John O'Neill (Fenian)

John O'Neill
Born(1834-03-09)March 9, 1834
County Monaghan, Ireland
DiedJanuary 8, 1878(1878-01-08) (aged 43)
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
AllegianceFenian Brotherhood
United States Army
Unit17th 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]

  1. ^ "Historicomaha.com". Archived from the original on 29 September 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2010.