eight stalwart sons from this 
one family enlisted in the great army called out by President Lincoln. They 
were John, William, Patterson, Phillip, Thomas, Harrison, George, and Lycurgus. 
Four of the brothers enlisted in the 174th regiment, two having been members of 
Co. B, and tow of Co. C. All saw active service during the war and what is 
truly remarkable, all returned home safely, several living for several years 
afterward. The deceased enlisted September 1, 1864, as a private soldier in Co. 
C, 174th Regt., O. V. I. He was discharged at Columbus, June 25, 1865. He 
participated in the battles at Murfreesboro, Battle of Cedars, Overalls Creek, 
Kingston and Fisher’s Forks. One of the events in his army life which he 
frequently recalled was the death of his comrade, Calvin Woodruff, who was shot 
down by his side.
When the local Post, Grand Army of the Republic, was organized in Richwood, in 
1882, at the instigation of the late Dr. Jerome Oatley, the name Livingston 
Post was given to the organization in recognition of the service rendered to 
the flag by this large family. The deceased was a charter member of the Post 
and when in health attended its meetings and was happy when in the company of 
his comrades. He joined the M. E. church in 1848, when he was fourteen years 
old, and throughout life remained a faithful and consistent member. The church 
at the time of his uniting with the organization was a log structure, situated 
on south Fulton street, where J. E. Langstaff’s residence now stands. What 
education he received was obtained in the little log school house located in 
the forest west of the village.
In 1859 the deceased was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Bigley and to 
their union four children were born. The youngest child died in infancy and 
three survive, William and Nettie Livingston of Richwood, and Elizabeth 
Livingston of Gallipolis. The wife and mother died two years ago. Only two 
brothers survive, Joseph Livingston of Barberton and Lycurgus Livingston of 
Richwood.
Funeral services were held from the M. E. church Saturday afternoon at 1:30 
o’clock, the pastor, Rev. Albert H. Weaver, officiating. Interment followed in 
Claiborne cemetery. The service was held under the auspices of Livingston Post, 
G. A. R., whose ranks are fast being depleted.


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