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John O'Neill | |
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Born | County Monaghan, Ireland | March 9, 1834
Died | January 8, 1878 Omaha, Nebraska, United States | (aged 43)
Allegiance | Fenian Brotherhood United States Army |
Unit | 17th United States Colored Infantry 5th Indiana Cavalry 2nd United States Dragoons |
Battles / wars | |
Spouse(s) | Mary Crow |
John Charles O'Neill (9 March 1834 – 8 January 1878) was an Irish-born officer in the American Civil War and member of the Fenian Brotherhood. O'Neill is best known for his activities leading the Fenian raids on Canada in 1866 and 1871.[1]