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Timothy Kennedy

Birth
Ireland
Death
4 Nov 1862 (aged 16–17)
Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA Add to Map
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Son of Patrick and Julia (Donohue) Kennedy.

In 1861 Timothy was living at Northbridge, MA.

On 12 Jul 1861 Timothy mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years old.

He died on 4 Nov 1862 at in the Railroad cars, near Quinsigamand, Worcester County, Massachusetts, single, of disease.. He was 17 years old.

On 7 Nov 1862 in the "Lowell Daily Citizen and News," Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Timothy (Issue 2001, Col. C). Unfortunately, his name is incorrectly reported, but the Blackstone, MA, vital records confirm his correct name.
Death in the Cars
A man named Denny (sic), a member of the 15th Massachusetts regiment, died in the cars on Tuesday morning, a few moments after leaving Worcester, and within a few miles of his home in Whitinsville. He came from Harper's Ferry, attended by his brother. Eighteen months ago he joined the army in good health, and now, after many exposures to death in other forms, has died of consumption when his homeward journey was nearly finished.
Son of Patrick and Julia (Donohue) Kennedy.

In 1861 Timothy was living at Northbridge, MA.

On 12 Jul 1861 Timothy mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 16 years old.

He died on 4 Nov 1862 at in the Railroad cars, near Quinsigamand, Worcester County, Massachusetts, single, of disease.. He was 17 years old.

On 7 Nov 1862 in the "Lowell Daily Citizen and News," Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Timothy (Issue 2001, Col. C). Unfortunately, his name is incorrectly reported, but the Blackstone, MA, vital records confirm his correct name.
Death in the Cars
A man named Denny (sic), a member of the 15th Massachusetts regiment, died in the cars on Tuesday morning, a few moments after leaving Worcester, and within a few miles of his home in Whitinsville. He came from Harper's Ferry, attended by his brother. Eighteen months ago he joined the army in good health, and now, after many exposures to death in other forms, has died of consumption when his homeward journey was nearly finished.

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  • Added: Sep 23, 2017
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183686041/timothy-kennedy: accessed ), memorial page for Timothy Kennedy (1845–4 Nov 1862), Find a Grave Memorial ID 183686041, citing St. Paul's Church Cemetery, Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by DaurRegt (contributor 47891223).