Civil War Soldier

James Stones

Offaly: Clara • Army: Union • Born: 1838 • Died: 1862

Soldier No. 520

2 Maine

At a glance Town: 11 · Regiment: 0 · State: 2 · Town+Reg: 0

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10 August 2026

New Information On The Fate Of James Stones – Clara Born Union Soldier.

Today we can add more information to the story of Clara born Union soldier, James Stones. A letter written in August 1862 by one of his fellow regiment members reveals the true fate of…

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7 August 2026

James And Patrick Stones – US Civil War Soldiers. Brothers Born In Clara, County Offaly, Ireland.

We explore the lives of brothers James and Patrick Stones, Irish immigrants who served in the US Civil War. Research into their pension records revealed their origins in Clara, Offaly, and their connection to…

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James Stones is recorded from Clara with service in Union. The associated regiment record is 2 Maine Infantry. This profile is linked to Died From Wounds Received At The Battle Of Gaines Mill.

TownClara

ArmyUnion

Regiment2 Maine Infantry

Battle/EventDied From Wounds Received At The Battle Of Gaines Mill

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This record places James Stones from Clara in Union service.

Recorded battle/event: Died From Wounds Received At The Battle Of Gaines Mill

Notes: Grave Site Not Confirmed, but his name is on a memorial in Garland, Penobscot County, Maine

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Soldier Number: 520
Surname: Stones
First Name: James
Alternative Name / Alias: Stone, James
Soldier No. Of Relation: 521
Offaly Town / Area: Clara
Army: Union
Rank: Private
Company: Co. I
Regiment Number: 2
US State Regiment: Maine
Type Reg.: Infantry

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Civil War Death Y/N: TRUE
Battle Or Other Civil War Related Death: Died From Wounds Received At The Battle Of Gaines Mill
Death Year: 1862
Place of Death: Richmond, VA, USA
State / Country Of Burial: Maine19
Grave Site (link): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28522593/james-stone

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Union – 2 Maine Infantry – Co. I
Civil War Event
Died From Wounds Received At The Battle Of Gaines Mill
Death & Aftermath
Death year: 1862 • Civil War death: TRUE • Place: Richmond, VA, USA • Burial location: Maine19
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28522593/james-stone

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Battle of Gaines' Mill or Chickahominy River

Location: Virginia

Connection: Combat · Wounded · Killed · Died in Richmond, VA as a result of wounds received at The Battle 'of Gaines Mill

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Patrick Stones — Soldier No. 521 | Clara | 15 Maine Infantry | Union | d. 1915

From the same Offaly town / area

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Thomas Lally — Soldier No. 303 | Clara | 73 New York Infantry | Union | d. 1863
John McLain — Soldier No. 347 | Clara | 17 New York Infantry | Union
James Fleming — Soldier No. 350 | Clara | #N/A Pennsylvania(Details TBC) N/A | Union
Joseph Moore — Soldier No. 425 | Clara | 24 Arkansas Infantry | Confederate | d. 1869
James Dargin — Soldier No. 485 | Clara | 1 New Jersey Infantry | Union | d. 1864
Martin Manion — Soldier No. 490 | Clara | #N/A Crescent Regiment Louisiana Infantry | Confederate | d. 1917
Joseph Weir — Soldier No. 510 | Clara | 182 New York Infantry | Union | d. 1909
Patrick Stones — Soldier No. 521 | Clara | 15 Maine Infantry | Union | d. 1915

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Patrick Stones — Soldier No. 521 | Clara | 15 Maine Infantry | Union | d. 1915

Served in regiments from the same US state

Nicholas Allen — Soldier No. 138 | Rhode | 10 Maine Infantry | Union
Patrick Stones — Soldier No. 521 | Clara | 15 Maine Infantry | Union | d. 1915

Served in the same army

James Fahy — Soldier No. 1 | Banagher | 2 New York Cavalry | Union | d. 1898
Michael Kenny — Soldier No. 2 | Banagher | 10 New York Infantry | Union | d. 1904
Edward Hopper — Soldier No. 3 | Banagher | 5 New Jersey Infantry | Union | d. 1870
James Flynn — Soldier No. 4 | Banagher | 1 New York Cavalry | Union | d. 1864
Thomas Flynn — Soldier No. 5 | Banagher | 62 New York Infantry | Union | d. 1873
Thomas McKenny — Soldier No. 6 | Banagher | 44 Ohio Infantry | Union | d. 1929
Keeran McKenny — Soldier No. 7 | Banagher | 110 Ohio Infantry | Union | d. 1927
William Galvin — Soldier No. 8 | Banagher | 104 New York Infantry | Union | d. 1862
William Larkin — Soldier No. 9 | Banagher | 49 Wisconsin Infantry | Union | d. 1888
Marcus Beresford Monck — Soldier No. 10 | Banagher | 11 New York Infantry | Union | d. 1862
Dennis Bracken — Soldier No. 11 | Banagher | 56 Massachusetts Infantry | Union | d. 1864
Thomas Sharkey — Soldier No. 12 | Birr | N/A On Draft Register N/A | Union

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Available Details

Name	James Stones
Alt’ Name	James Stone
Location/ Birthplace	Clara Clara, County Offaly – Wikipedia
Born	1838
Baptism Record
Year of Death	14th July 1862 Died in hospital at Richmond Virginia.
Grave Location	James Stone (1838-1862) – Find a Grave Memorial MEMORIAL at Garland, Penobscot County, Maine 28522593_1413861546.jpg (1459×2200) Actual grave To be confirmed At Garland.
US State	Maine
US Residence	Portland, Maine
Mother	Bridget Purcell (died 1855)
Father	Bernard Stone (died 1902) Nov 20, 1902, page 6 – Evening Express at Newspapers.com™ Remarried In Clara Ireland Jane Cronley
Other Family	Brother Patrick (Also Civil War Soldier), Bernard & Sister, Elizabeth. Half Brothers, Joseph & Thomas. Half Sister, Mary. Jun 16, 1921, page 16 – Evening Express at Newspapers.com™– Thomas Stones Jun 18, 1921, page 8 – Biddeford-Saco Journal at Newspapers.com™
Army	Union Army Union army – Wikipedia
Military History	Died as a result of wounds received at The Battle of Gaines Mill, June 27th 1862.
Army Details	Co. I, 2nd Maine Infantry Soldier Details – The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service) Battle Unit Details – The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service)
Other Details	Stone, James – US, Civil War “Widows’ Pensions”, 1861-1910 – Fold3