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James Dunn (1835-1919) was a Union soldier from Adams County, Illinois, who served in Company G of the 108th Illinois Infantry during the Civil War. He was born in 1835, and his grave is located at Sunset Cemetery. Dunn’s death occurred at the Illinois Soldiers Home, as noted in pension records.

James A. Joyce, born in Kings County, Ireland in 1842, served as a musician in the 1st Artillery Regular Army during the Civil War. He died in 1924 and is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery. Reports indicate he was present at significant historical events, including multiple presidential assassinations.

Bernard Kelly (1841-1898), born in Tullamore, Kings County, was a Landsman in the US Navy. He resided in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, where he is buried at Saint Joseph’s Cemetery. Kelly’s family included his wife, Julia Dunn, and brother, Michael Kelly. His obituary confirms his origins and military service.

Henry Joyce, born in 1833 in Tullamore, was a Union soldier in the 60th Illinois Infantry during the American Civil War. He passed away in 1896 and is buried in Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Evansville, Indiana. His mother was Mary Evans, and he was married to Ellen McEvilly.

Robert Newton Jessop (1841-1915) was born in the possible Birr area, Ireland, and became a Methodist minister’s son. He served as a 1st Lieutenant in the Union Army’s 5th Illinois Cavalry. Jessop married Joanna Hand and is buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Illinois, along with his family.

Thomas Christopher Hayden (1841-1918) was born in Offaly, likely near Portarlington. He served in the Union Army as part of Co. G, 40th Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War. He lived in Sun Prairie, Dane County, Wisconsin, where he is buried in Sun Prairie Cemetery.

William Fitzpatrick (1827-1907), possibly from Kilcormac, Ireland, served in the Union Army during the Civil War with Co. A, 90th Illinois Infantry. He lived in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and is buried in Saint Mary and Saint James Cemetery in Rockford, Illinois. He was married to Bridget Dolman.

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.

Patrick Prendergast, also known as Patrick Pendergest, was born in 1821 and died in 1902. He served as a Corporal in the Union Army’s Company B, 18th Kentucky Infantry during the Civil War. He is buried in Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery, Pendleton County, Kentucky, alongside his wife, Catherine Lantry.

Major Patrick Henry McCauley (1835-1892) was born in Moneygall, Ireland, and later resided in Des Moines, Iowa. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War with Co. F&S, 17th Wisconsin Infantry. He is buried at Saint Ambrose Cemetery, Iowa, alongside his wife, Mary Anne Lawler.

Edward Lanigan (1823-1903) was born in the Birr area and served in the Union Army during the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. He resided in Lander, Wyoming, and is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery. Lanigan’s wife was Anne O’Reilly, and he had significant military history, including serving in the Regular Army.

PVT Thomas Dalton, born in 1835, died in 1894 and is buried at Saint Patrick’s Cemetery in Jordan, New York. He served in the Union Army with Company E, 1st New Jersey Infantry, and was wounded at the Battle of Gaines Mill. He was subsequently captured and discharged due to disability.

Thomas Ferguson, born in Shannonbridge in 1829, passed away on 4th November 1891. He served as a 1st Class Fireman in the Union Navy, participating in significant ships such as the USS Monitor. Ferguson was married to Mary Bell and had a daughter, Esther. He was laid to rest in Brooklyn, New York.

Robert B. Ferguson, born in Shannonbridge in 1834, served in the Union Army as a Corporal with the 139th New York Infantry during the Civil War. He died on January 11, 1916, in Brooklyn, New York, and is buried at The Evergreens Cemetery. He was married to Mary Cooper and had a brother, Thomas.

Rev. William Wallis (1836-1901) was a Methodist minister from Lebanon, Illinois. He served as a 1st Lieutenant in the 117th Illinois Infantry during the Civil War. After his service, he completed multiple degrees, including a doctoral degree. Wallis was proud of his Irish and Methodist heritage and wrote about it in 1885.

James Groom (1821-1884) was born in Edenderry and later resided in Lowell, Massachusetts. He served in the Union Army, specifically in the 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry and the 41st Massachusetts Infantry. Discharged in January 1865 due to a leg injury, he was married to Alice.

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.

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.

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.

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’…

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.

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.

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.

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.