Keily, Daniel Joseph
Born in Newtownville, Co. Waterford on 6th September 1829. He served as a Lieutenant in the Irish Battalion of St. Patrick during the 1860 Papal War prior to moving to New York. During the Civil War he served as an Additional Aide-de-Camp on the staff of Major-General James Shields, and was wounded in the face at the Battle of Port Republic, Virginia on 9th April 1862. In 1864 he became Colonel of the 2nd Louisiana Cavalry (Federal). He was breveted Brigadier-General of volunteers on 13th March 1865 for gallant and meritorious services. Following the war he became a plantation manager, dying in October 1867 in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. His exact burial place is unknown, but is most likely in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.
First Lieutenant James J. McCormick, 63rd New York volunteers Quartermaster was my great grandfather. Any information concerning his civil war activities would be appreciated. Thank you.
Hi, Your grandfather is the man standing on the right in the photo section of ” men of the Irish Brigade” photo on this site. Here is his service entry
http://www.archive.org/stream/newyorkinwarofre03phisrich#page/2602/mode/2up
Hope this helps.
Thank you for responding. I have received a picture of my great grandfather from the Archives. When I saw the Waterford Civil War Veterans I was wondering if my great grandfather was originally from Waterford.
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, I can find no mention of where James A mccormick was from but will keep looking.