The son of Peter & Margaret Esther (Ritter) Flickinge, he married Eliza Jane Sheibley and fathered John William (b. 10/11/54), Margaret A. (b. 11/22/57), George Sheibley (b. 08/17/59), David Newton (b. 06/03/67), and Anna Laura Jane (b. 10/10/69 - married William Donovan). In 1860, he was a tanner living with his family in Saville Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, although his military data suggests he may have moved to Juniata County by mid 1863.
A Civil War veteran, he served two terms of service:
1. Enlisted in Juniata County June 24, 1863, during the Gettysburg crisis, mustered into state service at Harrisburg that same day as a private with the Jones Independent Cavalry, promoted to sergeant June 26, and honorably discharged with the unit August 12, 1863.
2. Drafted (federally) and mustered into federal service at Mifflin, Juniata County, November 28, 1863, as a private with Co. F, 49th Pennsylvania Infantry, and honorably discharged by general order May 30, 1865.
Cause of his death is listed as a "cerebral hemorrhage" with "chronic valvular disease of heart" a contributing factor.
NOTE: The obituary shown below is from the Perry County Democrat of November 3, 1920. The Civil War data it reports for Benjamin Flickinger is largely fiction, as is noted where applicable. Refer to the data above for the correct military history.
Benjamin Flickinger, who was one of Marysville's oldest citizens died last Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. after a week's illness following a light stroke of paralysis. Benjamin Ritter Flickinger a son of Peter and Margaret (Ritter) Flickinger and was born at Ickesburg, on December 1, 1830, aged at death 89 years 10 months, and 26 days. Mr. Flickinger was one of a family of eight sons and two daughters. The following preceded him in death John Flickinger, Mrs. Eliza Pousum, George W. Flickinger, David Flickinger, Mrs. Susan Wagner, and William Flickinger. On January 1, 1852 he was united in marriage to Eliza Jane Sheibley at Bridgeport by Rev. Ruthoff. Four children were born to this union, three of whom; Mrs. W.J. Donovan and George S. Flickinger, of Marysville and J.W. Flickinger of Harrisburg, survive him. His wife preceded him in death two years ago, after a married life of almost 67 years. He is survived by 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
After his marriage he moved to Loysville where he engaged in the tanning business until 1874, when he moved to Marysville where he has since resided. While a resident of that place he was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company until 1900, when he was retired being the first employee to retire in that place. He served one term as Marysville's Chief Burgess (Mayor). He was a staunch Democrat and cast his first vote for Buchanan in 1856. At an early age he connected with the Reformed Church at Ickesburg. During his life he was an earnest and deout worker in the Reformed Church. Through his efforts the first organ was purchased and the first choir organized to the Reformed Church of Marysville. As long as his health permitted he was found in his place in the church. He was held in high esteem by all.
During the Civil War he enlisted June 18, 1863 from Juniata County and was mustered into service at Harrisburg to serve six months as Quarter Master Sergeant [sergeant is true; quartermaster sergeant is unverified], under Capt. J.W. Jones [Independent Cavalry Militia] and Col. J.E. Winecoup in Co. D, 29th Regt. Penna. Vol. Inf. [false; no evidence supports this contention] to serve three years as private in Co. F, 40th Regt. Penn. Vol. Inf [false; likely a typo that should say "49th"]. He was captured May 6, 1864 and sent to Robinson's Cross Roads, Orange Courthouse, then to Jordanville, Lynchburg, Danville, Andersonville, where he remained until April 1865 when he was sent to Jacksonville, Fla. and Annapolis, MD and parole. [His capture and subsequent imprisonment is unverified.] He was honorably discharged May 15 [false], 1865 at Harrisburg. In the year spent in Andersonville Prison he suffered untold hardships and privations. [Again, unverified but worth a second look.]
He was a Post Commander in Lieut. *David Corl Post G.A.R. [false! No such post existed] and was also a member of P.O.S.of A. Funeral services conducted by his pastor, Rev. Ralph E. Hartman were held at his late residence Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, after which burial was in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Marysville
A Civil War veteran, he served two terms of service:
1. Enlisted in Juniata County June 24, 1863, during the Gettysburg crisis, mustered into state service at Harrisburg that same day as a private with the Jones Independent Cavalry, promoted to sergeant June 26, and honorably discharged with the unit August 12, 1863.
2. Drafted (federally) and mustered into federal service at Mifflin, Juniata County, November 28, 1863, as a private with Co. F, 49th Pennsylvania Infantry, and honorably discharged by general order May 30, 1865.
Cause of his death is listed as a "cerebral hemorrhage" with "chronic valvular disease of heart" a contributing factor.
NOTE: The obituary shown below is from the Perry County Democrat of November 3, 1920. The Civil War data it reports for Benjamin Flickinger is largely fiction, as is noted where applicable. Refer to the data above for the correct military history.
Benjamin Flickinger, who was one of Marysville's oldest citizens died last Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. after a week's illness following a light stroke of paralysis. Benjamin Ritter Flickinger a son of Peter and Margaret (Ritter) Flickinger and was born at Ickesburg, on December 1, 1830, aged at death 89 years 10 months, and 26 days. Mr. Flickinger was one of a family of eight sons and two daughters. The following preceded him in death John Flickinger, Mrs. Eliza Pousum, George W. Flickinger, David Flickinger, Mrs. Susan Wagner, and William Flickinger. On January 1, 1852 he was united in marriage to Eliza Jane Sheibley at Bridgeport by Rev. Ruthoff. Four children were born to this union, three of whom; Mrs. W.J. Donovan and George S. Flickinger, of Marysville and J.W. Flickinger of Harrisburg, survive him. His wife preceded him in death two years ago, after a married life of almost 67 years. He is survived by 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
After his marriage he moved to Loysville where he engaged in the tanning business until 1874, when he moved to Marysville where he has since resided. While a resident of that place he was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company until 1900, when he was retired being the first employee to retire in that place. He served one term as Marysville's Chief Burgess (Mayor). He was a staunch Democrat and cast his first vote for Buchanan in 1856. At an early age he connected with the Reformed Church at Ickesburg. During his life he was an earnest and deout worker in the Reformed Church. Through his efforts the first organ was purchased and the first choir organized to the Reformed Church of Marysville. As long as his health permitted he was found in his place in the church. He was held in high esteem by all.
During the Civil War he enlisted June 18, 1863 from Juniata County and was mustered into service at Harrisburg to serve six months as Quarter Master Sergeant [sergeant is true; quartermaster sergeant is unverified], under Capt. J.W. Jones [Independent Cavalry Militia] and Col. J.E. Winecoup in Co. D, 29th Regt. Penna. Vol. Inf. [false; no evidence supports this contention] to serve three years as private in Co. F, 40th Regt. Penn. Vol. Inf [false; likely a typo that should say "49th"]. He was captured May 6, 1864 and sent to Robinson's Cross Roads, Orange Courthouse, then to Jordanville, Lynchburg, Danville, Andersonville, where he remained until April 1865 when he was sent to Jacksonville, Fla. and Annapolis, MD and parole. [His capture and subsequent imprisonment is unverified.] He was honorably discharged May 15 [false], 1865 at Harrisburg. In the year spent in Andersonville Prison he suffered untold hardships and privations. [Again, unverified but worth a second look.]
He was a Post Commander in Lieut. *David Corl Post G.A.R. [false! No such post existed] and was also a member of P.O.S.of A. Funeral services conducted by his pastor, Rev. Ralph E. Hartman were held at his late residence Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, after which burial was in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Marysville
The son of Peter & Margaret Esther (Ritter) Flickinge, he married Eliza Jane Sheibley and fathered John William (b. 10/11/54), Margaret A. (b. 11/22/57), George Sheibley (b. 08/17/59), David Newton (b. 06/03/67), and Anna Laura Jane (b. 10/10/69 - married William Donovan). In 1860, he was a tanner living with his family in Saville Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, although his military data suggests he may have moved to Juniata County by mid 1863.
A Civil War veteran, he served two terms of service:
1. Enlisted in Juniata County June 24, 1863, during the Gettysburg crisis, mustered into state service at Harrisburg that same day as a private with the Jones Independent Cavalry, promoted to sergeant June 26, and honorably discharged with the unit August 12, 1863.
2. Drafted (federally) and mustered into federal service at Mifflin, Juniata County, November 28, 1863, as a private with Co. F, 49th Pennsylvania Infantry, and honorably discharged by general order May 30, 1865.
Cause of his death is listed as a "cerebral hemorrhage" with "chronic valvular disease of heart" a contributing factor.
NOTE: The obituary shown below is from the Perry County Democrat of November 3, 1920. The Civil War data it reports for Benjamin Flickinger is largely fiction, as is noted where applicable. Refer to the data above for the correct military history.
Benjamin Flickinger, who was one of Marysville's oldest citizens died last Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. after a week's illness following a light stroke of paralysis. Benjamin Ritter Flickinger a son of Peter and Margaret (Ritter) Flickinger and was born at Ickesburg, on December 1, 1830, aged at death 89 years 10 months, and 26 days. Mr. Flickinger was one of a family of eight sons and two daughters. The following preceded him in death John Flickinger, Mrs. Eliza Pousum, George W. Flickinger, David Flickinger, Mrs. Susan Wagner, and William Flickinger. On January 1, 1852 he was united in marriage to Eliza Jane Sheibley at Bridgeport by Rev. Ruthoff. Four children were born to this union, three of whom; Mrs. W.J. Donovan and George S. Flickinger, of Marysville and J.W. Flickinger of Harrisburg, survive him. His wife preceded him in death two years ago, after a married life of almost 67 years. He is survived by 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
After his marriage he moved to Loysville where he engaged in the tanning business until 1874, when he moved to Marysville where he has since resided. While a resident of that place he was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company until 1900, when he was retired being the first employee to retire in that place. He served one term as Marysville's Chief Burgess (Mayor). He was a staunch Democrat and cast his first vote for Buchanan in 1856. At an early age he connected with the Reformed Church at Ickesburg. During his life he was an earnest and deout worker in the Reformed Church. Through his efforts the first organ was purchased and the first choir organized to the Reformed Church of Marysville. As long as his health permitted he was found in his place in the church. He was held in high esteem by all.
During the Civil War he enlisted June 18, 1863 from Juniata County and was mustered into service at Harrisburg to serve six months as Quarter Master Sergeant [sergeant is true; quartermaster sergeant is unverified], under Capt. J.W. Jones [Independent Cavalry Militia] and Col. J.E. Winecoup in Co. D, 29th Regt. Penna. Vol. Inf. [false; no evidence supports this contention] to serve three years as private in Co. F, 40th Regt. Penn. Vol. Inf [false; likely a typo that should say "49th"]. He was captured May 6, 1864 and sent to Robinson's Cross Roads, Orange Courthouse, then to Jordanville, Lynchburg, Danville, Andersonville, where he remained until April 1865 when he was sent to Jacksonville, Fla. and Annapolis, MD and parole. [His capture and subsequent imprisonment is unverified.] He was honorably discharged May 15 [false], 1865 at Harrisburg. In the year spent in Andersonville Prison he suffered untold hardships and privations. [Again, unverified but worth a second look.]
He was a Post Commander in Lieut. *David Corl Post G.A.R. [false! No such post existed] and was also a member of P.O.S.of A. Funeral services conducted by his pastor, Rev. Ralph E. Hartman were held at his late residence Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, after which burial was in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Marysville
A Civil War veteran, he served two terms of service:
1. Enlisted in Juniata County June 24, 1863, during the Gettysburg crisis, mustered into state service at Harrisburg that same day as a private with the Jones Independent Cavalry, promoted to sergeant June 26, and honorably discharged with the unit August 12, 1863.
2. Drafted (federally) and mustered into federal service at Mifflin, Juniata County, November 28, 1863, as a private with Co. F, 49th Pennsylvania Infantry, and honorably discharged by general order May 30, 1865.
Cause of his death is listed as a "cerebral hemorrhage" with "chronic valvular disease of heart" a contributing factor.
NOTE: The obituary shown below is from the Perry County Democrat of November 3, 1920. The Civil War data it reports for Benjamin Flickinger is largely fiction, as is noted where applicable. Refer to the data above for the correct military history.
Benjamin Flickinger, who was one of Marysville's oldest citizens died last Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. after a week's illness following a light stroke of paralysis. Benjamin Ritter Flickinger a son of Peter and Margaret (Ritter) Flickinger and was born at Ickesburg, on December 1, 1830, aged at death 89 years 10 months, and 26 days. Mr. Flickinger was one of a family of eight sons and two daughters. The following preceded him in death John Flickinger, Mrs. Eliza Pousum, George W. Flickinger, David Flickinger, Mrs. Susan Wagner, and William Flickinger. On January 1, 1852 he was united in marriage to Eliza Jane Sheibley at Bridgeport by Rev. Ruthoff. Four children were born to this union, three of whom; Mrs. W.J. Donovan and George S. Flickinger, of Marysville and J.W. Flickinger of Harrisburg, survive him. His wife preceded him in death two years ago, after a married life of almost 67 years. He is survived by 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
After his marriage he moved to Loysville where he engaged in the tanning business until 1874, when he moved to Marysville where he has since resided. While a resident of that place he was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company until 1900, when he was retired being the first employee to retire in that place. He served one term as Marysville's Chief Burgess (Mayor). He was a staunch Democrat and cast his first vote for Buchanan in 1856. At an early age he connected with the Reformed Church at Ickesburg. During his life he was an earnest and deout worker in the Reformed Church. Through his efforts the first organ was purchased and the first choir organized to the Reformed Church of Marysville. As long as his health permitted he was found in his place in the church. He was held in high esteem by all.
During the Civil War he enlisted June 18, 1863 from Juniata County and was mustered into service at Harrisburg to serve six months as Quarter Master Sergeant [sergeant is true; quartermaster sergeant is unverified], under Capt. J.W. Jones [Independent Cavalry Militia] and Col. J.E. Winecoup in Co. D, 29th Regt. Penna. Vol. Inf. [false; no evidence supports this contention] to serve three years as private in Co. F, 40th Regt. Penn. Vol. Inf [false; likely a typo that should say "49th"]. He was captured May 6, 1864 and sent to Robinson's Cross Roads, Orange Courthouse, then to Jordanville, Lynchburg, Danville, Andersonville, where he remained until April 1865 when he was sent to Jacksonville, Fla. and Annapolis, MD and parole. [His capture and subsequent imprisonment is unverified.] He was honorably discharged May 15 [false], 1865 at Harrisburg. In the year spent in Andersonville Prison he suffered untold hardships and privations. [Again, unverified but worth a second look.]
He was a Post Commander in Lieut. *David Corl Post G.A.R. [false! No such post existed] and was also a member of P.O.S.of A. Funeral services conducted by his pastor, Rev. Ralph E. Hartman were held at his late residence Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, after which burial was in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Marysville
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