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Sweeny, Thomas William, 1820-1892
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2934
.4 linear feet (1 box)
Thomas William Sweeny (1820-1892) was a soldier in the U.S. Army and a Fenian leader. He was born in County Cork, Ireland, but came to the U.S. in 1832, joined the U.S. Army in 1843 and fought in the Mexican War and U.S. Civil War. In 1866 he... more