Patrick Kelly (1822 - 1864)

Born 1822 in Castle Hacket, County Galway, Ireland

Died 16 Jun 1864 at about age 42 in Petersburg, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Colonel Patrick Kelly served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: April 20, 1861
Mustered out: killed June 16, 1864
Side: USA
Regiment(s): New York 16th Volunteer Infantry, 88th New York Infantry

Patrick Kelly was Killed in Action at Petersburg, VA. during United States Civil War.

Residence was not listed; 39 years old. Enlisted on 4/20/1861 at New York City, NY as a Captain. On 4/20/1861 he was commissioned into "E" Co. NY 69th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 8/3/1861 at New York, NY On 10/26/1861 he was commissioned into US Army 16th Infantry He was discharged for promotion on 12/31/1861 On 12/31/1861 he mustered into Field & Staff NY 88th Infantry He was Killed on 6/16/1864 at Petersburg, VA Promotions:

• Capt 10/26/1861 (As of 16th US Army Infantry)
• Lt Colonel 12/31/1861 (As of 88th NY Infantry)
• Major 4/7/1862 by Brevet (Shiloh, TN)
• Colonel 9/22/1862

Sources

• *New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
• Index to Compiled Military Service Records
• Heitman: Register of United States Army 1789-1903
• New York State Military Museum and Veterans Center, Saratoga Springs New York
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Kelly_(Civil_War)