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Michael Connelly

Before the war

He was born in Galway, Ireland (4). He was 25 years old when he was enlisted (4).

He was a lab[orer] when he was enlisted (4).

Description

He was 5 feet 6 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair (4).

During the war

He was enlisted and mustered into service on 23 December 1861 (1, 4). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Casner (4). He was mustered in, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as a private in company K, by L T Matlock [?] (1, 4).

He was killed on 3 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, Virginia (1). On 7 May 1863, he was reported as missing in action (3). The regiment still had him listed as missing in action on 30 June 1864 (2).

After the war

On 5 January 1876, he applied successfully for a pension (5).

Sources

1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster)

2 letter, Gregory to Breck, 30 June 1864

3 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 7 May 1863 (Michael Connelly)

4 company K, descriptive roll (Michael Connelly)

5 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company K (Michael Connolly)


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