[neverdem]

Most of those who took part in the riots were new to America and mosty from Ireland.

They did not have the American backbone and pride to fight for saving the Union.

"No Irish Need Apply"

The Irish and the American Civil War

"Whenever anything absurd, forlorn or desperate was to be attempted, the Irish Brigade was called upon". Even the Confederates acknowledged their bravery. It was General Lee who christened the First Regiment "The Fighting 69th". At the Battle of Malvern Hill, when Stonewall Jackson saw the 69th advancing against him, he remarked in frustration; "Here come those d--- green flags again!"

"Garryowen"

[SoCalPol]

My great great grandmother and her parents were living in New York City at that time. There last name, Maloney and from Ireland.

My grandmother’s oldest brother was in the Fighting 69th in WWI

Do have a clue on these things.

Doing genealogy for over 30 yrs. and major history back to the middle ages in Europe.