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Title: |
Michael Mulcahy Papers |
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Repository: |
Western Reserve Historical Society
Phone: 216-721-5722 http://www.wrhs.org |
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Creator: |
Mulcahy, Michael |
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Dates: |
1862-1908 |
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Quantity: |
0.20 linear feet (1 container) |
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Abstract: |
Michael Mulcahy (1839-1908) was enrolled as a private in the 6th United States Calvary in 1862 and was later promoted to sergeant, serving in the United States Civil War. Mulcahy received acclaim for his involvement in the famous Winchester Ride where he fought with General Sheridan in the Battle of Winchester. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army on January 13, 1865. Mulcahy was born in County Cork, Ireland. After his soldier days, he came to Cleveland, Ohio, worked as a carpenter, and joined the volunteer fire department. He married Elizabeth Brennan on February 27, 1865 in St. Patrick's Church, Cleveland, Ohio. He later joined the first paid fire department organized in Cleveland. The collection consists of Civil War records pertaining to Michael Mulcahy's service, including register of enlistment, affidavits, and pension documents; a death certificate; newspaper clippings; and a letter. |
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Identification: |
MS 4857 |
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Location: |
closed stacks |
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Language: |
The records are in English |
Michael Mulcahy (1839-1908) was enrolled as a private in the 6th United States Calvary in 1862 and was later promoted to sergeant, serving in the United States Civil War. Mulcahy received acclaim for his involvement in the famous Winchester Ride where he fought with General Sheridan in the Battle of Winchester. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army on January 13, 1865. Mulcahy was born in County Cork, Ireland. After his soldier days, he came to Cleveland, Ohio, worked as a carpenter, and joined the volunteer fire department. He married Elizabeth Brennan on February 27, 1865 in St. Patrick's Church, Cleveland, Ohio. He later joined the first paid fire department organized in Cleveland.
The Michael Mulcahy Papers, (1862-1908) consist of Civil War records pertaining to Michael Mulcahy's service, including register of enlistment, affidavits, and pension documents; a death certificate; newspaper clippings; and a letter.
This collection is of value to researchers studying the American Civil War, and an Irishman's contribution to the union war effort. It will be of interest to those seeking information on Irish Americans in Cleveland, Ohio. Individuals researching the history of firemen and the Fire Department in Cleveland, Ohio, particularly the first paid Fire Department, will find this collection useful. The information pertaining to the famous Winchester Ride, in which Michael Mulcahy assisted General Sheridan, will be of interest to historians of the Civil War.
A photograph has been removed to the print and photograph collection.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 4857 Michael Mulcahy Papers, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio
Richard T. Mulcahy, 2000
Processed by Regina Costello in 2001