Joseph Shea - Civil War Navy - 1908
Hi,
My Name is Terry Shea and like others, I"m searching for information.Here's what I've got.
Joseph Shea - Civil War (1861-1865) medal awarded in 1908 to - 1st Class Boy USS Richmond and USS Metacomb, (medal # 1093 or 093).I believe he is my great - gandfather whose wife was nicked named Mama Lou.Two known sons Joseph F. Shea & William F. Shea (my grandfather).William was from Brooklyn,NY - rumored to have been a jockey for the Vanderbilts.William Married Adelina Skerrin (1885-1987) of the Bronxs and had two children Carter L. (1916 -1961) & Marjorie (1920 - 1977) Any info would be appricated. Thanks