Came to America from Londonderry, Ireland in 1854. Became a citizen of the United States 1885. Served in the Civil War. He enlisted as a private in Company M, Michigan 3rd Cavalry Regiment on December 28, 1863 at the age of 20. Mustered out on February 12, 1866 in San Antonio, TX.
Delaware Public Archives; Dover, Delaware; Delaware Naturalization Records, 1796-1959; Record Group: RG1217.066; Roll: 1 Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers 1861-65. Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995, FHL Film No. 1017873
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