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Banagher, County Offaly

Killed At The Battle of Antietam – 17th Sept’ 1862. Banagher Born William Galvin, A Union Soldier In The 104th New York Infantry Regiment.

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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.

County Offaly, Edenderry, Thomas Sale

In The Shadows Of Andersonville: Rediscovering The Lost Story Of Thomas Sale From Edenderry.

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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?

County Offaly, Patrick Cooke, Tullamore

Sergeant Patrick Cooke, Born In Durrow, Co. Offaly. US Civil War Soldier In the 16th Kentucky Infantry.

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Sergeant Patrick Cooke, born in 1831 in Ireland, served in the 16th Kentucky Infantry during the Civil War. He participated in key battles, including Franklin and Nashville. Cooke witnessed the surrender of General Johnson at Bennett Place in April 1865, marking the war’s end. He later farmed with his family in Kentucky until his death in 1904.

Birr, County Offaly

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

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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 ?

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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.

County Offaly, James Lawlor, Walsh Island

James Lawlor -Union Civil War Soldier. Born In Garrymona, Near The Village Of Walsh Island In County Offaly.

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James Lawlor, born in County Offaly, served in the Civil War before settling in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Tragically, in November 1878, he and three of his young children died from diphtheria within two weeks. His wife, Mary, persevered despite numerous losses and ultimately passed away in 1926, leaving a legacy of resilience.

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