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James Joyce
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
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
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.
Kevin and Danny have spent years researching US Civil War soldiers and local history. Now they’re using that experience to help families all over the world discover their Irish Heritage.
What We Do
Soldier Records
This is where it all began. Americas Offaly Heroes is built on years of research into Offaly men and women who served and emigrated across the world. Search soldiers by name, townland, or conflict. Read verified service details and timelines. See how Offaly people helped shape history abroad.
Stories & Heritage
Every week, Kevin shares a new story — a soldier, a family, or a moment in Offaly’s history that deserves to be remembered. Weekly stories about soldiers and Offaly figures. Personal stories sent in by families. Updates on new discoveries and research.
Family & Genealogy Research
After years of research, Kevin and Danny now offer a simple, professional way to trace your Offaly roots. Share your family names, townlands, or any clues you have. We research and verify your history using Irish and overseas records. You receive a clear, written summary of what we find.
Family Discovery
For years, Kevin and Danny have been naming and honouring the people of Offaly who shaped history.
Now they’re using that same expertise to help families uncover their Offaly roots with expert, verified research.
starter Search
A light background check on your family names and townlands. We confirm what records exist and outline the best next steps for deeper research.
€95
Full Family Report
A detailed investigation into your Offaly roots. Includes verified records, sources, and a clear written summary showing where your family came from and how they moved over time.
€295
Custom Research Project – Quote on Request
For families who want full family trees, emigration routes, or soldier service reports. We’ll discuss what you need and tailor a plan to match your goals and budget. All work includes: ✅ Verified Irish & overseas archives ✅ Clear progress updates ✅ Personal, professional guidance
The process is easy!
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Tell us what you know
share names, townlands, or details
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We research and verify
using trusted archives and records.
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You receive your story
complete with sources, maps, and family notes.
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You ask, we answer
It’s a community project dedicated to researching and sharing the stories of Offaly men and women who served or emigrated abroad — keeping their history alive for future generations.
You can search the soldier records by name or townland on our website. If you don’t find a match, you can contact us and we’ll help check our archives. Civil war soldiers
Simply share the names, townlands, or clues you already have. Our team then searches verified Irish and international records to create a clear report of your family history.
Yes — we research all family irish & american lines, from emigration and census records to parish and military archives across every era.
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Start your journey today — we’ll handle the research, you enjoy the discovery.