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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.

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We Have Reached A Milestone Today – 400 Offaly Born Soldiers From The US Civil War Available To Search On : americasoffalyheroes.com

Kevin Guing / July 24, 2025

A significant milestone was achieved with the addition of 400 Offaly-born men who served in the US Civil War, anticipating at least 150 more names. Key statistics include a Medal of Honor winner, Colonels, and various service roles. Efforts continue to uncover more identities and stories of these soldiers.

Banagher, Birr, Clara, County Offaly, Edenderry, Rhode

Offaly’s Darkest Day Of The US Civil War? 2nd July 1863 At The Battle Of Gettysburg

Kevin Guing / May 9, 2025

On July 2, 1863, during the Battle of Gettysburg, eleven soldiers from Offaly were either killed or wounded, marking a tragic day in the region’s history. Among them, Barney Horan and James Egan were both wounded and died later in a Gettysburg hospital on the same day. Ongoing research continues to uncover more details about Offaly soldiers involved.