John O'Neill (Fenian)

John O'Neill
John O'Neill
Born	March 9, 1834; County Monaghan, Ireland
Died	January 8, 1878 (aged 43); Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Allegiance	Fenian Brotherhood ; United States Army
Unit	17th United States Colored Infantry ; 5th Indiana Cavalry ; 2nd United States Dragoons
Battles/wars	Fenian Raids Battle of Trout River; Battle of Eccles Hill; Battle of Ridgeway; ; American Civil War; Utah War;
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.

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