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Clara

Clara is a town located on the River Brosna in County Offaly, Ireland, identified as the 10th largest town in the midlands. According to the 2022 census, its population stands at 3,403. The local name, often mistaken, translates erroneously from Irish to An Clárach.

Clara, County Offaly, James Dargin, James Dargin

Born In Clara, County Offaly, Ireland. But Was It James Dargin or James Molloy Who Died At The Battle Of The Wilderness on 5th May 1864 ?

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Born in Clara, County Offaly, Ireland James Dargin enlisted in the 1st New Jersey Infantry Regiment under the alias of James Molloy in April of 1864. He was killed on the first day of The Battle of The Wilderness on the 5th May 1864. His decision to enlist under an alias would lead to difficulties when his wife tried to claim the Widows Pension and would ultimately follow him to his grave.

Banagher, Birr, Clara, County Offaly, Edenderry, Rhode

Offaly’s Darkest Day Of The US Civil War? 2nd July 1863 At The Battle Of Gettysburg

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On July 2, 1863, during the Battle of Gettysburg, eleven soldiers from Offaly were either killed or wounded, marking a tragic day in the region’s history. Among them, Barney Horan and James Egan were both wounded and died later in a Gettysburg hospital on the same day. Ongoing research continues to uncover more details about Offaly soldiers involved.

Banagher, Birr, Bracknagh, Clara, Clonbullogue, County Offaly, Daingean, Edenderry, Ferbane, Kilcormac, Killeigh, Kinnitty, Lusmagh, Moneygall, Rahan, Rhode, Seir Kieran, Shinrone, Tullamore, Unknown within Offaly, Walsh Island

Can You Help?

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We seek information on Offaly’s heroes from the American Civil War, specifically those categorized as “Unknown within Offaly.” If you have family stories or records, please share them. We’ll soon add more identified soldiers lacking specific details. Every piece of information is vital for preserving their legacy.

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