Buckey O'Neill
William Owen O'Neill | |
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| Nickname | Buckey |
| Born | February 2, 1860 |
| Died | July 1, 1898 (aged 38) |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 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. He later became a captain in Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders, and died in battle.