Buckey O'Neill
Military Person
1860 – 1898
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Who was Buckey O'Neill?
William Owen "Buckey" O'Neill was an American soldier, sheriff, newspaper editor, miner, politician, gambler and lawyer, mainly in Arizona. His nickname came from his tendency to "buck the tiger" at faro or other card games.
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- Born
- Feb 2, 1860
St. Louis - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- St. Louis
- Washington, D.C.
- Died
- Jul 1, 1898
- Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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