Meagher, Thomas Francis, 1823-1867

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Birth 1823-08-03
Death 1867-07-01

Biographical notes:

Irish-American soldier.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Horace Greeley, 1856 May 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270637287

Army officer and governor of Montana (Territory)

From the description of Papers of Thomas Francis Meagher, 1859-1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454424

Irish revolutionary sentenced to death in 1848. After escaping to the United States, he became editor of the Irish News. He served the Union in the Civil War as leader of the Irish brigade. In 1865 he accepted the job of Territorial Secretary of Montana and in 1866 served as Acting Territorial Governor.

From the description of Memorabilia, 1863-1964. (University of Notre Dame). WorldCat record id: 23988225

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  • Governors

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  • Montana (as recorded)
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