Tierney, Henry
From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
Birth
Henry Tierney was born at Genesee Flats, NY on December 14, 1844, a son of John Tierney and Mary F. Kermody
Marriage & Children
He married at about 1868, Jane____ who was born at about 1843. They had
- Minnie Tierney
- Charles Tierney
- Bella Tierney
Military Service
| Residence at Enlistment: | Medusa[1] |
| Place of Birth: | Genesee Flats[1] |
| Date of Birth: | 14 Dec 1844[1] |
| Names of Parents: | John (Tierney) and Mary F. Kermody [1] |
| Marital Status: | Single[1] |
| Occupation: | Blacksmith[1] |
| Term of Enlistment: | 1 year[1] |
| Bounty Received: | None[1] |
| Enlistment Date: | 24 Aug 1864[2] |
| Enlistment Place: | Kingston, New York [2] |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 10th Infantry[2] |
| Company: | Company A |
| Muster Out Date: | 8 Jun 1865[2] |
| Muster Out Place: | Munson's Hill, VA[2] |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 18.[2] "In Battles of Hatcher's run Boynton road, on left of Petersburgh. Was with his Regiment when it captured Gen'l Robert E. Lee, was at the surrender of Gen'l Lee. discharged with Regt. still living P.O. Address Medusa Albany Co N.Y."[1] |
| Sources Used: Ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers; Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War |
Death
Henry died on May 12, 1885.[3] His widow, Jane, received her pension on July 10, 1890.
Obituary
Additional Research Notes
Additional Media
Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War
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