,John Doody,39th Ma INF. POW,Died in Libby Prison

John Doody was the father of Edward Doody (Pa). He was a soldier for the Union Army during the Civil War. Everett Horn (who was his Great Grand Son) provided me with information to find this valuable document.

John Doody resided in Dorchester, Ma; a 32 year-old Laborer. On 12/15/1863 John enlisted in the Union Army as a Private. On 12/15/1863 he mustered into "H" Co. MA - 39th Infantry.

John became a Prisoner of War on 8/19/1864 during the second Battle of Weldon Railroad and was sent to the "Libby Prison"in Richmond, VA. - John died at Annapolis Hospital.

The Libby Prison

John died on 11/17/1864 at Annapolis, MD.

He had been listed as a POW on 8/19/1864 in Weldon Railroad, VA.

Document Describing the 2nd Battle of Weldon Railroad

Below please see a copy of his death certificate that someone is trying to sell on eBay.

"FOR SALE, A VINTAGE CIVIL WAR PAY DOCUMENT TO JOHN DOODY, 39TH MA. INF. ISSUED AT ANNAPOLIS HOSPITAL. WHERE HE DIED, BUYER PAYS POSTAGE AND INSURANCE"

Death Certificate of John Doody

Soldier History of John Doody