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Corcoran's Irish Legion

Started this discussion. Last reply by Nollaig 2016 May 31, 2020. 5 Replies

I am currently doing some comparable research on the above Irish Legion and Meagher’s Irish Brigade.Unfortunately I have been unable to find the OVERALL TOTAL muster for the 182nd or 175th New York…Continue

Veterans Graves

Started Feb 29, 2020 0 Replies

Hi Folks,Not sure if this is the correct place for this query. but does anyone know of any graves of American Civil War veterans, Blue or Gray, in Northern Ireland?Thanks in AdvanceLiamContinue

 

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'The Florence Nightingale of The Army of Northern Virginia'

Born on November 12, 1819, in Dublin, Mary Sophia Hill was the daughter of a physician, who, along with her twin brother, Samuel, spent part of their early lives living in England.By late 1850, both Mary and her brother were living in New Orleans where she earned a living (and had an excellent reputation) as a teacher of English, French, and music up until the outbreak of…See More
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Brevet Brigadier General Peter John Sullivan

Born: March 15th, 1821, County Cork.Died: March 2nd, 1883, Cincinnati, Ohio.Emigrated from Ireland to the United States, on a date unknown, and settled in Cincinnati, Ohio. Served in the United States Army during the Mexican-American War. Following the outbreak of the War Between The States, he was commissioned as a colonel to organize and command the 48th Ohio Volunteer…See More
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Brevet Brigadier General Peter John Sullivan

Born: March 15th, 1821, County Cork.Died: March 2nd, 1883, Cincinnati, Ohio.Emigrated from Ireland to the United States, on a date unknown, and settled in Cincinnati, Ohio. Served in the United States Army during the Mexican-American War. Following the outbreak of the War Between The States, he was commissioned as a colonel to organize and command the 48th Ohio Volunteer…See More
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Liam McAlister replied to Tom Mitchell's discussion Cpl. William Murphy, Battery "C" Fifth U.S. Artillery in the group The Blue, Gray and Green
"What's Cpl Murphy's story?"
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First Casualties

Fort Sumter in Charleston harbour was fired on by Confederate forces in the early hours of April 12, 1861, the bombardment continuing well into the following day. Fortunately for Major Robert Anderson and his garrison, there were no casualties during the siege but with little hope of holding out, the major surrendered his force.On April 14, the U.S. flag was lowered, and…See More
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First Casualties

Fort Sumter in Charleston harbour was fired on by Confederate forces in the early hours of April 12, 1861, the bombardment continuing well into the following day. Fortunately for Major Robert Anderson and his garrison, there were no casualties during the siege but with little hope of holding out, the major surrendered his force.On April 14, the U.S. flag was lowered, and…See More
Apr 11, 2021
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Liam McAlister commented on The Wild Geese's blog post This Week in the History of the Irish: March 14 - March 20
"Wow, I have seen the plaque many times and hope to do so again soon, if house is still in current ownership."
Mar 17, 2021
Liam McAlister commented on The Wild Geese's blog post This Week in the History of the Irish: March 14 - March 20
"This is the bedroom in Bride Park Cottage where Major-General Cleburne was born. The beams are original to the house, having been well cared for in the 200, or so, years the house has been standing."
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The Blue, Gray and Green

Gathering by the fireside of those of us passionate about the Irish experience during America's Civil War.See More
Mar 13, 2021
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Liam McAlister commented on The Wild Geese's blog post This Week in the History of the Irish: February 14 - February 20
"Any idea who he is? I've searched through a number of my reference books and can't find him! For some reason I have it, in my head, that he may have been from one of the Carolina States."
Feb 16, 2021

Founding MemberNollaig 2016 commented on Liam McAlister's blog post Private Luke Quinn, USMC, Was He The First Casualty of The American Civil War?
"LUKE QUINN"
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Brevet Brigadier General Peter John Sullivan

Posted on March 13, 2022 at 8:00am 0 Comments

Born: March 15th, 1821, County Cork.

Died: March 2nd, 1883, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Emigrated from Ireland to the United States, on a date unknown, and settled in Cincinnati, Ohio. Served in the United States Army during the Mexican-American War.…

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First Casualties

Posted on April 11, 2021 at 2:30am 0 Comments

Fort Sumter in Charleston harbour was fired on by Confederate forces in the early hours of April 12, 1861, the bombardment continuing well into the following day. Fortunately for Major Robert Anderson and his garrison, there were…

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Private Luke Quinn, USMC, Was He The First Casualty of The American Civil War?

Posted on October 16, 2020 at 3:30pm 2 Comments

When did the War begin and who was the first casualty?

The majority of historians will be able to answer these without hesitation, but, now I am going to throw, yet, another name into the mix!! Luke Quinn may be a name unfamiliar to many, but it deserves to be remembered along with the many other Irish that gave “the last full measure” between…

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"Their Stories, Our Heritage, Not Forgotten" Irish Heritage Week, 2020: 9th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry U.S.A.

Posted on August 23, 2020 at 12:30am 0 Comments

According to the 1860 US Census the population of the State of Connecticut was home to over 50,000 Irish born immigrants, with many engaged in work as labourers in quarries and on railroad construction.

On the outbreak of the War many of these Irish rushed to join the ranks, enlisting for 3 months. Some of these, serving under officers like…

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