New-York tribune., 1867-08-20
SHERIDAN ar H0ME

A correspondent of The Cincinnati Commercial
writes pleasant sketch Of visit TO the house Of the
Sheridan family in Somerset, Ohio. The family now con
slsts Of the father and mother p H. Sheridan, John l.
Sheridan, Michael V. Sheridan, and the daughter and
SISTER Mary, who. about years since married to
Capt John Wilson. who is a native OF Perry County but
served through the in Michigan regiment Mary is
the only daughter, and since her marriage she her
husband live in the house with her parents John Shcr
dan father of the General is apparently about G5 years
honestlockng llibernian and not afraid Of work He
can be seen at almost any time cultyaug OF improving
John H. is lawyer by profession, and has recently re-
moved to Columbus, Ohio. Michael v has commission
Concerning Sherdan's youth we quote:
"Phip H. Sheridan was born at the CITY OF Albany.
state OF ork In February. 1881 His parents are
ttyes OF Ireland County of Kerry Their oldest child,
John Sheridan and wife, with their hid farewell
TO their native land and 10 America their adopted
where as before stated Phil sheridan was born They
resided here about five years. While Phil very
Ohio. The parents IN quite limited circumstances
aud pills early experience was that Of other
boys similarly situated When the turnpike was
being built through Somerset phi's father used 90
own and drive cart Men Of Pills age
tell us that they have often seen him hanging on his
fathers cart and once in while when hc would TO
drive he would be highly delighted Phil must been
years. he was taken by John Talbot. hardwaro-iner
chant to serve IN his store He served Mr. Talbot salts
factOrV about Two years After leaving Mr. Talbot the
subject of our sketch went to stand in the store of d.
hlteNcAu, or Somerset Here WO
believe he remained until he was appointed cadet at
West Point Gen Thos Ritchie, farmer living five miles
east OF Somerset had been elected To Congress for the
district composed of Perry, Morgan ana Washington
Mr.. Ritchie was good judge OF character. lie was
acquainted with young Sheridan took a fancy to
him. and proposed to send hm to West Point. Young
Sheridan was willing, and his parents agreed 10 IT, The
were not very sangine that he would be accepted on a
count Of his size. He very small for his age But
student at this great military school Ia due Of
time he graduated. received an appointment, aud was
some encounter with the Indians he won and received
his first promotion There was not much opportunity TO
achieve military distinction there; but at length the war
came on. aud his subsequent military career rs Wen
known An incident is related by friend mat viii give
little insight into his character boy. travelling
erset Phil Sheridan then about or 10 years Of age
stepped up. and in loud clear, yet respectful tone IN
man had not the Kind Of book desired but tho inquiry
little unusual for boy Of hatage. We ask men OF
erset when boy what they remember Of him. and the
general reply is that they remember him Shoregged
little boy who could run or jump IN the dust or mud
fellow nveterate talker and sharp as there was
any Of The talking part as we all know, PM Las
left off He must have said 1t nearly all when hc was
boy. .-,.,--....
while Phil. was yet student at West Point At the iine
lac was at home on fuTlOugh We remember ''cinS nm
hs uniform in his slippers and white SUcks step
ping about town aud calling upon MS iiled'. ne hd an
Independent, satisfied air. and seemed greatly a peace
with himself and the world We met him AT large, social
dance He chose partner ana went throuEh a Sou.lu
in sort OF abstrdCted careless way ana there
linn in the giddy dance. Your correspondent, with
others thought young man beng educated al pH3c eN
pense for the trade of country that would be AT
peace for the years, very great shakes
after all
Gen. Sheridan at home for day or two At a time
during the when he was transferred from me
West 10 the East and other occasion lie was 1T
orally besieged hotel in GAINESVILLE and preparations
being made kind OF great demonstration
But the General by the aid Of friend, mado his escape
out the back and far on his 10 SOmcrr" be-
fore was know1 that he had left the city The people
Of Somerset also thought they must make regular
demonstration in honor of the distinguished soldier
They marched In regular procession 10 the suburban
residence Of the Sheridan family, and citizen was ap
pointed TO perperac written address at the General
Phil out aud the people gathered upon the green IN
the yard in front Of the dwelling He listened respect
fully the address but all the while kept shaking hands
with girls and boys who gathered him. At
close he simply thanked the people for the demon
Of respect. Gen Sheridan means 20 be
dsTespectul to the people but he has such d'tase Of
being the center subject Of scene, that he always
| avoids Il il he can IN any sort OF civil manner.
Phil has always had great affection FOR his parents and
keeps up q regular correspondence with them and the
other members the family. Ever since he has had
commission the army he has helped his parents nuch
and assisted them in purchasing and Improving the home
that they occupy He also looked well 10 the cduca
! tiOn OF his brothers and sisters"