O'Neill, John (1822-1905)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1822 - 1905

Biographical note

John O'Neill (1822-1905) was a congressman from Zanesville. He moved to Zanesville in 1844, and practiced law. He was chosen as prosecuting attorney of Muskingum Count in 1845. He served in other county government positions before being elected as a democrat to Congress from 1863 to 1865, representing Muskingum and several other counties of Southeastern Ohio.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

John O'Neill letter to Captain J.M. Gilliss, 1864 March 8

 File — Box 1, Folder: 50
Scope and Contents

John O'Neill's handwritten letter written to Captain J.M. Gilliss, Superintendent of the U.S. Navy Astronomical Observatory, thanks him for sending Astronomical and Meteorological Observations to O'Neill.

Dates:1864 March 8