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MOVING BEYOND "RAGS TO RICHES"

James Sheehan, acct. 14433

Additional Information on James Sheehan:

SHIP: Invincible from London arr NYC Mar 8, 1853

          James Schean, 30

          Cath Schean, 30

          Timº Schean, 9 mo

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TB mentions Timothy, son of James, was with 2nd Fire Zouaves Sickles' Brigade (73rd NY Inf).  They were at the Peach Orchard, Gettysburg.

Rosters of the New York Infantry Regiments during the Civil War
New York State Adjutant General Office

http://dmna.ny.gov/historic/reghist/civil/rosters/rostersinfantry.htm

SEVENTY-THIRD INFANTRY

SHEHAN, TIMOTHY—Age, 20 years.  Enlisted, May 3, 1861, at New York City, to serve three years; mustered in as sergeant, Co. B, August 20, 1861; transferred to Co. A and returned to ranks, September 1, 1861; re-enlisted as a veteran, December 30, 1863; deserted on