George owned his farm near Jefferson, PA, and also had an inheritance that was held in England, as it could not be taken out of England for 98 years after the family left. It was forfeited through the use of a unscrupulous lawyer.  Abraham and Theodore used to joke about what they could do if they had that money.Many English families did retrieve their fortunes, but the Price family did not.

m. Susana Shaffer B.May 3, 1803 D.Dec 8, 1873

Children:

Elizabeth(Klinedinst) 10/20/1828(daughter Mandilla), Caroline 11/27/1830, Gideon 3/30/1833, Josiah 9/24/1835(later used the name Joseph), William 5/6/1838, Susana (Wentz)3/30/1841, George 10/3/1845, Edith 5/16/1848.

George's Uncle Ben was notified of the fortune in England, he went with the lawyer to England. The British government agreed that the fortune rightfully belonged to this family, but needed a list of the names and addresses of all who would inherit. This they could not provide, and time ran out. The British Government kept the money, about $20,000. for each of the heirs, approx 30.

George and Susana's son Gideon was a victim of the civil war, although he was a pacifist, he was drafted into the war, against his conscience. He deserted and near the close of the war he returned home as he thought that he was no longer being hunted, but was captured and imprisoned at Andersonville. His brothers and several friends visited him to bring him food, but he was not allowed to receive it. In desperation, he ate his own flesh to attempt to stay alive and later died of wounds and starvation.

Record of the Army, Washington D.C.

Gideon Price, age 30, born in York Co. PA and by occupation a mason, enrolled 24 Oct. 1862 at York PA., was mustered into service 7 Nov. 1862 at York PA. as a Corporal, Co. B. 166th Regt. Seperated from service 8 Dec. 1862 at Glen Rock PA. He was again mustered into service 31 Dec. 1863 as a private, Co. H 106 Regt. PA. Infantry. Captured 22 June 1864 at Petersburg, VA. and died 30 Sept. 1864 at Andersonville GA. while a prisoner of war, a private. Signed by William E. Bergin, Maj. Gen. USA.

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