The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-08-12
TRIBUTE 10 cApr. lrAvY.
Father of MIR. George Leavy Of Green.
VILE.


Tribute OF Respect TO the Memory Of
Captain Samuel T. Leavy of Midway.
Ky. by his friend and comrade, DR.
John A. Lewis, OF Georgetown, Ky,
published in the Lexington Herald
of July 3lst. 1910, win BE- Of interest
to our readers, since the late Captain
lcavy above referred to, was the
father OF our popular townsman, Mt
George Leavy, while the writer Or
Lewis, of Georgetown, Ky, Is well
known TO some of our citizens who
pronounce him to he one of the most
prominent and respected men OF that
state.
"a few days ago Capt Samuel
Leavy, of Midway, Ky, was laid to
rest in the Lexington cemetery by his
old comrades of the Lost Cause
When the gallant soldier surrender
ed to the dread enemy, and joined
that great pallid host, who all save
honor lost, many veterans heart
was made sad, and many an eye was
dImmed with tears.
Having been intimately associated
with Captain Leavy during the entire
war; having been his close and con.
slant friend during all the years that
have elapsed since We laid down our
arms ON the banks OF the Savannah
desire to ofrer in my poor way, a
slight tribute to his memory
The momentous year OF 1861
found Captain Leayy in the full vigor
of his young manhood Enthusiastic
brave and in fun sympathy with the
South, without hesitation he enlisted
in her armies, pedging his life and
his honor in defense of cause which
he sincerely believed to be just and
right. He volunteered for service un.
der the banner and leadership Of
the peerless cavalry commanders, Gen
eral John H. Morgan, and LETT home
TO do battle for his convictions and
his country.
shortly after his enlistment, he
was transferred to the Ninth Ken
lucky Cavalry. Col W. c. p. Brock.
enridge, commanding, and was pro
noted from the ranks to lieutenant
in Company G of that regiment In
this position Captain Leavy served
CALAMITY and efficiently until Novem-
Der, 1864, when he was transferred
to Wheelers command. General
Wheeler was, at that date, opposing
and retarding, in every possible way
Sherman's march to the sea As
commander of the advance guard
Captain Leavy was ever on the alert
and on the move; his duties were ar
duous and hazardous in the extreme.
but he performed them to the entire
satisfaction of his superior officer,
and was, more than once. compliment
ed and commended for his efficiency
ana conspicuous gallantry
1T was my fortune to have been an
eye witness to Captain Leavy's effic
iency and gallantry on many wen con
tested fields of battle, and l can
truthfully say | never knew a more
superb soldier of equal rank. In my
estimation he combined in his make
up, admirably. the poise and determi-
nation of the infantryman with the
dash and enthusiasm of the cavalry
man
I'm December, 1864, near Louisville,
Ga. Captain Leayy led his advance
guard in charge upon one of Sher-
mans columns In this charge he
was shot through the body and, to all
appearances, was moTtauly wounded
but his strong vital powers, coupled
with his determination. pulled him
through. He recovered in time to re,
port back to his command just before
its surrender on May 10. 1865, AT
Washington, Ga
After the surrender, Capt. Leayy
returned to his home at Midway, Ky.
and took up the battle Of life which
he fought brayely to the end He was
highly honorod and esteemed by all
who knew him. By nature noble
man, brave, true and loyal to his
friends. More than once he was hon
ored by being elected to I'LL positions
OF honor and trust in the state an,
nation. and always filled them will
marked ability.
In 1877 he was happily married Il
Miss Elizabeth Jones, daughter o
Major william Jones, of Versatile
Ky, who was a gallant soldier OF III
Lost Cause. and who fell before Ricl
mond, Va, in defense of the soutl
while serving on the stan of Maio
General Charles Field"