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1	Title:	Michael Mulcahy Papers
	Creator:	Mulcahy, Michael
	Dates:	1862-1908
	Abstract:	Michael Mulcahy (1839-1908) was enrolled as a private in the 6th United States Calvary in 1862 and was later promoted to sergeant, serving in the United States Civil War. Mulcahy received acclaim for his involvement in the famous Winchester Ride where he fought with General Sheridan in the Battle of Winchester. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army on January 13, 1865. Mulcahy was born in County Cork, Ireland. After his soldier days, he came to Cleveland, Ohio, worked as a carpenter, and joined the volunteer fire department. He married Elizabeth Brennan on February 27, 1865 in St. Patrick's Church, Cleveland, Ohio. He later joined the first paid fire department organized in Cleveland. The collection consists of Civil War records pertaining to Michael Mulcahy's service, including register of enlistment, affidavits, and pension documents; a death certificate; newspaper clippings; and a letter.
	Call #:	MS 4857
	Extent:	0.20 linear feet (1 container)
	Subjects:	Mulcahy, Michael, 1839-1908. \| Cleveland (Ohio). Dept. of Fire. \| Winchester, 3rd Battle of, Winchester, Va., 1864. \| Military pensions -- United States -- Civil War, 1861-1865. \| Irish Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland. \| Fire fighters -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- History. \| United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. \| United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Cavalry operations. \| United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, Irish American. \| United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Sources. \| Cleveland (Ohio) -- Fire fighters.
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