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Re: Corcoran's Irish Legion-NY 170th

Sully4648 — 2012-09-17 18:31:27Z

Opps!!! I didn';t mean Heavy Artillery!!! Getting mixed up with ancestors...sorry. I am researching the 170th NY Infantry, Company C.

Nancy

Re: Corcoran's Irish Legion-NY 170th

Sully4648 — 2012-09-17 18:31:04Z

Opps!!! I didn';t mean Heavy Artillery!!! Getting mixed up with ancestors...sorry. I am researching the 170th NY Infantry, Company C.

Nancy

Re: Corcoran's Irish Legion-NY 170th

Sully4648 — 2012-09-17 18:28:36Z

Hello,

I just recently discovered my great grandfather served in company c of the 170th NY heavy artillery. I googled it and found this thread and since it's so old, I was wondering if anyone is out there still...researching this question. I would be interested if there are any old photos, other than the few on line I've seen...stories, etc.

Thanks for any help,
Nancy Sullivan

James English, Tipperary 10th Tennessee Infantry

golly31foxy — 2012-01-24 16:40:48Z

James English was a native of the parish of Donohill Co. Tipperary; captured at Fort Donelson in 1862 and sent to Camp Douglas Illinois. His brother Thomas English of Valparaiso, Porter County Indiana posted an 'Information sought' advertisment in the Boston Pilot in 1865.
Greatful for any information on what may have happened to James English

Tipperary Men in 13th Louisiana Infantry

golly31foxy — 2012-01-24 16:32:16Z

Am seeking information on Major Michael Tracey and Private Patrick Lacey both served with the 13th Louisiana Infantry. Both men were from Tipperary and may have known each other prior to emigrating. Tracey lost his right leg at Murfreesboro in 1963 and Lacey was with him in Winchester when he was hospitalised, acting as his nurse. Lacey transferred to the artillery afterwards and later to the CS navy. Any information on what happened these men after the war gratefully received.

Re: O'Regan Kilfinane Co.Limerick

jimregan26 — 2011-10-30 13:31:25Z

i do not have a record of a Pat or Tim O'Regan in my family line. However if they lived in Kilfinane there may be a connection i just have not found as of yet. the same with Thomas Hennessy. Jim

Re: O'Regan Kilfinane Co.Limerick

eoin66leahy — 2011-10-29 11:49:02Z

Hi Jim

Sorry about the delay replying, I was waiting to get home to Ireland to look at some (very sketchy) material gathered by my uncle (since deceased). There are no dates in the tree he sketched but some of the names might ring a a bell for you:

Pat O Regan + Cleary have child Tim O Regan. Tim marries Alice Raleigh daughter of a Raleigh and a Mulcahy (Mulcahy remarries a Coffee and they have 4 sons).

Tim O Regan and Alice Raleigh have children: Kate who marries an O Sullivan and have no children; 2 other children go to the USA. The tree is a little confusing here but it seem that Tom who marries Minnie O Connell is also a member of this family who include a sister that marries an O Donnell and goes to USA. This O Donnell couple are indicated as having 3 children: William; and perhaps a nun; and illegible.

I can't find a connection to the O Brien & O Regan couple you mention though the dates are aligned with the generations I am researching. Similarly I have a Thomas Hennessy m Catherine Leahy on 9 Feb 1864 and lived in Killeen Kilfinane. Their descendents are listed in the 1901 census.

best regards

Eoin

Re: O'Regan Kilfinane Co.Limerick

jimregan26 — 2011-10-24 22:34:55Z

i have a Mary O'Brien born abt. 1815 married to Thomas O'Regan in 1836 in Kilfinane. Also a Thomas O'Regan born 1880 son of Joseph O'Regan and Margaret O'Donnell. On the Hennessy side i have a James aka Jack Hennessy married to Mary O'Regan in 1871. Any connections to your family?

Re: O'Regan Kilfinane Co.Limerick

eoin66leahy — 2011-10-24 16:42:34Z

Hi Jim

I've a Tom O Regan 1875-1959 married Minnie O Connell 1874-1960. They had children (including but not limited to!) Jack 1912-1987, and Alice 1914 who I last met about 3/4 years ago. To my knowledge she still lives down the hill in Stookeens toward my own research interest the Leahy's in Tiermor. Minnie O Connell is my Grand Aunt.

I have O Brien in my direct tree and Hennessy in a side branch, happy to exchange leads.

regards

Eoin

Re: O'Regan Kilfinane Co.Limerick

jimregan26 — 2011-03-03 11:09:22Z

i have a record of a Thomas Roche married to a Margaret O'Regan in Kilfinane . they both are listed in the 1901 and 1911 Census as being shopkeepers at 10 Main St. Kilfinane. i do not have any records on a Maurice and Mary.

Re: O'Regan Kilfinane Co.Limerick

jjclowry — 2011-03-03 00:01:06Z

Jim,

I hope you still check this message board! My ggggrandfather was Maurice Roche married to Mary Regan (Co Limerick, I think). At least one son David Roche b abt 1825 probably Limerick but possibly Kerry. Family moved to Castleisland area Co Kerry at some point. Were there late 1840's to early 1860's at least. David m Margaret Walsh in Loughrea, Galway in 1861 they emigrated to New South Wales Australia 1863. Could there be any connection with your Regan family?

Julie

Re: can't find them ! ! !

shawnsrrs — 2010-10-03 09:47:54Z

I wish I could help But I am having so much difficult in the last 3 wars (Not Iraq or after) just trying to find mt Grandfather and uncles... Let me know if you find the miracle link.. OH, I am looking for polish and Irish...UGH!!

Re: 5th brig. heavy artillery Company A, Brooklyn, NY

Sully4648 — 2010-06-01 14:43:35Z

Thanks so much for your input. I'm going to send away for this information.

Re: 5th brig. heavy artillery Company A, Brooklyn, NY

smudgenstuff — 2010-05-29 23:53:12Z

For $3.00 you can order the New York State military records for Daniel Sullivan, who was in Co. A, 5th Reg. NY Heavy Artillery. Go to:

http://iarchives.nysed.gov/CivilWarWeb/search.jsp

He's listed, and you can easily print out and order his records. I don't know how extensive they are.

Daniel received a Civil War pension, as did his widow later (as per the Civil War pension index card). You can order his pension records through NARA, using Form NATF 85.

http://archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/pre-ww...

This will cost $75.00 for the complete packet, which will include up to 100 pages. It should include important information and answers for you.
The pension records for my great-great-grandfather who died at Port Hudson,La. were extensive. Information about his death, widow and children was tremendous, and I'd never have found out most of it anywhere else.

Good luck in your searches.

Re: Azro B. Diggins

karolvan932 — 2009-11-22 23:42:28Z

Hi Mark--I am Azro Diggins gg-grandaughter. My g-grandmother, Mary Elizabeth (Minnie) Diggins was Azro's daughter. I am searching for information about the family also. Please respond to this message

Re: Barkley

jimkeown — 2009-04-07 16:35:10Z

Elizabeth Sawyers. William Dudley Barkley was my GG Grandfather via his daughter Georgia Barkley Keown see the link posted and click on her death certificate.
http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates/r...
I have been trying to find out more about the Barkley family for years, could you help me? My email is jimkeown@mchsi.com
I just stumbled on the doing a google on William Dudley Barkley. We are related.

Dominick Colgan 164th NY Co. K, I from Brooklyn

MandyColgan50 — 2009-03-08 02:13:53Z

Enlisted as a Private on 12 Dec at Brooklyn
Mustered in Company A, 164th Infantry Regiment 25 Mar 1863.
April 11, 1863 Transferred from Co. K to Co. I
Discharged 25 Jan 1864 with surgeon's certificate of disability at Washington DC.

I have a Domimick Colgan that possibly fits this soldier but no proof of connection. This Dominick fell of the map after the 1860 census. The famiy was prominent enough in Brooklyn that I would think Dominick could be found. I am trying to find out what happened to him. There are only 2 Dominick Colgans of age to serve in the 1860 Brooklyn Census. There are 2 Dominick Colgans listed in service from Brooklyn.

Dominick Colgan 14th/84th NY (claimed to be the son of Dominick Colgan Sr. proprietor of Eagle Hotel, Brooklyn)
and
Dominick Colgan 164th NY

Is there anyway to find various hospital records in Washington DC? A way to find out if Dominick Colgan of the 164th died there after he was discharged?

My Dominick Colgan
b.abt 1842 baptised 30 Jun 1842 St. James Cathedral, Brooklyn
Father Dr. Joseph Patrick Colgan, Mother Mary Sinnet.
Dr. Joseph Patrick Colgan b.abt. 1811 Ireland. He served as the Surgeon of the 59th NY. Also first president St. Vincent De Paul Society St. James Parish Brooklyn, member Emerald Benevolent Association, founding member St. Patrick's Society of Brooklyn, heavily involved in Irish Relief. He and his other sons are buried Holy Cross Cemetery, Flatbush.

Please help

Mandy Colgan

5th brig. heavy artillery Company A, Brooklyn, NY

Sully4648 — 2009-01-12 23:00:58Z

Would anyone know whether soldiers from The above named regiment were held captive in a prison in the south after Harper's Ferry? My relative, Daniel Sullivan from Brooklyn, NY doesn't appear to have been held at Andersonville but I'm not 100% sure. I know that Company F was there...but what about Company A?

DALY/ Civil War service

smiley55 — 2008-10-30 16:31:15Z

The following are information I have on my gggrandfather's Civil War service. Would anyone be able to tell me how to confirm his rank and branch of service? I was unable to find him on any 1860 federal census so far.

George Henry Higginson Daly was living in New York in 1850 with his mother, Eliza Daly and siblings. In 1860 she and the younger children were still in New York and in 1869 George married Deborah Hull in Monroe County, New York. The lived in Erie and Niagara counties as well during the next 10 years. Deborah died in 1880. George married Alice Elyda Cox in Ohio in 1882 and moved from there to Nebraska.
I would appreciate any help you could give me.

1893 Roster of Nebraska Veterans
Miscellaneous Enlistees A - L

Name Rank Unit 1893 Residence State Enlisted
Daly, Geo H. Q M Dept A of C Elba Miscellaneous

From Ancestry Civil War Pension App Records
#1404517
George H. H. Daly
Teamster, clerk QM Dept USA
1404517 filed in NE

Daniel W. Cahill

swd40 — 2008-07-10 12:46:38Z

Dan Cahill, b. 1833-d. 1893 son of Michael and Johanna Ryan Cahill, of Tipperary, Ireland.

Railroad guard in Civil War, also worked for Martin Distillery in Kansas City, Mo.
1870 Census records show he had a sister Anna Cahill..Johanna? and possible brother John Cahill, wife Mary all of Kansas City, Mo. and......Maybe other's?
Married Elizabeth Miner in 1870 in K.C. Mo.

Anything at all connected to my Cahill family...very much appreciated. I have no clue as to where to look next.
Sharon

Kings Co. R.R. Guards: Civil War Missouri

swd40 — 2008-07-10 12:29:03Z

Looking for my Great Grandfather: Dan Cahill's Civil war records. I found he was a Rail Road Guard in the Kings Company? unit.
Founded in the St. Josephs area it operated from Harrisonville? Cass Co. Mo. to Franklin Co. Mo.

Can anyone tell me how I can find better information and if photo's were taken of this unit?

Thanks
Sharon

Re: Michael

accypete — 2008-04-27 22:55:44Z

Hi Bill
Do You know when your Bridget Ryan where and when she was born? Also who she married? I have a bridget Ryan from Ballinacough-Silvermine- Nenagh in my tree and trying to find out a little more about her.

Re: Thomas bennett willson -maryland

jbrookewillson — 2007-12-01 02:05:34Z

I am a direct descendant of both Dr. Toms. What would you like to know?

Re: Kennedy & O'Brien

Sixtyninenewyork — 2007-07-13 02:48:40Z

Did these soldiers serve in the Fighting Sixth Regiment?

I have information about this unit from 1851 to the present.

Vince

Re: Michael

accypete — 2007-07-01 23:17:12Z

Hi Bill
quick couple of questions ,who did your bridget Ryan marry ?and was she also from Nenagh?
I am trying to find a Bridget Ryan who married either a Patrick Guinane or a Hennessey.

Re: Michael

accypete — 2007-07-01 23:15:33Z

Hi Bill
quick couple of questions ,who did your bridget Ryan marry ?and was she also from Nenagh?
I am trying to find a Bridget Ryan who married either a Patrick Guinane or a Hennessey.

Donlon / Missouri Cavalry Soldier

GMozas — 2007-06-24 01:56:42Z

I am researching Michael DONLON of the 10th Missouri Cavalry (Union) He mustered in April 1864, and was mustered out of 2nd MO CAV. Co, M in Sept. 1865
I am trying to place Michael anywhere in Missouri in 1864 or before. He is listed as being aged 24 in 1864, but his death certificate in 1889 (NYC) lists him aged 40. This puts his birth year at either 1840 ,or 1849. He was born in Ireland and his father was Michael Donlon and Mother was Kate Donlon. He is in NYC after 1870. Anyone with resources to search for any listings of this Donlon family from 1859 -1869 anywhere in Missouri please contact me. I am interested in learning where in the state he might have lived, and have found no leads to date. His enlistment papers were done in St. Louis where his occupation was Laborer. He was substitute for Charles Bayha Esq. of St. Louis City. His Military Records can be viewed at http://new.photos.yahoo.com/donlon6465/
E-mail donlon6465@yahoo.com or gloriamozas@aol.com

Henry Dunnegan/ Dunnigan

CWeissbrod — 2007-06-06 05:15:26Z

Looking for Henry Dunnegan/ Dunnigan, possibly from MA or RI, who died in the Civil War.

Re: NY Irish Brigade Chaplain, Father William Corby

hfj04clj — 2006-10-01 18:14:22Z

I found this post interesting because I am a Civil War Reenactor with the 9th MA Light Artillery. We have a man in our group who portrays Charles Reed. Would you have any more information about him? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Re: Civil War

mickflav — 2006-05-18 00:27:06Z

Looking for info on any Mc Cusker's, from Philadelphia, PA-who may have served in the Civil War,on either or both sides.

Re: Monway, Willis

deehass63 — 2006-05-03 01:23:56Z

Just found death certificate for Vance M. Monway
born July 5, 1876 in Cranberry, North Carolina.
Any relation?

Jackson Guard

DennisFrancis — 2006-04-20 15:51:18Z

A roster is at ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/schuylkill/military/1...

Re: Monway, Willis

deehass63 — 2006-04-19 03:20:23Z

Searching for information about the family of V. M. Monway, listed in the 1910 Census for Sewell Mtn, Fayette, W.V.
Any relation to your Monway?

Thanks for your time.

Diane Hassan

Edward Kelly, 112rh Co. B NY Infantry

gbrake61 — 2006-03-08 15:47:50Z

Searching for any info on my ggg grandfather, Edward Kelly and 112rh. They went through an area in North Carolina called Dismal Swamp. I have a piece of wood from there that Edward carried home (small piece). It was here that he contracted a sickness and died in 1864. He was buried on gg grandmother's birthday when she was 11.

Re: Edward Kelly, 112rh Co. B NY Infantry

gbrake61 — 2006-03-08 15:47:50Z

Thank you so much! Is there any way I can find more info and maybe pictures of that company?

Sincerely,
GiGi

Re: Edward Kelly, 112rh Co. B NY Infantry

gbrake61 — 2006-03-08 15:47:50Z

Hi Dennis,
sorry I took so long to reply. I found out that there is also a Dismal Swamp in VA. My ggg grandfather, Edward Kelly, saved a piece of wood from the Swamp and with several strong lights and lots of magnifying glasses and several eyes, it looks like VA. Really exciting. I am going to keep looking and thank you again for your help!

Sincerely,
GiGi

Re: McConniel/McConnell 11th Georgia Infantry reg. Comp G

dsegelquist — 2005-12-13 16:06:32Z

I hope this will help a little.
Dennis

One of the first Companies formed in Walker County Georgia was Company G, 11th. Ga. Inf. This Company was organized by: John Y. Wood, by men that were from the Armuchee valleys, east of LaFayette Georgia. Most of the men in this company were from Walker County Georgia, even though it was labeled as being Catoosa County Georgia.

McConnell, John T- private-sing up July 3, 1861 .

Re: Edward Kelly, 112rh Co. B NY Infantry

dsegelquist — 2005-12-13 16:06:32Z

I hop this will help a little.
Dennis

Edward Kelly, 112rh Co. B NY Infantry

Edward Kelly, Fredonia, promoted Corporal December 16, '62; discharged June 4, '62; disease of heart.

Re: Edward Kelly, 112rh Co. B NY Infantry

dsegelquist — 2005-12-13 16:06:32Z

I looked at a lot of civil war sites but could not find any photo's but that's not to say there are none just keep looking. Maybe some one out there knows where there is some. As for the the Dismal Swamp of N. C. there are reports on it howevere I did not given them as they did not give any info on the 112th. Sorry I could not be of more help.
Dennis.

Re: O'Regan Kilfinane Co.Limerick

2005-10-28 23:31:02Z

i am looking for information about William O'Donnell who married Johanna O'Regan on feb. 14,1877 in Kilfinane Parish St. Andrews. from what i can tell he was born in 1853. Johanna was born in 1855. if this is the correct family in 1901 they lived in Ardpatrick -Sunville. their children were John dob 1882,James dob 1886 and Michael dob 1888. i also have a record of a Margaret O'Donnell [dob 1861]married to a Joseph O'Regan [dob 1861]children James[dob1881],Michael[dob1889],john[dobaptism 12/31/1888-sponsors Patrick Halpin and Maria O'Donnell],Thomas [dobaptism 2/26/1880],Willie [dobaptism 5/26/1880-sponsors John Cudmore and hanora O'donnell],Maria[dobaptism 7/1/1874], Helen [dobaptism 7/21/1876], Catherine [dobaptism 8/18/1878],Mary[dobaptism 8/17/1878 sponsors Johanna O'Donnell and Michael o'Regan]. Johanna O'Donnell was also a witness at the wedding of Nora O'Regan and John Fitzgibbon on 2/22/1887. a Marie O'Donnell was the sponsor of Teresa Marie O'Regan on 6/22/1903- she was the daughter of Thomas O'regan and Ellen Barry. i hope some of these O'Donnell names match up with the family you are interested in. let me know Jim regan

Re: O'Regan Kilfinane Co.Limerick

2005-10-28 15:08:08Z

Which O' Donnells....The O' Donnells of Moorstown who have resided in this townland since at least the late seventeen hundreds!

O'Regan Kilfinane Co.Limerick

2005-10-16 18:52:28Z

I am researching the O'Regan family History from Ballyroe lower Kilfinane. they were barrel makers in the 1850s. other related family lines from the kilfinane area include O'Brien,Grimes,Halpin,Hennessy,Roche,O'Donnell,Fitzgibbon,Cudmore. any information regarding these families from Kilfinane Co.limerick would be appreciated.

James Collins 63rd NY Vols - where are you buried?

2005-10-06 03:53:28Z

My gg-grandfather James Collins (born 1832 in Galway, Ireland) was a Sergeant Major with the 63rd NY Volunteers who fought with the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac as part of the Irish Brigade. After volunteering in 8/1861 and surviving the entire war James was wounded and captured at the Battle of Jerusalem Road at the Second Battle of Peterburg. He was sent to Libby Prison in Richmond where he died on either 7/1/1864 or 8/1/1864 (based on separate sources). His pension record has him buried at Mt. Arlington. He is not at Arlington National Cemetery nor is he at Mt. Arlington, NJ Cemetery. Folks have suggested that he might be at one of the five large Civil War cemeteries around Richmond but I do not know which ones they mean. Can anyone tell me the names of these cemeteries. His wife and kids never knew where he was buried.

Re: Patrick Keough

2005-09-16 08:01:22Z

Many thanks for your help - much appreciated

Re: Patrick Keough

2005-09-15 11:16:57Z

Hi Joan,
I found him on the Missouri State Archives database as Patrick Keaugh (sic). If you run a search for him at
http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/soldiers/
you can view his record of service card. He did survive the war.
Missouri's archives will have at least some of his military records. The US National Archives will have a complied record and his pension record as well. A description with instructions on how to order copies are at:
http://www.archives.gov/genealogy/military/
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/pr...
Here's a capsule history of the 7th:
http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmoinf2.htm#14
There's also a reenactment unit with quite a bit of info. See
http://www.geocities.com/missouriirishbrigade/index.html
Hope this helps

Patrick Keough

golly31foxy — 2005-09-14 17:10:22Z

Patrick was a Corporal with Co A, 7th Mo Vols (Infantry) and came from the parish of New Inn in Co. Tipperary. As I live in Ireland could somebody point me in the right direction as to where I might be able to find further information on Patrick - whether he survived the war etc. and the regiment of which he was part of. I know he was still alive in 1863 and was posted at Vicksburg Mississippi. Many thanks.

Irish Ancestor served in PA Vol

wsullivw — 2005-08-14 15:30:14Z

T. WALTON disability papers; enlistment papers ????

wsullivw — 2005-08-14 15:30:14Z

I have received one of my ancestors Thomas WALTON disability papers from the NARA. While it is very helpful it does not give me any info re his parents, siblings, spouse,etc. Are there any other Civil War records ala enlistment papers that might give me this information. ?

Walton J. Sullivan at wsullivw@aol.com

Paternal - SULLIVAN, COLEMAN, CUMMINGS, O'BRIEN, BOLD, BLACK, BREE, CAFFREY, CAVENEY, CORBETT, CROWE, DISKIN, DONEGAN, FEE, FLAHERTY, GABRIEL, GORMAN, GERRITY, JENKINS, JENNINGS, LYNCH, MC GREEVEY, O'CONNOR, PHILBIN, ROLAND, SHEA, SHIELDS, STAFFORD, STANTON, STEINHAUSER, WALTON, WEISS,

PA- Dunmore, Old Forge, Minooka, Taylor, Scranton, Hawley, Mt. Pleasant, Pittsburgh; NY-Kingston, Amsterdam: NJ-Union City, Jersey City, North Bergen

http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/s/u/l/Walton--J-Sulliva...
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=wsullivw
http://www.gencircles.com/users/wsullivw/1

O'CONNOR Co F 69th Regulars, New York Volunteers

WaltonSullivan44 — 2005-08-01 10:55:22Z

These are excerpts from a very lengthy obituary that appeared in the Wayne County Pennsylvania papers in 16 October 1916. John Sarsfield O'CONNOR born 1831 Londonderry, Ireland died 16 October 1916 in Hawley, PA. His parents Neil and Sarah O'CONNOR emigrated to Scotland and then to St. John's Canada about 1836, from there to New Orleans where the father established a jeweler's business. The senior O'CONNOR raised a company of New Orleans Rangers which he commanded under General Scott. After the Mexican war the family moved to New York City from Greenock. John and 2 of his brothers served in the Union Army during the Civil War. Mr. O'CONNOR was first sergeant of Company F. 69th Regulars New York volunteers. After the war John become a glass cutter in White Mills, Pa. He was honored by being made Postmaster at White Mills during President Cleveland's second administration. He revolutionized glass cutting and became very famous. He built a glass cutting factory in Paupack Falls, Hawley, Wayne Co, PA. John married Hannah MARRETT in New York in 1860. The family lived in Hawley, PA and Goshen, New York. John S. O'CONNOR died at age 85 in his home in Hawley. Surviving were four daughters Annie, wife of Timothy D. O'CONNELL of Honesdale, PA; Mary, wife of Thomas P. CUSICK of Goshen, NY; Clotlide, wife of Thomas J. BURKE of Scranton, PA and Miss Kathryn O'CONNOR, Hawley. Ten grandchildren also survived, namely Reginald, Crescentia, Evaristus and Clotilde O'CONNELL of Honesdale; Lettia and Frank CUSICK of Goshen, NY; William, John, Arthur and Mary children of deceased son Arthur E. O'CONNOR. Looking for any information/connections. Please contact Walton J. Sullivan at wsullivw@aol.com

Re: Michael

2005-07-26 01:54:10Z

Hi!, My great grandfather, Michael Ryan was born in1830 in Cashel Tipperary to Michael Ryan and Mary O'Brien.. Michael Jnr married Anne Dwyer in Boherlahan 30 Jan 1869. Anne was the daughter of Patrick Dwyer and Judith Keating.

Ring any bells?

Padda