Buckey O'Neill, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Buckey O'Neill

American journalist, newspaper editor, sheriff, lawyer, and miner in Arizona

Date of Birth: 02-Feb-1860

Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 01-Jul-1898

Profession: lawyer, military personnel, politician, editor, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

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.