Arlington Cemetery – Americasoffalyheroes

Union Soldiers John & Nicholas Connor. Brothers Who Died During the US Civil War. Their Family Originated In Birr, County Offaly.

Thomas Connor and Mary Kinney married in Birr, Ireland, in June 1840. Their sons, John and Nicholas Connor, both served in the Civil War. John died in 1861, and Nicholas succumbed to wounds from Gettysburg in 1863. Their story highlights the Irish contribution to the Civil War and connects to their heritage in Birr, County Offaly.

Clara, County Offaly, James Dargin, James Dargin

Born In Clara, County Offaly, Ireland. But Was It James Dargin or James Molloy Who Died At The Battle Of The Wilderness on 5th May 1864 ?

Kevin Guing / November 21, 2025

Born in Clara, County Offaly, Ireland James Dargin enlisted in the 1st New Jersey Infantry Regiment under the alias of James Molloy in April of 1864. He was killed on the first day of The Battle of The Wilderness on the 5th May 1864. His decision to enlist under an alias would lead to difficulties when his wife tried to claim the Widows Pension and would ultimately follow him to his grave.