Children:
Frances T. Foley
William Foley
Benjamin Foley
George Foley
Bertha A. Foley Kearns 1880 1920 Mem #111106242
Paul T. Foley
Addie Foley Donovan
Mary Foley
Harry Henry Foley
Leroy Foley
"Richard Foley was born in County Cork, Ireland to Patrick and Mary (Harrington) Foley. He immigrated with his parents between 1846 and 1852. His first appearance in the US is in the 1855, New York State Census where he is living with his siblings, Timothy, Daniel, Patrick H., Mary, John and Thomas, and parents in Greece, Monroe County. In 1860 the family moved to Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York. Richard is working as a farm hand at a neighboring farm to his parents home. On August 27, 1862, Richard joined the 154th New York Infantry and went to fight for the Union in the Civil War. On May 2, 1863, Richard bravely fought in the battle of Chancellor Virginia and was taken prisoner. While the Confederates intended to take him to Andersonville, he had other plans and pulled off a daring and nearly deadly escape. During his escape, he was shot in the leg and grazed in the head. Undeterred by his injuries, he made his way back to the Union encampment. His injuries were too severe to allow him to continue to serve and he was sent home on a medical leave. We know from letters in his Civil War File from the National Archive that after his medical leave, he was nearly found to be a deserter because his attorney and doctor gave him poor advice. He was expected to report for service but the doctor had declared him unfit for service due to continuing issues with his wounded leg. His doctor and attorney both told him he didn't need to report. Thankfully, they verified his claim and the misunderstanding was cleared up. At this point since he was not fit for battlefield service, he was transferred to the 109th Invalids Corps. (later called Veterans Reserve Corps). Here he served in an office capacity for the remainder of the war. After the War, Richard returned to Cattaragus County and married the girl who had been waiting for him, Teresa Sullivan. After their marriage, Richard's brother Daniel helped him to obtain employment with the Railroad and he went to Buffalo, New York, then Lackawanna, PA, then Erie, PA. During this time he and Teresa had Six sons and Four Daughters including, Frances T. Foley, William Foley, Benjamin Foley, George Foley, Bertha A. Foley Kearns, Paul T. Foley, Addie Foley Donovan, Mary Foley, Harry Henry Foley, Leroy Foley. Sadly, Teresa would succumb to Consumption on Christmas Day of 1897. Richard lived with his daughter, Addie, until he entered the Old Veteran's Home in Crawford County, where he died in 1907."
Frances T. Foley
William Foley
Benjamin Foley
George Foley
Bertha A. Foley Kearns 1880 1920 Mem #111106242
Paul T. Foley
Addie Foley Donovan
Mary Foley
Harry Henry Foley
Leroy Foley
"Richard Foley was born in County Cork, Ireland to Patrick and Mary (Harrington) Foley. He immigrated with his parents between 1846 and 1852. His first appearance in the US is in the 1855, New York State Census where he is living with his siblings, Timothy, Daniel, Patrick H., Mary, John and Thomas, and parents in Greece, Monroe County. In 1860 the family moved to Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York. Richard is working as a farm hand at a neighboring farm to his parents home. On August 27, 1862, Richard joined the 154th New York Infantry and went to fight for the Union in the Civil War. On May 2, 1863, Richard bravely fought in the battle of Chancellor Virginia and was taken prisoner. While the Confederates intended to take him to Andersonville, he had other plans and pulled off a daring and nearly deadly escape. During his escape, he was shot in the leg and grazed in the head. Undeterred by his injuries, he made his way back to the Union encampment. His injuries were too severe to allow him to continue to serve and he was sent home on a medical leave. We know from letters in his Civil War File from the National Archive that after his medical leave, he was nearly found to be a deserter because his attorney and doctor gave him poor advice. He was expected to report for service but the doctor had declared him unfit for service due to continuing issues with his wounded leg. His doctor and attorney both told him he didn't need to report. Thankfully, they verified his claim and the misunderstanding was cleared up. At this point since he was not fit for battlefield service, he was transferred to the 109th Invalids Corps. (later called Veterans Reserve Corps). Here he served in an office capacity for the remainder of the war. After the War, Richard returned to Cattaragus County and married the girl who had been waiting for him, Teresa Sullivan. After their marriage, Richard's brother Daniel helped him to obtain employment with the Railroad and he went to Buffalo, New York, then Lackawanna, PA, then Erie, PA. During this time he and Teresa had Six sons and Four Daughters including, Frances T. Foley, William Foley, Benjamin Foley, George Foley, Bertha A. Foley Kearns, Paul T. Foley, Addie Foley Donovan, Mary Foley, Harry Henry Foley, Leroy Foley. Sadly, Teresa would succumb to Consumption on Christmas Day of 1897. Richard lived with his daughter, Addie, until he entered the Old Veteran's Home in Crawford County, where he died in 1907."
Children:
Frances T. Foley
William Foley
Benjamin Foley
George Foley
Bertha A. Foley Kearns 1880 1920 Mem #111106242
Paul T. Foley
Addie Foley Donovan
Mary Foley
Harry Henry Foley
Leroy Foley
"Richard Foley was born in County Cork, Ireland to Patrick and Mary (Harrington) Foley. He immigrated with his parents between 1846 and 1852. His first appearance in the US is in the 1855, New York State Census where he is living with his siblings, Timothy, Daniel, Patrick H., Mary, John and Thomas, and parents in Greece, Monroe County. In 1860 the family moved to Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York. Richard is working as a farm hand at a neighboring farm to his parents home. On August 27, 1862, Richard joined the 154th New York Infantry and went to fight for the Union in the Civil War. On May 2, 1863, Richard bravely fought in the battle of Chancellor Virginia and was taken prisoner. While the Confederates intended to take him to Andersonville, he had other plans and pulled off a daring and nearly deadly escape. During his escape, he was shot in the leg and grazed in the head. Undeterred by his injuries, he made his way back to the Union encampment. His injuries were too severe to allow him to continue to serve and he was sent home on a medical leave. We know from letters in his Civil War File from the National Archive that after his medical leave, he was nearly found to be a deserter because his attorney and doctor gave him poor advice. He was expected to report for service but the doctor had declared him unfit for service due to continuing issues with his wounded leg. His doctor and attorney both told him he didn't need to report. Thankfully, they verified his claim and the misunderstanding was cleared up. At this point since he was not fit for battlefield service, he was transferred to the 109th Invalids Corps. (later called Veterans Reserve Corps). Here he served in an office capacity for the remainder of the war. After the War, Richard returned to Cattaragus County and married the girl who had been waiting for him, Teresa Sullivan. After their marriage, Richard's brother Daniel helped him to obtain employment with the Railroad and he went to Buffalo, New York, then Lackawanna, PA, then Erie, PA. During this time he and Teresa had Six sons and Four Daughters including, Frances T. Foley, William Foley, Benjamin Foley, George Foley, Bertha A. Foley Kearns, Paul T. Foley, Addie Foley Donovan, Mary Foley, Harry Henry Foley, Leroy Foley. Sadly, Teresa would succumb to Consumption on Christmas Day of 1897. Richard lived with his daughter, Addie, until he entered the Old Veteran's Home in Crawford County, where he died in 1907."
Frances T. Foley
William Foley
Benjamin Foley
George Foley
Bertha A. Foley Kearns 1880 1920 Mem #111106242
Paul T. Foley
Addie Foley Donovan
Mary Foley
Harry Henry Foley
Leroy Foley
"Richard Foley was born in County Cork, Ireland to Patrick and Mary (Harrington) Foley. He immigrated with his parents between 1846 and 1852. His first appearance in the US is in the 1855, New York State Census where he is living with his siblings, Timothy, Daniel, Patrick H., Mary, John and Thomas, and parents in Greece, Monroe County. In 1860 the family moved to Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York. Richard is working as a farm hand at a neighboring farm to his parents home. On August 27, 1862, Richard joined the 154th New York Infantry and went to fight for the Union in the Civil War. On May 2, 1863, Richard bravely fought in the battle of Chancellor Virginia and was taken prisoner. While the Confederates intended to take him to Andersonville, he had other plans and pulled off a daring and nearly deadly escape. During his escape, he was shot in the leg and grazed in the head. Undeterred by his injuries, he made his way back to the Union encampment. His injuries were too severe to allow him to continue to serve and he was sent home on a medical leave. We know from letters in his Civil War File from the National Archive that after his medical leave, he was nearly found to be a deserter because his attorney and doctor gave him poor advice. He was expected to report for service but the doctor had declared him unfit for service due to continuing issues with his wounded leg. His doctor and attorney both told him he didn't need to report. Thankfully, they verified his claim and the misunderstanding was cleared up. At this point since he was not fit for battlefield service, he was transferred to the 109th Invalids Corps. (later called Veterans Reserve Corps). Here he served in an office capacity for the remainder of the war. After the War, Richard returned to Cattaragus County and married the girl who had been waiting for him, Teresa Sullivan. After their marriage, Richard's brother Daniel helped him to obtain employment with the Railroad and he went to Buffalo, New York, then Lackawanna, PA, then Erie, PA. During this time he and Teresa had Six sons and Four Daughters including, Frances T. Foley, William Foley, Benjamin Foley, George Foley, Bertha A. Foley Kearns, Paul T. Foley, Addie Foley Donovan, Mary Foley, Harry Henry Foley, Leroy Foley. Sadly, Teresa would succumb to Consumption on Christmas Day of 1897. Richard lived with his daughter, Addie, until he entered the Old Veteran's Home in Crawford County, where he died in 1907."
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