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Danny Leavy Visits Philadelphia National Cemetery, Paying Tribute To William Delaney (1842-1862). A Union Soldier Born In Daingean, Co. Offaly.

Kevin Guing / March 27, 2026

William Delaney, a member of the 43rd New York Infantry Regiment, died of disease at 20 in Philadelphia during the Civil War. His mother applied for a pension, relying on him for support. His headstone at Philadelphia National Cemetery misspells his surname as “Delancy,” a mistake Danny Leavy aims to correct.

County Offaly, Daingean

Thomas Hyland, Died in Daingean in August 1914. Served In The US Army Between 1864-1867.

Kevin Guing / January 8, 2026

HE RETURNED TO IRELAND AFTER HIS US ARMY SERVICE AND WAS A FARMER IN THE CLONAD AREA CLOSE TO DAINGEAN,

County Offaly, Daingean

James Murray From Daingean, Co. Offaly. Died on 10th May 1864 At The Ferocious Battle Of Spotsylvaina, Virgina.

Kevin Guing / October 17, 2025

James Murray, born in Philipstown, Offaly, Ireland, served in the 86th New York Infantry for four months during the US Civil War. He enlisted in January 1864, experienced combat at the Battle of Spotsylvania, and was killed shortly thereafter at age 34. His final resting place is likely Fredericksburg National Cemetery.