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William Owen O'Neill | |
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| Nickname(s) | Buckey |
| Born | February 2, 1860 St. Louis, Missouri, US |
| Died | July 1, 1898 (aged 38) San Juan Hill, Captaincy General of Cuba |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 1st Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
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William Owen "Buckey" O'Neill (February 2, 1860 – July 1, 1898) was a sheriff, newspaper editor, miner, politician, Georgist, gambler and lawyer, mainly in Arizona. His nickname came from his tendency to "buck the tiger" (play contrary to the odds) at faro or other card games.[1] He later became a captain in Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders, and died in battle.[2]
- ^ Gorby, Richard (February 6, 2000). "Buckey O'Neill's Advice for Horse Owners". Sharlot Hall Museum. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved May 18, 2009.
- ^ "Rough Riders". Smithsonian National Postal Museum. Archived from the original on January 11, 2014. Retrieved January 11, 2014.