Henry Jefferson Shriver (c. 1844–1909) appears to have been the Henry S. Shriver recorded in the 1860 census of Cumberland Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. That census recorded him as a 16-year-old farm hand born in Pennsylvania and living in Cumberland Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was likely married to Annie Wintrode. Later occupational information identifies him as a farmer. Documented military information identifies him with Union Army; private, Independent Company Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, enlisted 4 Aug 1864; discharged 30 Nov 1864. He is also associated with Mt. Joy Lutheran Church. He was marked as having attended school within the year.
Death Year: 1909
Age in 1860: 16
Sex: M
Race: W
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Township: Cumberland
Dwelling Number: 506
Family Number: 563
Spouse: Annie Wintrode
Military Info: Union Army; private, Independent Company Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, enlisted 4 Aug 1864; discharged 30 Nov 1864
Church Affiliation: Mt. Joy Lutheran Church
Occupation after 1860: Farmer
Identification Status: Probable
Confidence Level: Probable
Evidence Strength: Strong Circumstantial