For more reading on this soldier: https://americasoffalyheroes.com/2025/11/07/john-renehan-born-in-county-offaly-part-of-the-union-garrison-at-fort-sumter-on-friday-12th-april-1861/
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.
William Larkin, born in Banagher, Ireland, in 1828, served in the 49th Wisconsin Infantry during 1865. His granddaughter, Loretto Paul, ensured his military service was recognised posthumously by securing a military headstone in 1969. Larkin’s grave remained unmarked as a veteran until her efforts in honouring his legacy.
Born in Banagher, County Offaly, Ireland in 1821, William Galvin emigrated to the USA settling in Albany, New York. He enlisted into the 104th New York Infantry Regiment in December 1861 at 40 years of age. Seeing action at several major battles he was eventually shot and killed in “The Cornfield” at Antietam. His family were informed of his death in a letter written by a comrade detailing his fate.
Thomas Sale, born in 1843 in Edenderry, Ireland. Emigrated to the USA in 1849 with his family. He enlisted in the Union Army in August 1862 but was captured by Confederate forces in December 1863. Can we finally tell his story which has been hidden for over 160 years? Is he the same Thomas Sale that died in the infamous Andersonville Prison, Georgia in August 1864?
Tim Costello originally from Ferbane in County Offaly founder of Costello’s Bar in New York. A place often frequented by some of America’s most famous literary figures.
Born In Edenderry, Co. Offaly Michael Malone served in the 15th Kentucky Regiment. Struck by a cannon ball during The Battle of Perryville he died on the 8th October 1862.
A newly discovered letter adds more details to the tragic story of Patrick Derivan from Lusmagh, Co. Offaly. A Civil War soldier we previously documented in December of 2024.
Born in Shinrone, Co. Offaly, Dennis Delaney served in the Fighting 69th New York Infantry during the US Civil War. Wounded at the Battle Of Fredericksburg he died in January 1863 at Stanton Hospital, Washington DC.
Richard Cusack, born in 1834 in Offaly and later settling in New Jersey, served as a sergeant in the 39th New Jersey Infantry during the US Civil War. A painted photograph captures him at ease with fellow soldiers in 1864. Cusack survived the war, passing away in 1901, and is remembered for his service.
