https://www.civilwarphotosleuth.com/ Their mission is to rediscover the lost names and stories of every photo of American Civil War soldiers and sailors.
"Mind the Gap Films is developing a documentary about the personal experiences of Irish men who served in the American Civil War, for broadcast on RTÉ. We’re looking for descendants who have letters, photographs or any personal effects belonging to ancestors who were involved in the conflict and…
Bishop Timon was a pioneer and first bishop of Buffalo. His stance on the Civil War was woven into the politics of the time. He voted against Lincoln and thought the Republicans were too radical and would split the nation. After Sumter, he came out four-square for Lincoln and the Union. He preached…
Hello. I'm looking for information about my great, great Irish grandfather. I'm doing a family genealogy and need any information about Edward Felvey or Edward Feloney before or after his arrival in the U.S., during his serving in the Virginia Infantry, 25th Battalion, Co. E.. He was a sergeant and…
I have been trying to find information on Colonel John Eugene McMahon the elder of the three brothers who rose to command rank during the Civil War. I have some basic stuff but would like a bit more detail of what he did before forming the 164th New York etc. There is a fair amount on his two…
In a book published by the Texas United Daughters of the Confederacy - in the late 1800's - I found a letter written by an old Texas veteran with an Irish surname. He recalled his years as a young soldier in Virginia in that letter. He said, "I joined the Army of the Lord when I was 16, and the…
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