O'Hara, Theodore, 1820-1867

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Birth 1820-02-11
Death 1867-06-06

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Veteran of the Mexican War, journalist, and poet.

From the description of Letters, 1846-1847. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49307165

Soldier, journalist, poet. Born in Danville, Kentucky; served in the Confederate Army. Best known for his poem, "Bivouac of the Dead."

From the description of Special Orders no. 60 for the battle of Stones River [manuscript], [1862 Dec. 31-1863 Hab, 3]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 648006359

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Subjects:

  • Mexican War, 1846-1848
  • Stones River, Battle of, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 1862-1863

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  • Virginia (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Georgia (as recorded)

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