Michael Cavanagh, former Fenian Leader, private secretary to Fenian Center Col John O'Mahony (#58515259) fell down his stairs at his home and died from a concussion caused by the accident.
Cavanagh at an early age was apprecenticed to a cooper and while working at this trade completed his education. The occupation selected was not suited for him and was soon involved in the Young Ireland movement in Ireland of 1848-1849, becoming associated with Thomas Francis Meagher (#11942) and after it's failure came to New York City. He was secretary of the Fenian Brotherhood from 1865-1866.
He came to Washington in 1870 and was appointed to a position in the War Department, which he retained up until his death. Cavanagh was known for his Irish literary attainments, a Celtic Scholar and well versed in Irish History. He was also the author of "Memoirs of General Thomas Francis Meagher" and "Sketches of Waterford Celebrities". as well as contributed to the daily press on the subject of Irish Home Rule. He was survived by a wife and seven children.
Cavanagh at an early age was apprecenticed to a cooper and while working at this trade completed his education. The occupation selected was not suited for him and was soon involved in the Young Ireland movement in Ireland of 1848-1849, becoming associated with Thomas Francis Meagher (#11942) and after it's failure came to New York City. He was secretary of the Fenian Brotherhood from 1865-1866.
He came to Washington in 1870 and was appointed to a position in the War Department, which he retained up until his death. Cavanagh was known for his Irish literary attainments, a Celtic Scholar and well versed in Irish History. He was also the author of "Memoirs of General Thomas Francis Meagher" and "Sketches of Waterford Celebrities". as well as contributed to the daily press on the subject of Irish Home Rule. He was survived by a wife and seven children.
Michael Cavanagh, former Fenian Leader, private secretary to Fenian Center Col John O'Mahony (#58515259) fell down his stairs at his home and died from a concussion caused by the accident.
Cavanagh at an early age was apprecenticed to a cooper and while working at this trade completed his education. The occupation selected was not suited for him and was soon involved in the Young Ireland movement in Ireland of 1848-1849, becoming associated with Thomas Francis Meagher (#11942) and after it's failure came to New York City. He was secretary of the Fenian Brotherhood from 1865-1866.
He came to Washington in 1870 and was appointed to a position in the War Department, which he retained up until his death. Cavanagh was known for his Irish literary attainments, a Celtic Scholar and well versed in Irish History. He was also the author of "Memoirs of General Thomas Francis Meagher" and "Sketches of Waterford Celebrities". as well as contributed to the daily press on the subject of Irish Home Rule. He was survived by a wife and seven children.
Cavanagh at an early age was apprecenticed to a cooper and while working at this trade completed his education. The occupation selected was not suited for him and was soon involved in the Young Ireland movement in Ireland of 1848-1849, becoming associated with Thomas Francis Meagher (#11942) and after it's failure came to New York City. He was secretary of the Fenian Brotherhood from 1865-1866.
He came to Washington in 1870 and was appointed to a position in the War Department, which he retained up until his death. Cavanagh was known for his Irish literary attainments, a Celtic Scholar and well versed in Irish History. He was also the author of "Memoirs of General Thomas Francis Meagher" and "Sketches of Waterford Celebrities". as well as contributed to the daily press on the subject of Irish Home Rule. He was survived by a wife and seven children.
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