David McConaughy, Date of Birth, Date of Death

David McConaughy

Union Army officer

Date of Birth: 23-Jul-1823

Date of Death: 14-Jan-1902

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

David McConaughy (July 13, 1823 – January 14, 1902) was a noted attorney, state senator, cemetery president, and civic leader in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as well as a part-time intelligence officer for the Union Army during the American Civil War.
He was a driving force behind the creation of the Gettysburg National Cemetery following the Battle of Gettysburg.
He also led early efforts to preserve the Gettysburg Battlefield for future generations.