Theophilius M. Shemwell
Private, Company D, 17th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry

Theo was the son of John P. Shemwell and Drucilla (Tomerlin) Shemwell. He enrolled on 18 October 1861 and was mustered in on January 1, 1862 in Calhoun for a three-year enlistment. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of FT. Donelson on February 15, 1862. According to records and family history - he was hit in the jaw and transported to a field hospital where he died. He was a private in Company C, 25th Kentucky Infantry prior to consolidation. His burial place is unknown.


For more information contact Herb Shemwell, [email protected]

 
Sources:
Email of Herb Shemwell of 2 August 2003
Official KY AG Report, listed as Shernwell pg 956
For a full story of the 17th, and to view report of Colonel McHenry, see the 17th Timeline and related links at www.geocities.com/seventeenthkyinf/timeline.html