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New York City's First Irish Brigade 1849-1857
American male citizens between 18 and 45 were subject to military service in the state militias and nation. American Irish leaders adopted the idea that service to New York State and by extension the United States, could be used as a vehicle to create an Irish liberation army within the ranks of the militia.
The Irish Republican Union formed in New York City for the purpose of aiding those of their countrymen who arrived sick and starving as a result of the Great Famine find food, shelter and work. The Union formed a military company in 1848. The leaders of the Union began to lobby for membership in the New York State Militia undergoing reorganization during this period.Their effort received a boost when the escaped leaders of the Young Ireland Movement arrived in New York and began their efforts to free Ireland from England. They found sympathy and support from the American Irish in the city.
Michael Doheny, a principal leaders of the Young Irelanders, saw that if these uniformed, trained Irishment had been In Ireland in 1848, the outcome of the failed rebellion might have been decidedly different. A lawyer by trade, Doheny gained admittance to the New York bar and founded several Irish newspaper that agitated for Ireland's independence from England. He melded with American Irish leaders such as James Huston and Michael Phelan to push efforts to create an army for service in Ireland when the time was right for another try at revolution.
The Union's military organization had grown to muster a regiment regularly organized according to the Militia Law of New York. Michael Phelan, one of the best-known Irishman in America, handled negotiations with the division commander of New York City, Major Charles W. Sandford and their provisional brigade commnder Brigadier General Charles Yates. Both officers recommended inclusion of the Irish in the militia and Governor approved the petition 21 December 1849; the regiments was designated the Ninth Regiment (1st Irish). The Ninth New York had organized in 1799 and had a long and distinguished career of service to the state and nation. The Ninth, in common with many other militia regiments, numbers had fallen so it was a regiment in name only. The Militia Act of 1846 consolidated or disbanded companies and regiments that were no longer viable organizations.The old Ninth disbanded and the Irish Regiment assigned its number. The First Irish Regiment, "The Michell Guard," became the first all Irish regiment in the New York State Militia. Benjamin Fenton Ferris commanded the regiment. Doheny commanded Company C "Irish Pike Guard." Phelan commanded a company of the Ninth also.
The Ninth Regiment was the first regimental sized unit in the New York Militia. Irish companies could be found in almost all militia regiments of the state. Brooklyn, an independent city during the years prior to the Civil War, located across the East River in King's and Queen's Counties, had a substansial Irish community. The Fourteenth Brooklyn Regiment boasted three Irish companies and the Seventieth Regimanet (Cavalry) had an Irish artillery company. The State Legistlature authorized a new regiment for King's and Queen's Counties to be numbered Seventy-second, eventually becoming the "National Gurd" and later the "National Rifles"
Irish patriot leaders decided to form a second Irish regiment following the plan to create an Irish Brigade within the New York Militia. The Second Irish Regiment opened recruiting offices in October 1851. The new regiment mustered into state service 1 November 1851and numbered Sixty-ninth. Dohney left the Ninth Regiment and was commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of the new regiment. Phelan remained with the Ninth. These two regiments technically formed a brigade as the state militia statues stated brigades could be from two to four regiments. The Ninth and Sixty-ninth served in the Second Brigade of the First Division, whose headquarters were in the city. The Seventy-second served in the Second Division.
By 1852 six thousand men were enrolled in the uniformed milita. Twenty-six hundred, one-third were Irish serving in the Ninth, Sixty-ninth regiments and companies in other regiments within the city.
The milita regiments of the first division played host to visiting dignataries stopping the city. Lajos Kossuth, leader of the failed Hungarian Revolution of 1848, stopped in the city on his tour of the United States. Major General Sandford invited Kossuth to review the division Twuesday 16 December 1851. Many leaders and participants of failed revolutions that erupted across Europe in 1848 making their way to the United States for refuge and new opportunities. The Irish viewed their exile as temporary and had undertaken the task of building an Irish Liberation Army within the framework of the various state militias.
This effort received a powerful boost when Thomas Francis Meagher, the leading orator of the movement, escaped from his exile in Australia and reached New York's welcoming arms. Doheny and the other exiled Young Irelanders as well as American Irish leaders in New York and elsewhere embraced Meagher. Meagher also received an invitation from General Sandford to review the first division which he accepted.
Meagher stood on the reviewing stand with Sandford. His chest swelled as the Irish companies and regiments of the division'sregiments passed in review. Meagher's agile mind quickly grasped thescene unfolding before him. If these men had been Ireland four years ago, the revolution possibly would have succeeded rather than fizzle out as the Crown forces moved to arrest the leaders and drove others into exile. Meagher determined to call for a general muster of all Irish companies and regiments of New York City and State.
Tuesday 27 July 1852 was the time and Battery Park the place chosen to parade New York's Irish military organizations. America had never seen such a gathering of Irish soldiers. New York City mustered all its companies and regiments; Brooklyn and Williamsburg ( a separate city) sent their Irish units across the river; Jersey City, Newark and Paterson represented New Jersey's Irish companies. The parade completed, the officers of the Irish regiments reparied to Castle Garden to deliver an address honoring Meagher. The Sixty-ninth's Lieutenant Colonel Michael Dohany delivered the address.
Meagher's reply called for an increase in Irish military organization in New York and other states with large numbers of Irish.The officers from New York's First Division initiated steps to enlist another Irish rifle regiment, the Fourth that day.
Michael Phelan joined Doheny in agreeing to recruit and train the new regiment. Phelan had a reputation for his military acumen among the more militant members of the Irish Confederation.He had a hand in organizing the Irish regiments in the city. The nucleus for the new regiment was the "Mitchel Light Guard" commanded by Captain Joseph Brennan; the officers and men of the company, except for Brennan himself, hailed from County Waterford, meagher's home. The Smith O'Brien Cadets were prevailed upon to join the Mitchel Guard in the new regiment. This company had formed with the intention of joining the Ninth Regiment. The new regiment numbered Seventy-fith in the New York Line, became known as the "Republican Rifles" with Meagher as Colonel and Doheny Lieutenant Colonel in 1852.
The year 1852 was significant for the foundation of the "Silent Friends," later known as "Sinn Fein" (Ourselves Alone). The movedment was founded by James Huston, a captain in the Ninth Regiment; the idea and society rapidly caught on in the Ninth and Sixty-ninth Regiments and other Irish units in the city and spread across the East River to the Irish regiment and companies in the Second Division. All the Young Irelanders joined with American Irish in the new society.
The Irish brigade began to unravel in 1854. The Seventy-second had become a predominantly German as Irish members left the area for other parts of the state and nation. One all Irish company remained in the regiment. The Fourth Irish languished as Meagher, its titular commander frequently left New York for speaking engagements to Irish citizens in other states and cities of the Union. Meagher's message hammered home the creation of a liberation army created by Irishmen forming armed and uniformed companies for the state militias where they resided. Doheny was the defacto commander of the regiment. December 1854 the regiment was reorganized. The Christmas Day edition of New York Times carried an article on the accpetance of the reorganized regiment once commanded by Colonel Doheny. The retained the number Seventy-fifth, but the nom de guerre was "Irish Rifles." The regiment had seven full companies, about 350 men; John H. McCunn was commissioned Colonel.
The Adjutant General's Report to the State Assembly stated that the Ninth and Seventy-fifth regiments were amalgamated. The reports usually detailed is silent on the reason of consolidation. It might have been caused by the Panic of 1857 or the migration of Irishmen to the California and Colorado goldfields. It is also possible that the declared intention of the Irish militia was the liberation of Ireland, may have triggered a diplomatic protest from England to the U.S. government.
The final blow to the First Irish Brigade was the decision in 1858 to consolidate the Ninth and Sixty-ninth regiments; leaving the Sixty-ninth the only all Irish regiment in the city militia district. The Irish Republican Brotherhood was founded t the same time in the law office of Michael Doheny. Meagher, Phelan, Huston and others were founding members. The Brotherhood took firm hold in the Sixty-ninth.
Three years later the Irish Brigade would rise again as Civil War gripped the nation. All the Irish or predomiantly Irish regiments contained members of the original brigade in its ranks
About the Author
William O'Neill was born in New York City and has a lifelong interest in military history;the Civil War has been a passion since 1960 when I saw my first Civil War reenactment in 1961.
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Irish Names $10.19 Irish Names contains just under a thousand names selected from the enourmous wealth of historical sources -- annals, genealogies, myth, legend and epic poetry -- that make up the literature of early medieval Ireland. Of the the extraordinary variety of names available to the early Irish -- some twelve thousand are recorded -- only a handful are in current use. This classic work of reference explains the background and meaning of these names, and provides a fascinating insight into the society in which they had their origin. 'This splendid work encapsulates Irish history.' -- The Irish Times |
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Irish Grandma, Grandpa, Mom or Dad Tri-Claddagh Sweatshirt $51.99 This brand-new tri-claddagh shamrock design is made of 50% cotton / 50% polyester and personalized with your family's pride and joy. Specify title (Irish Grandma, Irish Grandpa, Irish Mom, Irish Dad, or other) and names. Add $1.00 for each child's name. Shipped separately; allow 3-4 weeks. Embroidered in USA. Available in sizes S (34), M (36-38), L (40-42), XL (44-46), 2XL (48-50), 3XL (52-54), 4XL (56). Web Exclusive! |
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Authentic Irish Pub Apparel - T-Shirt $31.99 Our classic, top-quality T-shirts, sweatshirts, and cap are personalized with the names of actual Irish pubs. (Note list of pub names available.) Shipped separately; allow approx. 4 weeks. Printed in USA. Crew Sweatshirt is 80% preshrunk cotton / 20% poly. Women's Sizes S (6-8), M (10-12), L (14-16), XL (18-20), 2XL (22). Men's Sizes S (34-36), M (38-40), L (42-44), XL (46-48), 2XL (50-52). |
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Personalized Irish Wedding Blessing Unity Candle $34 Personalize this beautiful pillar unity candle with your own names and wedding date. Irish Wedding Blessing reads, My God be with you and bless you. May you see your children's children. May you be poor in misfortunes, and rich in blessings. May you know nothing but happiness from this day forward. Measures 3 x 9. Also available as three-piece set. Ships separately - allow 2 weeks. Web Exclusive! |
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Names of the Irish State $90.81 Names of the Irish state, Republic of Ireland, Constitution of Ireland, President of Ireland, Republic of Ireland Act 1948, Eire (Confirmation of Agreements) Act 1938, Ireland Act 1949, Annals of the Four Masters, riu, Hibernia, Irish Republic, Kingdom of Ireland, Southern Ireland, Irish Free State, Irish Free State (Agreement) Act 1922, ire Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 126 Publication Date: 2009/09/30 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.29 inches |
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Personalized Irish Grandma, Grandpa, Mom, Or Dad Sweatshirt $51.99 Embroidered with the names of loved ones, these 50% cotton / 50% poly sweatshirts share your family pride. Specify title and names. Add $1 for each child's name. Embroidered in USA. Shipped separately; allow 3-4 weeks. Sizes S (men 34, women 6-8), M (36-38, 10-12), L (40-42, 14-16), XL (44-46, 18-20) 2XL (48-50, 22-24) 3XL (52-54, 26-28) 4XL (56, 30) |
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Personalized Three Piece Irish Wedding Blessing Unity Candle Set $58 Personalize this beautiful pillar unity candle with your own names and wedding date. Irish Wedding Blessing reads, My God be with you and bless you. May you see your children's children. May you be poor in misfortunes, and rich in blessings. May you know nothing but happiness from this day forward. Set includes 3 x 9 pillar unity candle, two 10 tapers, and silver tone candle stand. Pillar only is also available. Ships separately - allow 2 weeks. Web Exclusive! |
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Personalized Official Family Seat Cover $21.99 A perfect gift for the person who has everything and is proud of their Irish heritage! The 100% cotton seat cover is elasticized and will fit most seat tops. Please state name and check our website for Irish names available. Shipped from Canada, allow 3-4 weeks. |
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Personalized Coat Of Arms Jewelry $179 A Wonderful gift for those who are so proud of their Irish heritage. The Sterling Ring and Pendant with Antiquing around the dsign will become keepsakes. Our 1 1/4 Pendant on a 28 cord is lead free pewter. Ring Sizes 5-16 including half sizes. Please state name and check our website for Irish names available. Please note that the personalized name will be in Gaelic. Shipped from Canada. Allow 3-4 weeks. |
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Personalized Coat Of Arms Jewelry - Silver Ring $179 A wonderful gift for those who are so proud of their Irish heritage. The rings, whether in 10kt gold or sterling silver with antiquing around the design, will become keepsakes. Sizes 5 - 16 including 1/2 sizes. The mouse pad is 7 3/4 x 9 and the pendant is lead free pewter, 1 1/4 on a 28 cord. Please state name and check our website for Irish names available. Please note that the personalized name will be in Gaelic. Shipped from Canada. allow 3-4 weeks. |
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Personalized Coat Of Arms Jewelry - Pendant $13.99 A wonderful gift for those who are so proud of their Irish heritage. The rings, whether in 10kt gold or sterling silver with antiquing aroung the design, will become keepsakes. Sizes 5 - 16 including 1/2 sizes. The mouse pad is 7 3/4 x 9 and the pendant is lead free pewter, 1 1/4 on a 28 cord. Please state name and check our website for Irish names available. Please note that the personalized name will be in Gaelic. Shipped from Canada. allow 3-4 weeks. |
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Personalized Coat Of Arms Mouse Pad $11.99 A wonderful gift for those who are so proud of their Irish heritage. The rings, whether in 10kt gold or sterling silver with antiquing aroung the design, will become keepsakes. Sizes 5 - 16 including 1/2 sizes. The mouse pad is 7 3/4 x 9 and the pendant is lead free pewter, 1 1/4 on a 28 cord. Please state name and check our website for Irish names available. Please note that the personalized name will be in Gaelic. Shipped from Canada. allow 3-4 weeks. |
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Personalized Coat Of Arms Jewelry - Gold Ring $799 A wonderful gift for those who are so proud of their Irish heritage. The rings, whether in 10kt gold or sterling silver with antiquing aroung the design, will become keepsakes. Sizes 5 - 16 including 1/2 sizes. The mouse pad is 7 3/4 x 9 and the pendant is lead free pewter, 1 1/4 on a 28 cord. Please state name and check our website for Irish names available. Please note that the personalized name will be in Gaelic. Shipped from Canada. allow 3-4 weeks. |
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Irish Names and Surnames (1906) $37.66 Author: Woulfe, Patrick Binding Type: Hardcover Number of Pages: 112 Publication Date: 2009/07/01 Language: English Dimensions: 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.44 inches |
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Irish Local Names Explained $24.37 No Synopsis Available |
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Irish Names of Places $45.43 No Synopsis Available |
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Personalized Coat Of Arms Flask $39.99 A personalized flask for the man on the go. Impressively made of lead free stainless steel with a pewter coat of arms. Holds 6 oz. 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 2. Boxed. Please state name and check our website for Irish names available. Note: Name will be in Gaelic. Shipped from Canada, allow 3-4 weeks. |
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Personalized Santa and Mrs. Clause Ornament $6.99 A 2011 Christmas keepsake, this ornament displays your family with pride and joy. Please state up to five names. Names will be placed where best fit. Cannot specify location of each name. Designed in USA. 4 1/2 x 4. |
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Personalized Pass The Buck Bank $22.99 This double piggy bank leaves no doubt about where the money goes! Please state names. Imported. Ceramic. Boxed. 8 x 7 x 4. |
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Personalized Two Hearts Cake Topper $19.99 Inscribed with Two hearts, One love this porcelain cake topper is ideal for weddings and anniversary celebrations. Please state names. Imported. Boxed. 6 high. |
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Personalized Frame Plaques - Sister $15.99 A meaningful new way to frame your friend or your sister. Please state names. Recycled wood, can stand or hang. 4 x 8 1/2 holds a 2 3/4 photo. Boxed. USA. |
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Personalized Frame Plaques - Friend $15.99 A meaningful new way to frame your friend or your sister. Please state names. Recycled wood, can stand or hang. 4 x 8 1/2 holds a 2 3/4 photo. Boxed. USA. |
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Personalized Sisters Figurine And Photo Holder $13.99 What an adorable gift to give your best friend. This angelic duo couldn't be more perfect when you add your own photo. Please state names. Resin/stone. Boxed. Imported. |
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Personalized Wedding DVD Holder $17.99 A safe and secure place for one of the most memorable events in your life. 6 1/2 x 6 x 1 velvet lined wood box. Please state names and date. Boxed. Imported. |
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Personalized Sisters Figurine $31.99 Sisters are guardian angels of each other's hearts, this ceramic sculpture is a warm tribute to the very special bond of sisterhood. Please state names. Imported. Boxed. 9 tall. |
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Personalized Joined in Love Figurine $27.99 With entwined arms that form two hearts, symbolizing the unity of love. Crafted of glazed ceramic with gold accents and shamrocks. Arrives in padded, satin-lined gift box. Imported. Please state names. 7H. |
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Personalized Double Family Name and Coat of Arms Framed Print $59.99 These scrolls are beautifully matted and framed on 8 1/2 x 11 ivory paper. Full color reproductions of the Coat of Arms associated with two surnames, personalized with names and a date. Forest green mat and walnut frame complete the 11 x 14 finished size. USA. Shipped separately. Allow 3-4 weeks. Web Exclusive! |
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Family Name And History Print $54.99 Traces the history and lore of your family name and a description of your family crest (may not actually picture crest). Over one million names available. Please state family name. Comes matted, framed in wood, and covered with plexiglass. Shipped separately; allow 3-4 weeks. USA. 13 X 16. |
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100,000+ Baby Names $8.17 In this revised edition you'll find over 100,000 up-to-date names that reflect the latest naming trends--complete with origins, meanings, and variations. This includes ethnic names from over a hundred countries: nearly 19,000 English names, 12,000 Latin names, 10,000 Hebrew names, 11,000 Greek names, 9,000 African-American names, 9,000 Hispanic names, 8,000 French names, 8,000 Irish names, 7,000 German names, 4,000 Arabic names, and thousands of Scandinavian , Italian , Polish , Scottish , Welsh , Russian , Hindi , Japanese , Chinese , Korean , Vietnamese , Tai , Cambodian , African , Native American , Australian/Aboriginal , and Hawaiian names--plus many more names from many more origins. You'll also find: —Over 300 lists of fascinating names to consider —Gender-neutral names shared by girls and boys —Unique spellings of popular names —The most-up-to-date lists of top 100 boys' and girls' names and the latest trends —The most complete list of celebrity baby names —Ideas for picking names for siblings —A list of 12 factors to consider when choosing names This book will help you choose a name that you and your baby will love! |
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Personalized Family Name & History Print - Gold Frame $64.99 Traces the history and lore of your family name and a description of your family crest. Over one million names available. Please state family name. Comes double matted in forest green and gold, framed in gold-painted wood, and covered with Plexiglas. Shipped separately; allow 3-4 weeks. USA. 13 X 16. Web Exclusive! |
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