Roster of soldiers represented by material in the Collection, A-Z

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McMahon, James P.
McMahon, John E.

Object ID 2011.48.6
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Title: Col. McMahon, John E.
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People:

McMahon, John E.

McMahon, James P.

Portrait of Capt. James P. McMahon (on the left) with his brother Capt. John E. McMahon on the right.
Their father, Patrick McMahon, is probably the gentleman seated in the center.
164th Regiment, N.Y.S. Vol. Infantry

John E. McMahon was promoted to Colonel of the regiment. Died of disease while in service.

Col. James P. McMahon was killed at the battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia.

Thanks to Lyle Brennen for assigning names to the men in the photograph and providing the following links.

Find a Grave information for John E. McMahon

Find a Grave for James P. McMahon

Object ID: 2011.48.6.002

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Content:

Photographs
1. One of the McMahon brothers (probably James) playing chess in front of a tent
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One of the McMahon brothers playing chess in front of a tent

Object ID: 2011.48.6.001