Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Delany, Captain John N., 1822-1870.
- Extent:
- .25 cubic foot
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and Content:
Contains documents relating to the military career of Captain John Delany in Company H, 60th New York Infantry during the Civil War including Muster Rolls for 1863 listing names of 57 soldiers and 1864 listing names of 40 soldiers, their ranks, where and when they joined and mustered, and remarks (e.g. promoted, absent, sick, “stoped,” detailed, wounded, killed). In 1863, a large majority of soldiers mustered from Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, NY, in 1864, from Wanhatchie; and a 90-page memorandum book containing daily entries documenting life during wartime, 1862-1864, and occasionally, verses; his commission paper; and receipts.
- Biographical / Historical:
John N. Delany was born in Ireland in 1822 of parents Patrick and Mary Delany. By 1861, he was a farmer living in Oswegatchie, St. Lawrence County, NY. In September 1861 he enlisted in Company H, 60th New York Infantry for 3 years from Hamilton, NY. In October 1861 he mustered in as 1st Lieutenant and in March 1863, was promoted to Captain at Aquia Creek, VA. He was wounded at Peach Tree Creek, GA, July 1864 and honorably discharged in October 1864. In 1870, he was farming at Oswegatchie with his wife Mary, and children Catherine, Mary, and Patrick. He died later that year.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift; Gladys Smith Fairve, Spring Lake Heights, N.J.; 1984; NM-29.84.
- Processing information:
The processing, cataloging, and encoding of this collection were made possible by a grant from the Gladys Krieble Delmas.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Coll. No. 466 is open for research according to the regulations of Fenimore Art Museum Library.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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