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Col. Michael Shaughnessy

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Col. Michael Shaughnessy Veteran

Birth
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Death
10 Jan 1910 (aged 61)
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Burial
Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Civil War Veteran

1LT, 47th Regiment

Illinois Volunteer Infantry


Original Companion

Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States

California Commandery

Insignia #05067

Died of cerebral condition. Was in the hospital since Oct. 26, 1909. Member New York regiment in Civil war and wounded at battle of Gettysburg. After the war he worked with Internal Revenue Service. Appointed clerk of US Court in Mississippi and US Marshal for that state. Instigator of a bloodless duel between himself and Senator Laupar. Appointed Marshal of territory in Utah by President Rutherford B. Hayes. Became a wealthy miner when he returned to NY. first wife died in New York; Wall Street investor. Lost much money in some investments; married again to Winifred K. Kimball of Salt Lake; they were divorced. Member of the Legion of Honor. Birthdate has also been noted to be August 13, 1843 unsure which is correct.

Civil War Veteran

1LT, 47th Regiment

Illinois Volunteer Infantry


Original Companion

Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States

California Commandery

Insignia #05067

Died of cerebral condition. Was in the hospital since Oct. 26, 1909. Member New York regiment in Civil war and wounded at battle of Gettysburg. After the war he worked with Internal Revenue Service. Appointed clerk of US Court in Mississippi and US Marshal for that state. Instigator of a bloodless duel between himself and Senator Laupar. Appointed Marshal of territory in Utah by President Rutherford B. Hayes. Became a wealthy miner when he returned to NY. first wife died in New York; Wall Street investor. Lost much money in some investments; married again to Winifred K. Kimball of Salt Lake; they were divorced. Member of the Legion of Honor. Birthdate has also been noted to be August 13, 1843 unsure which is correct.



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  • Added: Apr 16, 2024
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/269414871/michael-shaughnessy: accessed ), memorial page for Col. Michael Shaughnessy (11 Oct 1848–10 Jan 1910), Find a Grave Memorial ID 269414871, citing Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA; Burial Details Unknown; Maintained by NOMDEPLUME (contributor 47117241).