Philip Leander Hiteshew (1840-1910)

Philip Leander Hiteshew was born 11.Sep.1840, probably in Frederick, Frederick, MD (residence of his parents per 1840 census). His parents were Daniel Hiteshew and Susan Grinder.

During the Civil War, Philip enlisted as private in Company I,First Cavalry, Maryland Volunteers (Union Army) on 3.Sep.1861 and was promoted to sergeant that same day. He was severely wounded in action at Harper's Ferry on 13.Sep.1862 but recovered sufficiently to return to service. He was promoted to first lieutenant on 28.Aug.1863 and then to captain 29.Oct.1864. During the Appomattox campaign, he commanded a squadron comprised of three companies. He mustered out with his regiment on 8.Aug.1865.

In Aug.1856, Philip married Fannie A. Wilcoxon. The marriage probably took place in Frederick County, MD.

Early census records show that Philip attended school as a boy, and later census records show that he was able to read write. He worked as a store keeper and then as a custom house clerk.

After their marriage, Philip and Fannie continued to live in Frederick, Frederick, MD for a time. Sometime before 1880, they moved to Baltimore, but by 1890 they had returned to Frederick. By 1900 Philip owned a home free of mortgage.

Philip died at age 69 on 13.Feb.1910 in Frederick, Frederick, MD. His grave is in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick, MD. This page is a stub in need of an editor.