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January 17, 2026
Edward Carroll, born in Kings County, Ireland in 1837, enlisted in the Union Army in June 1865 but deserted in August the same year. He resided in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his final military service recorded in Company D & M of the 2nd Regular Army Infantry. His death and grave location remain unconfirmed.
January 8, 2026
Thomas Hyland, born in Daingean, Ireland in 1840, served in the Union Army during the Civil War and later returned to farm in County Offaly. He was married to Alice Colgan and lived in New York before settling back in Ireland. He died on August 6, 1914.
December 9, 2025
Martin Manion, born in Clara in 1845, served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He passed away in 1917 and is buried at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana. His family details include his mother and father, with a 1910 US Census image available for further reference.
November 26, 2025
Thomas Claffey (1836-1892) was born in Ferbane, County Offaly and served in Co. A, 13th Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War. He passed away at the Milwaukee Soldier's Home and is buried at Wood National Cemetery. His brother, Dennis, received his pension payments after his death thanks to JL Mitchell who was the Soldiers Homes’ Manager and main benefactor.
November 18, 2025
James Dargin, also known as James Molloy, was born in Clara, County Offaly, and died on May 5, 1864, at Armory Square Hospital, after injuries from the Battle of the Wilderness during the Civil War. He served in Company D of the 1st New Jersey Infantry and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
November 14, 2025
William Rigney, born in Doon, County Offaly, has limited documentation regarding his life and military service in the Union Army. The only source includes a newspaper article discussing his twin brothers, Hugh and Patrick Rigney, referencing his military history. Grave details and some family information remain unconfirmed.
November 14, 2025
Hugh Rigney, born in 1831 in Doon, County Offaly, was a Quarter Master Sergeant in the Union Army's 58th Illinois Infantry during the Civil War. He had a twin brother, Patrick, also a soldier, and another brother, William. Details about his birth, death, and burial are yet to be confirmed.
November 14, 2025
John Ryan, born in 1839 in Kings County, Ireland, served in the Union Army during the Civil War. He enlisted in New York in May 1865 but deserted in June the same year at Carlisle Barracks. His records indicate he was associated with the 4th Cavalry Regular Army, though unassigned.
November 13, 2025
Patrick Rigney, born in 1811 in the Esker Doon Area, Offaly, served in the Union Army during the Civil War, initially with the 15th and later the 36th Illinois Cavalry. He passed away in 1895 and is buried in Ellsworth, Kansas. His brothers also served in the Civil War.
November 13, 2025
Doon, a small village in County Offaly, Ireland, features the ruins of Esker Castle and an ancient building known as 'the monastery.' This largely farming community is supported by Martins of Doon pub and the local Gaelic football club, Doon GAA, reflecting its cultural significance and local engagement.
November 13, 2025
Owen W. O'Connor (1840-1918) was a Union Army soldier from Buffalo, New York. He served in the 20th New York Militia before re-enlisting in the 147th New York Infantry. He was captured at Gettysburg but was paroled and present at Lee's surrender at Appomattox. O'Connor is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery.
November 13, 2025
Daniel O'Bryan, also known as Daniel Bryan, was born in 1835 in Kings County, Ireland. He enlisted in the Union Army in 1857 and served in Co. H, 2nd Cavalry. O'Bryan died on July 12, 1862, at Camp Cliffburn, Washington D.C. His grave location remains to be confirmed.
November 12, 2025
Richard O'Brien, born in 1834 in Kings County, Ireland, served in the Union Army during the Civil War, enlisting in July 1863 and discharged in March 1864. He passed away on May 9, 1884, and resided in Cincinnati, Ohio. Grave location remains unconfirmed.
November 7, 2025
John Renehan, born in 1827 in Kings County, Ireland, served in the Union Army and was appointed Ordnance Sergeant in April 1863. He married Ellen Burgess in 1854 and died on January 16, 1866, at Fort Schuyler, New York. He was present at Fort Sumter in April 1861.
November 4, 2025
November 4, 2025
Kieran Quirk, also known as Kiren Quirk, was born in 1834 and died in 1891. He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery in Rye Brook, New York. Quirk served in Company H of the 71st New York Infantry during the Civil War, with connections to Westchester County throughout his life.
November 4, 2025
Henry Pearson, also known as Henry Pierson, was born in 1845 in Kings County, Ireland. He enlisted in the Union Army in September 1861 at the age of 16 but deserted on May 10, 1862. He resided in New York, where his military affiliations are documented.
November 4, 2025
Michael Pernell, born in 1839 in Kings County, Ireland, served in the Union Army, enlisting in 1854. He was discharged in September 1864 after serving in Company D, 1st Artillery Regular Army. His military history and baptism record are documented, with his grave located in New York.
November 4, 2025
John O'Neill, also known as John Neill, was born in Kings County, Ireland. He enlisted in the Union Army in New York in 1861 but deserted in April 1866. His military service was with Company F of the 7th Infantry Regular Army during the Civil War. His death year and grave location are unconfirmed.
November 3, 2025
James O'Brien, born in 1835 in Kings County, Ireland, enlisted in the Union Army in May 1861. He served with Co. F, 9th Infantry but was discharged due to disability on July 27, 1861. A later record indicates a John O'Brien in San Francisco, who deserted in December 1863.
November 3, 2025
Owen O'Connell, also known as James Simpson, was born in Kings County, Ireland. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War, enlisting in 1859 and discharged in June 1864. He died on June 1, 1922, with his grave location currently unconfirmed. His records indicate a residence in Los Angeles, California.
November 3, 2025
John O'Meara, also known as John Mears, was born in 1826 in King County, Ireland. He enlisted in the Union Army at age 15 in 1841, serving as a musician first in Co. K, 2nd Regular Army Infantry and later in Co. B, 10th Infantry until his discharge in 1862.
November 3, 2025
Stephen Nicholson, born in 1835 in Kings County, Ireland, served in the Union Army during the Civil War. He enlisted in 1858, re-enlisted in 1863, and again in 1870, achieving the rank of Corporal before his discharge in 1875 at Camp Lowell, Arizona. His service was primarily in New Mexico.
October 31, 2025
John H. Moore, born in 1835 in Kings County, Ireland, served as a Sergeant Major in the Union Army during the Civil War. He enlisted in 1860 in San Antonio, Texas, and re-enlisted in 1864 in New Orleans. He passed away on November 16, 1902, with burial details yet to be confirmed.
October 28, 2025
Daniel Meagher, born in 1837 in the Shinrone Area of Co. Offaly, Ireland, served in the Union Army during the Civil War after enlisting in New York in 1862. Despite deserting, he was reinstated and served in Co. H of the 5th Cavalry Regular Army. He is buried in New York.
October 28, 2025
Lawrence E. Buckley (1848-1915), born in Kilcormac, Ireland, moved to Hoosick Falls, New York. He served as a substitute soldier in the Union Army during the Civil War, specifically with Co. F, 115th New York Infantry. Buckley was the son of Dennis and Mary Buckley and had several siblings.
October 20, 2025
John Malone, also known as John Mallone or John Lawlor, was born in 1828 in Kings County, Ireland. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War, enlisting in 1862 in Pennsylvania. Malone served in the 71st Pennsylvania Regiment and was discharged in 1865. His exact grave location remains unconfirmed.
October 17, 2025
James Murray, born in 1830 in Daingean, New York, served in the Union Army during the Civil War. He was part of the 86th New York Infantry and died at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House on May 10, 1864. He was married to Elizabeth and was the son of Peter and Rosanna Murray.
October 15, 2025
Thomas McCabe, born in Drumcullen in 1830, served in Co C, 37th Massachusetts Infantry during the Civil War. He died on May 12, 1864, at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House and is buried at Fredericksburg National Cemetery in Virginia. His mother was Catherine Egan, and father Redmond McCabe.
October 15, 2025
Drumcullen is located in the baronies of Eglish and the counties of Offaly. The area features various townlands and includes posts and comments related to local topics.
October 15, 2025
James McCabe, born in Croghan, near Rhode 1839, served in Co. F, 9th Illinois Infantry during the Civil War. He passed away in 1884 and is buried in Saint Francis De Sales Cemetery, New Burnside, Illinois. He was the son of Matthew and Catherine McCabe.
October 13, 2025
Patrick Mahon, born in 1823 in Edenderry, died on February 25, 1900. He served in Company H, 6th Iowa Infantry during the Civil War and filed a pension claim in 1890. He resided in Montrose, Iowa, but returned to Edenderry before his death.
October 10, 2025
James J. Keane (1844-1903) was born in Tullamore and is buried in the Catholic Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia. He served in the Confederate Army, specifically in Co. F, 54th Georgia Infantry, and later became a policeman. He was married to Mary Ryan Keane, who lived from 1850 to 1926.
October 9, 2025
Patrick Hanley, born in Offaly in 1833, served in the Union Army's Co. D 3rd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery during the Civil War. He lived in Boston and passed away in 1893, with his final resting place at Saint Mary Cemetery in Randolph, Massachusetts. He was married to Bridget.
October 8, 2025
Patrick Powers, born in 1833 in Kings County, Ireland, enlisted in the Confederate Army's 24th Virginia Battalion in May 1862 and was discharged in January 1863 as a Corporal. His unit, known as "Scott's Rangers," specialized in scouting and raiding activities during the Civil War in Virginia.
October 8, 2025
William Parker was born in 1835 in Kings County, Ireland, later residing in Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the Union Army in 1857, serving in Co. A of the 8th Artillery. Details about his death and grave location remain unconfirmed. Additional military history can be found through specified records.
October 8, 2025
James O'Rourke (1831-1879) was born in the Banagher area and is buried in Saint Patrick Cemetery, Gentry County, Missouri. He served as a Corporal in the 15th New York Light Artillery during the Civil War but deserted in April 1864. His wife was Bridget McKenny.
October 8, 2025
John O'Meara, born in 1826 in Kings County, Ireland, served in the Union Army during the Civil War. Enlisting first in 1845 and re-enlisting until April 1861, he was a musician and was transferred to Washington, D.C. Details regarding his death and grave location remain unconfirmed.
October 7, 2025
John O'Hara, born in 1810 in Kings County, Ireland, served in the Confederate Army with Co. C, South Carolina Infantry (Hampton's Legion). He enlisted for one year in June 1861 and was discharged in December 1862 due to age. His grave location and year of death remain unconfirmed.
October 7, 2025
Timothy Buckley O'Connor (1821-1884) was born in Offaly and resided in New York and California, specifically in San Benito County. He served in the Union Army's Co. H, 9th New York Heavy Artillery during the Civil War. O'Connor is buried at Calvary-Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hollister, California.
September 25, 2025
Daniel Hagan, also known as Daniel Hagen, was born in 1837 in Kings County, Ireland. He enlisted in the Confederate Army in October 1864 at Rock Island Prisoner of War Camp but later joined the Union Army. He is classified as a "Galvanised Yankee," a soldier who switched allegiances.
September 25, 2025
James Cahill, born in 1838 in Kings County, Ireland, was a Confederate prisoner of war who joined the Union Army in January 1864. He served with Co. I & D, 1st Regular Army Infantry but was court-martialed for desertion in June 1865. His grave location remains to be confirmed.
September 25, 2025
James Hand, born in 1834 in Kings County, Ireland, served in the Confederate Army before switching to the Union Army in May 1864. He was court martialed and discharged in June 1865. His role as a "Galvanized Yankee" highlights the complexities of Civil War allegiances. Further details provided by Liam McAllister.
September 25, 2025
Thomas Harvey was born in 1834 in Kings County, Ireland. He served in the Confederate Army before switching to the Union Army as a "Galvanized Yankee." He enlisted in March 1865 at POW Camp Douglas. Further personal and military details are confirmed, while grave location and year of death remain unverified.
September 25, 2025
Martin Gleeson, born in 1841, is linked to Kings County, Ireland. He enlisted in the Union Army’s 6th Infantry Regular Army in 1864, with records confirming his origins. He resided in New York at the time of his enlistment, with details available through specific military documentation.
September 25, 2025
William Doyle, born in 1843, served in the Union Army during the Civil War, enlisting in May 1864 from Templeton, Massachusetts. He was part of Company D, 2nd Massachusetts Infantry. His grave location and specific details about his family require confirmation; thanks to Liam McAllister for providing additional information.
September 22, 2025
Patrick Walsh, born in 1843 in Kings County, Ireland, enlisted in the Union Army in 1864. He served in Co. G, 5th US Cavalry and was wounded in August 1864 at Berryville, Virginia. His military record reflects his first enlistment and subsequent service with a Maryland Regiment. Details were provided by Liam McAllister.
September 22, 2025
Michael O'Conner, born in 1824 in Kings County, Ireland, enlisted in the Union Army in July 1863 in San Francisco. He served as a hospital cook at Fort Craig starting May 1864, with his military history linked to Co. K, 1st Regiment California Cavalry. Grave location is to be confirmed.
September 22, 2025
John Cunningham was born in 1837 in Kings County, Ireland, and later resided in California. He enlisted in the Union Army's 1st California Artillery in March 1861 but was discharged due to disability in April 1863. His burial location remains unconfirmed, with further details thanks to Liam McAllister.
September 19, 2025
Michael Dooling, born in 1835 in Tullamore, served in the Union Army during the Civil War. He faced arrest for desertion and was confined on Alcatraz Island, but returned to service in late 1865. Dooling passed away in 1915 and is buried at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Kansas.
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January 23, 2026
Born in Shinrone, Co. Offaly, Dennis Delaney served in the Fighting 69th New York Infantry during the US Civil War. Wounded at the Battle Of Fredericksburg he died in January 1863 at Stanton Hospital, Washington DC.
January 16, 2026
Richard Cusack, born in 1834 in Offaly and later settling in New Jersey, served as a sergeant in the 39th New Jersey Infantry during the US Civil War. A painted photograph captures him at ease with fellow soldiers in 1864. Cusack survived the war, passing away in 1901, and is remembered for his service.
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