----Source: Greenwood Gleaner 7/27/1911

DEATH OF SEPHANIAH SILVERS

Sephaniah Silvers died at the home of his son, Morgan Silvers, on the West Side, Town of Warner, Clark County, Saturday, July 22, 1911, at the age of 77 years. Heart trouble was the cause of his death.

The funeral was held Monday at the home, Rev. W. T. Hendren conducting the services. The burial took place in the Braun Settlement Cemetery.

Several of the old soldiers were present at the Funeral. Wm. Oelig, Chas. Cummings, Paul Rossman, John Bleche, John Booth and Frank Abel were pallbearers.

Deceased was an old soldier, having served in the Civil War in an Indian regiment that was enlisted at the last call for volunteers.

He was the father of eight children, two of whom survive him, Frank and Morgan of the West Side.