Despite extensive research, the precise whereabouts of this individual within County Offaly remain unknown. Historical records confirm their connection to Offaly, but details such as their exact place of birth, residence, or family origins have yet to be uncovered. Whether lost to time or simply unrecorded, their story remains a vital part of Offaly’s legacy in the American Civil War.
Our efforts to trace their origins continue, and any additional information from researchers or descendants would be invaluable in shedding further light on their place in Offaly’s history.
Michael Condon, an Irish-born soldier, served in the Union Army during the Civil War. After unauthorized leave, he and a fellow soldier attempted to escape Fort Point on July 4, 1867, but accidentally sat near a loaded cannon, resulting in their tragic deaths. Condon is buried at San Francisco National Cemetery.
Patrick Hennessey, a 23-year-old Irish immigrant, joined the Union Army in 1864, participating in the ill-fated Battle of the Crater at Petersburg. Captured by Confederates, he was imprisoned in harsh conditions in Danville, Virginia. Hennessey succumbed to illness on February 8, 1865, and is buried in Danville National Cemetery.
Owen Bracken, born in Offaly, Ireland, celebrated his 100th birthday in Minnesota in 1920. He emigrated to the U.S. in 1847, eventually enlisting in the Civil War, participating in significant battles with Sherman’s army. After the war, he settled in Princeton, where he lived until his death in 1922, aged 102.
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.
