A Map Of Fort Bennett, Washington 1861
Named In Honour of Edenderry’s Michael Bennett
Edenderry
Edenderry is a town in east County Offaly, Ireland, known for its location near the borders with Counties Kildare, Meath, and Westmeath. The Grand Canal flows south of the town and connects to its center. Its Irish name, Éadan Doire, translates to “hill-brow of the oak wood.”
The 1st Battle of Bull Run
Colonel Michael Bennet from Edenderry commanded a Regiment at Bull Run
Muster Roll For 66th New York Regiment – Owen Dolan, Edenderry
This document provides a detailed record of commissioned and non-commissioned officers, along with privates, from New York regiments mobilized in 1861 to support the United States during the Civil War. The information is sourced from the muster-in rolls archived at the Adjutant-General’s Office in New York State.
Gettysburg Battle Field Memorial 66th New York Infantry
A Civil War soldier fought at the Gettysburg battlefield in July 1863, which is commemorated by a memorial. The battle was a significant event in American history, marking a turning point in the Civil War, and the memorial serves to honor those who participated in this pivotal conflict.
Mary (Molly) Baker – A Descendant of John Baker, Ballyleakin, Edenderry – Civil War Soldier
St. Mary’s Cemetery, Edenderry
Edenderry
An Offaly Person Of Note
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