October 26, 1862, funeral services took place at Saint Patrick's Church in West Troy, NY, for John Murphy, 34th Regiment, Co. A, N.Y.S. Volunteers, who died September 17, 1862, at the battle of Antietam in Sharpsburg, Maryland. There was a parade of several fire departments including
the Rip Van Winkle, Co. 1 of which he was a member. This information was taken directly from The Albany Argus newspaper, October 29, 1862.
Although the article does not mention to which cemetery they proceeded to it would seem likely that they were going to the Saint Patrick's Cemetery up the street. Also, John's family members are buried in this cemetery.
Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1879-1903, provided a headstone for John Murphy 34th Inf., Co. A, in 1879. The record states that the stone was sent to St. Patrick's Cemetery, West Troy, Albany County, NY, Nov. 29, 1879.
(National Archives Microfilm Publication M1845, 22 rolls)
Records of the Quartermaster General, Record Group 92; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
UPDATE: December 3, 2011
A new headstone was issued for John by his descendant, Diana Cservak, and installed at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Watervliet, New York. A small ceremony took place on December 3, 2011, at the cemetery. Several members of John's family were present. Father Deimeke, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish blessed his stone. Kelly Grimaldi, historian from the Roman Catholic Diocese was present, the president of the Watervliet Historical Society, Tom Ragosta along with another member, John Kenney were present. Bob Fickies, Camp Patriotic Instructor from the Sons of Union Veteran's of the Civil War, gave a heartfelt speech and gave the GAR blessing. He played the song, Danny Boy, as the wreath and flags were placed. It was truly a very moving event. John Murphy has a place next to his brother, my great great grandfather, Peter Murphy.
UPDATE: October 2014
John Murphy's gravesite has been found in Saint Patrick's Cemetery by Christopher Phillipo. The area has been cleared of trees and brush, bringing John's grave and other previously hidden graves out into the open. Thank you, Christopher.
the Rip Van Winkle, Co. 1 of which he was a member. This information was taken directly from The Albany Argus newspaper, October 29, 1862.
Although the article does not mention to which cemetery they proceeded to it would seem likely that they were going to the Saint Patrick's Cemetery up the street. Also, John's family members are buried in this cemetery.
Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1879-1903, provided a headstone for John Murphy 34th Inf., Co. A, in 1879. The record states that the stone was sent to St. Patrick's Cemetery, West Troy, Albany County, NY, Nov. 29, 1879.
(National Archives Microfilm Publication M1845, 22 rolls)
Records of the Quartermaster General, Record Group 92; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
UPDATE: December 3, 2011
A new headstone was issued for John by his descendant, Diana Cservak, and installed at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Watervliet, New York. A small ceremony took place on December 3, 2011, at the cemetery. Several members of John's family were present. Father Deimeke, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish blessed his stone. Kelly Grimaldi, historian from the Roman Catholic Diocese was present, the president of the Watervliet Historical Society, Tom Ragosta along with another member, John Kenney were present. Bob Fickies, Camp Patriotic Instructor from the Sons of Union Veteran's of the Civil War, gave a heartfelt speech and gave the GAR blessing. He played the song, Danny Boy, as the wreath and flags were placed. It was truly a very moving event. John Murphy has a place next to his brother, my great great grandfather, Peter Murphy.
UPDATE: October 2014
John Murphy's gravesite has been found in Saint Patrick's Cemetery by Christopher Phillipo. The area has been cleared of trees and brush, bringing John's grave and other previously hidden graves out into the open. Thank you, Christopher.
October 26, 1862, funeral services took place at Saint Patrick's Church in West Troy, NY, for John Murphy, 34th Regiment, Co. A, N.Y.S. Volunteers, who died September 17, 1862, at the battle of Antietam in Sharpsburg, Maryland. There was a parade of several fire departments including
the Rip Van Winkle, Co. 1 of which he was a member. This information was taken directly from The Albany Argus newspaper, October 29, 1862.
Although the article does not mention to which cemetery they proceeded to it would seem likely that they were going to the Saint Patrick's Cemetery up the street. Also, John's family members are buried in this cemetery.
Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1879-1903, provided a headstone for John Murphy 34th Inf., Co. A, in 1879. The record states that the stone was sent to St. Patrick's Cemetery, West Troy, Albany County, NY, Nov. 29, 1879.
(National Archives Microfilm Publication M1845, 22 rolls)
Records of the Quartermaster General, Record Group 92; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
UPDATE: December 3, 2011
A new headstone was issued for John by his descendant, Diana Cservak, and installed at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Watervliet, New York. A small ceremony took place on December 3, 2011, at the cemetery. Several members of John's family were present. Father Deimeke, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish blessed his stone. Kelly Grimaldi, historian from the Roman Catholic Diocese was present, the president of the Watervliet Historical Society, Tom Ragosta along with another member, John Kenney were present. Bob Fickies, Camp Patriotic Instructor from the Sons of Union Veteran's of the Civil War, gave a heartfelt speech and gave the GAR blessing. He played the song, Danny Boy, as the wreath and flags were placed. It was truly a very moving event. John Murphy has a place next to his brother, my great great grandfather, Peter Murphy.
UPDATE: October 2014
John Murphy's gravesite has been found in Saint Patrick's Cemetery by Christopher Phillipo. The area has been cleared of trees and brush, bringing John's grave and other previously hidden graves out into the open. Thank you, Christopher.
the Rip Van Winkle, Co. 1 of which he was a member. This information was taken directly from The Albany Argus newspaper, October 29, 1862.
Although the article does not mention to which cemetery they proceeded to it would seem likely that they were going to the Saint Patrick's Cemetery up the street. Also, John's family members are buried in this cemetery.
Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1879-1903, provided a headstone for John Murphy 34th Inf., Co. A, in 1879. The record states that the stone was sent to St. Patrick's Cemetery, West Troy, Albany County, NY, Nov. 29, 1879.
(National Archives Microfilm Publication M1845, 22 rolls)
Records of the Quartermaster General, Record Group 92; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
UPDATE: December 3, 2011
A new headstone was issued for John by his descendant, Diana Cservak, and installed at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Watervliet, New York. A small ceremony took place on December 3, 2011, at the cemetery. Several members of John's family were present. Father Deimeke, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish blessed his stone. Kelly Grimaldi, historian from the Roman Catholic Diocese was present, the president of the Watervliet Historical Society, Tom Ragosta along with another member, John Kenney were present. Bob Fickies, Camp Patriotic Instructor from the Sons of Union Veteran's of the Civil War, gave a heartfelt speech and gave the GAR blessing. He played the song, Danny Boy, as the wreath and flags were placed. It was truly a very moving event. John Murphy has a place next to his brother, my great great grandfather, Peter Murphy.
UPDATE: October 2014
John Murphy's gravesite has been found in Saint Patrick's Cemetery by Christopher Phillipo. The area has been cleared of trees and brush, bringing John's grave and other previously hidden graves out into the open. Thank you, Christopher.
Inscription
Co. A 34 NYS VOL
Gravesite Details
34th Regiment, Co. A, N.Y.S. Vols.
