John McGann (1823 - 1865)

Born 1823 in County Clare, Ireland

Husband of Mary (Ruth) McGann — married 25 Jan 1843 in Broadford, County Clare, Ireland

Died 3 Aug 1865 at about age 42 in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Biography

Private John McGann served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 17 Aug 1863
Mustered out: 14 July 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Company E, 11th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry

John McGann married on 25 Jan 1843 in Roadford, Doolin parish, County Clare, Ireland to Mary Ruth by Rev Michael Nelly, a Catholic priest. [probably Broadford RC parish, County Clare]. ^[1]

Children:

1. Mary Ann born 1854 in Quincy, MA
2. Ellen born 1855
3. John Edward born 1857
4. Francis born 21 Oct 1859 in Quincy, MA

John McGann age 40 yrs, born in Ireland, shoemaker, drafted 17 Aug 1863 at Greenfield, Massachusetts in Company E, 11th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry discharged 14 July 1865 at Washington DC

John McGann died 3 Aug 1865 at Quincy, Massachusetts

Sources

1. ↑ Approved Pension Application File for Mary Ann McGann, Minor Child of John McGann, Company E, 11th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment (Application No. WC102249) https://catalog.archives.gov/id/103482080