Captain William Tice was born in Jackson Township, Lebanon county, February 2, 1818. He was a son of Major John Tice who saw service in the Mexican War. His early life was spent with his father on the farm.
In 1843 he married Sarah Becker and settled on a farm of his own in the vicinity of Myerstown, Pa. He paid special attention to stock raising and in the course of about ten years he was the owner of several of the finest and best equipped farms in his native county, and his superior stock was in great demand. In 1855 he located in Myerstown and soon became one of the most progressive and prominent citizens of the town. He was a member of the Reformed Church, and was one of the original organizers and promoters of Palatinate College, the leading educational institution of the county. Immediately after the close of the war, 1865, he was elected county treasurer and served in that capacty for one term.
From his father, and probably from his earlier ancestors, he inherited the strong instincts of a soldier. This is evidenced from the fact that he always took a deep interest in local military affairs. He served as captain of the Myerstown Dragoons for a number of years, and as major of the consolidated militia organizations in the county. It was in this manner that he prepared himself, perhaps unconsciously, for the more strenuous duties which he after wards so heroically encountered during the War of the Rebellion. Early in September, 1862 he received a commission from Governor Andrew G. Curtin to recruit a cavalry company to serve for three years, and in less than two weeks time he reported the maximum number of men to the governor for muster. He was unanimously elected captain of the company, and immediately after his election, he voluntarily pledged himself to remain with the company as long as his physical condition would permit him to do so. And the fact that he refused all promotions and was regularly mustered out of the service with his company, June 16, 1865, shows how faithfully he kept his pledge.
At the battle of Aldie, Va. June 16, 1863, [this occurred at the battle of Upperville, VA on June 21, 1863 along the Trappe Road] his favorite horse, "Jim" was struck by a Rebel shell and instantly killed. The shell cut his sabre in two. Both the sabre and shell are relics that are very highly prized in the Tice family.
During the engagement known as Old Church Tavern, Va., May 30, 1864, while fighting dismounted, he received a gun-shot wound and was obliged to go to the hospital for several weeks.
Captain Tice knew the duties of a soldier and performed them in a superior manner. He was well known and popular in the regiment. He was an excellent horseman and always rode the best horse in the regiment. He was always solicitous about the welfare of his men, and was in return, highly esteemed by them. His bravery in action was an inspiration to his men. He died September 15, 1870 and his remains were deposited on the family plot in the Union cemetery at Myerstown, Pa.
From pages 178-179, "History of the Seventeenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry" by H.P. Moyer.
In 1843 he married Sarah Becker and settled on a farm of his own in the vicinity of Myerstown, Pa. He paid special attention to stock raising and in the course of about ten years he was the owner of several of the finest and best equipped farms in his native county, and his superior stock was in great demand. In 1855 he located in Myerstown and soon became one of the most progressive and prominent citizens of the town. He was a member of the Reformed Church, and was one of the original organizers and promoters of Palatinate College, the leading educational institution of the county. Immediately after the close of the war, 1865, he was elected county treasurer and served in that capacty for one term.
From his father, and probably from his earlier ancestors, he inherited the strong instincts of a soldier. This is evidenced from the fact that he always took a deep interest in local military affairs. He served as captain of the Myerstown Dragoons for a number of years, and as major of the consolidated militia organizations in the county. It was in this manner that he prepared himself, perhaps unconsciously, for the more strenuous duties which he after wards so heroically encountered during the War of the Rebellion. Early in September, 1862 he received a commission from Governor Andrew G. Curtin to recruit a cavalry company to serve for three years, and in less than two weeks time he reported the maximum number of men to the governor for muster. He was unanimously elected captain of the company, and immediately after his election, he voluntarily pledged himself to remain with the company as long as his physical condition would permit him to do so. And the fact that he refused all promotions and was regularly mustered out of the service with his company, June 16, 1865, shows how faithfully he kept his pledge.
At the battle of Aldie, Va. June 16, 1863, [this occurred at the battle of Upperville, VA on June 21, 1863 along the Trappe Road] his favorite horse, "Jim" was struck by a Rebel shell and instantly killed. The shell cut his sabre in two. Both the sabre and shell are relics that are very highly prized in the Tice family.
During the engagement known as Old Church Tavern, Va., May 30, 1864, while fighting dismounted, he received a gun-shot wound and was obliged to go to the hospital for several weeks.
Captain Tice knew the duties of a soldier and performed them in a superior manner. He was well known and popular in the regiment. He was an excellent horseman and always rode the best horse in the regiment. He was always solicitous about the welfare of his men, and was in return, highly esteemed by them. His bravery in action was an inspiration to his men. He died September 15, 1870 and his remains were deposited on the family plot in the Union cemetery at Myerstown, Pa.
From pages 178-179, "History of the Seventeenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry" by H.P. Moyer.
Captain William Tice was born in Jackson Township, Lebanon county, February 2, 1818. He was a son of Major John Tice who saw service in the Mexican War. His early life was spent with his father on the farm.
In 1843 he married Sarah Becker and settled on a farm of his own in the vicinity of Myerstown, Pa. He paid special attention to stock raising and in the course of about ten years he was the owner of several of the finest and best equipped farms in his native county, and his superior stock was in great demand. In 1855 he located in Myerstown and soon became one of the most progressive and prominent citizens of the town. He was a member of the Reformed Church, and was one of the original organizers and promoters of Palatinate College, the leading educational institution of the county. Immediately after the close of the war, 1865, he was elected county treasurer and served in that capacty for one term.
From his father, and probably from his earlier ancestors, he inherited the strong instincts of a soldier. This is evidenced from the fact that he always took a deep interest in local military affairs. He served as captain of the Myerstown Dragoons for a number of years, and as major of the consolidated militia organizations in the county. It was in this manner that he prepared himself, perhaps unconsciously, for the more strenuous duties which he after wards so heroically encountered during the War of the Rebellion. Early in September, 1862 he received a commission from Governor Andrew G. Curtin to recruit a cavalry company to serve for three years, and in less than two weeks time he reported the maximum number of men to the governor for muster. He was unanimously elected captain of the company, and immediately after his election, he voluntarily pledged himself to remain with the company as long as his physical condition would permit him to do so. And the fact that he refused all promotions and was regularly mustered out of the service with his company, June 16, 1865, shows how faithfully he kept his pledge.
At the battle of Aldie, Va. June 16, 1863, [this occurred at the battle of Upperville, VA on June 21, 1863 along the Trappe Road] his favorite horse, "Jim" was struck by a Rebel shell and instantly killed. The shell cut his sabre in two. Both the sabre and shell are relics that are very highly prized in the Tice family.
During the engagement known as Old Church Tavern, Va., May 30, 1864, while fighting dismounted, he received a gun-shot wound and was obliged to go to the hospital for several weeks.
Captain Tice knew the duties of a soldier and performed them in a superior manner. He was well known and popular in the regiment. He was an excellent horseman and always rode the best horse in the regiment. He was always solicitous about the welfare of his men, and was in return, highly esteemed by them. His bravery in action was an inspiration to his men. He died September 15, 1870 and his remains were deposited on the family plot in the Union cemetery at Myerstown, Pa.
From pages 178-179, "History of the Seventeenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry" by H.P. Moyer.
In 1843 he married Sarah Becker and settled on a farm of his own in the vicinity of Myerstown, Pa. He paid special attention to stock raising and in the course of about ten years he was the owner of several of the finest and best equipped farms in his native county, and his superior stock was in great demand. In 1855 he located in Myerstown and soon became one of the most progressive and prominent citizens of the town. He was a member of the Reformed Church, and was one of the original organizers and promoters of Palatinate College, the leading educational institution of the county. Immediately after the close of the war, 1865, he was elected county treasurer and served in that capacty for one term.
From his father, and probably from his earlier ancestors, he inherited the strong instincts of a soldier. This is evidenced from the fact that he always took a deep interest in local military affairs. He served as captain of the Myerstown Dragoons for a number of years, and as major of the consolidated militia organizations in the county. It was in this manner that he prepared himself, perhaps unconsciously, for the more strenuous duties which he after wards so heroically encountered during the War of the Rebellion. Early in September, 1862 he received a commission from Governor Andrew G. Curtin to recruit a cavalry company to serve for three years, and in less than two weeks time he reported the maximum number of men to the governor for muster. He was unanimously elected captain of the company, and immediately after his election, he voluntarily pledged himself to remain with the company as long as his physical condition would permit him to do so. And the fact that he refused all promotions and was regularly mustered out of the service with his company, June 16, 1865, shows how faithfully he kept his pledge.
At the battle of Aldie, Va. June 16, 1863, [this occurred at the battle of Upperville, VA on June 21, 1863 along the Trappe Road] his favorite horse, "Jim" was struck by a Rebel shell and instantly killed. The shell cut his sabre in two. Both the sabre and shell are relics that are very highly prized in the Tice family.
During the engagement known as Old Church Tavern, Va., May 30, 1864, while fighting dismounted, he received a gun-shot wound and was obliged to go to the hospital for several weeks.
Captain Tice knew the duties of a soldier and performed them in a superior manner. He was well known and popular in the regiment. He was an excellent horseman and always rode the best horse in the regiment. He was always solicitous about the welfare of his men, and was in return, highly esteemed by them. His bravery in action was an inspiration to his men. He died September 15, 1870 and his remains were deposited on the family plot in the Union cemetery at Myerstown, Pa.
From pages 178-179, "History of the Seventeenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry" by H.P. Moyer.
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