Emanuel Cave/Keve was born to John Keve, Jr. and Elizabeth Oliver Cole Keve in 1835 in Ohio and by July 1860 the family is living in Harrison County, MO. Emanuel made his way to Logan County, IL and entered the service On July 25, 1861 in Mound City, Pulaski County, IL for a period of 3 years. On Tuesday, April 22, 1862, his mother received a dispatch from Dr. Nelson advising her of the death of her son in the hospital in Mound City. Young Keve was a member of the 7th Illinois Regiment, enlisted in Capt. Easterbrock's company, from Atlanta, in the early part of the winter. He was in the late Battle of Shiloh, and was wounded in the arm and leg. It was generally supposed he would recover, but lockjaw setting in the brave boy died. He is spoken of as having been a young man of strict integrity and fine promise. Peace to his ashes.
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The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, Wed. May 14, 1862: THE FUNERAL. The funeral obsequies of young Keve and Abbott (Charles E.) took place in Phoenix Hall yesterday afternoon. The attendance was large, and, as heretofore on like occasions, all seemed deeply impressed with the ceremonies. The exercises were conducted by Reve, Price and Pitzer, were of an appropriate and solemn character. The fire companies, of which the deceased were members, were present; also the Zousre Cadets. Both these young men were wounded in the struggle on Shiloh plains. Young Keve fell on Sunday afternoon, severely wounded; was subsequently removed to Mound City Hospital in Illinois, where, through the want of attention it is thought, he died. He was a young man of excellent character and fine promise. He leaves a widowed and aged mother to mourn his loss. Young Abbott enlisted in the commencement of the struggle; was universally respected by his comrades, and did good service for his country. He was wounded in the abdomen in the early part of the fight, brought home and hopes entertained of his recovery, until within a few days of his death. In both these young men, society and our country has lost worthy members. They are dead, honorably dead, and their memories will not soon be forgotten.
Thus far our town and county have suffered terribly from this rebellion, and from the number in the field, we may in the nature of things, expect to lose more. Though the loss falls heavily upon us, yet while they are willing to offer themselves up as sacrifices on their country's altar, we should should not in our sorrow forget that the glory was through them - that "it is sweet to die for one's country" - that it behooves us to honor them while sleeping, as we honored them while fighting our country's battles for us.
Great appreciation for their support is extended to the staff at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery and the VA for the order of the Government marker. - Nancy Miller
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The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, Wed. May 14, 1862: THE FUNERAL. The funeral obsequies of young Keve and Abbott (Charles E.) took place in Phoenix Hall yesterday afternoon. The attendance was large, and, as heretofore on like occasions, all seemed deeply impressed with the ceremonies. The exercises were conducted by Reve, Price and Pitzer, were of an appropriate and solemn character. The fire companies, of which the deceased were members, were present; also the Zousre Cadets. Both these young men were wounded in the struggle on Shiloh plains. Young Keve fell on Sunday afternoon, severely wounded; was subsequently removed to Mound City Hospital in Illinois, where, through the want of attention it is thought, he died. He was a young man of excellent character and fine promise. He leaves a widowed and aged mother to mourn his loss. Young Abbott enlisted in the commencement of the struggle; was universally respected by his comrades, and did good service for his country. He was wounded in the abdomen in the early part of the fight, brought home and hopes entertained of his recovery, until within a few days of his death. In both these young men, society and our country has lost worthy members. They are dead, honorably dead, and their memories will not soon be forgotten.
Thus far our town and county have suffered terribly from this rebellion, and from the number in the field, we may in the nature of things, expect to lose more. Though the loss falls heavily upon us, yet while they are willing to offer themselves up as sacrifices on their country's altar, we should should not in our sorrow forget that the glory was through them - that "it is sweet to die for one's country" - that it behooves us to honor them while sleeping, as we honored them while fighting our country's battles for us.
Great appreciation for their support is extended to the staff at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery and the VA for the order of the Government marker. - Nancy Miller
Emanuel Cave/Keve was born to John Keve, Jr. and Elizabeth Oliver Cole Keve in 1835 in Ohio and by July 1860 the family is living in Harrison County, MO. Emanuel made his way to Logan County, IL and entered the service On July 25, 1861 in Mound City, Pulaski County, IL for a period of 3 years. On Tuesday, April 22, 1862, his mother received a dispatch from Dr. Nelson advising her of the death of her son in the hospital in Mound City. Young Keve was a member of the 7th Illinois Regiment, enlisted in Capt. Easterbrock's company, from Atlanta, in the early part of the winter. He was in the late Battle of Shiloh, and was wounded in the arm and leg. It was generally supposed he would recover, but lockjaw setting in the brave boy died. He is spoken of as having been a young man of strict integrity and fine promise. Peace to his ashes.
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The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, Wed. May 14, 1862: THE FUNERAL. The funeral obsequies of young Keve and Abbott (Charles E.) took place in Phoenix Hall yesterday afternoon. The attendance was large, and, as heretofore on like occasions, all seemed deeply impressed with the ceremonies. The exercises were conducted by Reve, Price and Pitzer, were of an appropriate and solemn character. The fire companies, of which the deceased were members, were present; also the Zousre Cadets. Both these young men were wounded in the struggle on Shiloh plains. Young Keve fell on Sunday afternoon, severely wounded; was subsequently removed to Mound City Hospital in Illinois, where, through the want of attention it is thought, he died. He was a young man of excellent character and fine promise. He leaves a widowed and aged mother to mourn his loss. Young Abbott enlisted in the commencement of the struggle; was universally respected by his comrades, and did good service for his country. He was wounded in the abdomen in the early part of the fight, brought home and hopes entertained of his recovery, until within a few days of his death. In both these young men, society and our country has lost worthy members. They are dead, honorably dead, and their memories will not soon be forgotten.
Thus far our town and county have suffered terribly from this rebellion, and from the number in the field, we may in the nature of things, expect to lose more. Though the loss falls heavily upon us, yet while they are willing to offer themselves up as sacrifices on their country's altar, we should should not in our sorrow forget that the glory was through them - that "it is sweet to die for one's country" - that it behooves us to honor them while sleeping, as we honored them while fighting our country's battles for us.
Great appreciation for their support is extended to the staff at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery and the VA for the order of the Government marker. - Nancy Miller
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The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, Wed. May 14, 1862: THE FUNERAL. The funeral obsequies of young Keve and Abbott (Charles E.) took place in Phoenix Hall yesterday afternoon. The attendance was large, and, as heretofore on like occasions, all seemed deeply impressed with the ceremonies. The exercises were conducted by Reve, Price and Pitzer, were of an appropriate and solemn character. The fire companies, of which the deceased were members, were present; also the Zousre Cadets. Both these young men were wounded in the struggle on Shiloh plains. Young Keve fell on Sunday afternoon, severely wounded; was subsequently removed to Mound City Hospital in Illinois, where, through the want of attention it is thought, he died. He was a young man of excellent character and fine promise. He leaves a widowed and aged mother to mourn his loss. Young Abbott enlisted in the commencement of the struggle; was universally respected by his comrades, and did good service for his country. He was wounded in the abdomen in the early part of the fight, brought home and hopes entertained of his recovery, until within a few days of his death. In both these young men, society and our country has lost worthy members. They are dead, honorably dead, and their memories will not soon be forgotten.
Thus far our town and county have suffered terribly from this rebellion, and from the number in the field, we may in the nature of things, expect to lose more. Though the loss falls heavily upon us, yet while they are willing to offer themselves up as sacrifices on their country's altar, we should should not in our sorrow forget that the glory was through them - that "it is sweet to die for one's country" - that it behooves us to honor them while sleeping, as we honored them while fighting our country's battles for us.
Great appreciation for their support is extended to the staff at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery and the VA for the order of the Government marker. - Nancy Miller
Gravesite Details
Headstone was ordered through the VA in April 2016 by local genealogist, Nancy J. Miller.
