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Daniel McCook
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Major Daniel McCook Sr., Union Army
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| Born | June 20, 1798 Canonsburg, Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 21, 1863 (aged 65) Buffington Island |
| Allegiance |  United States of AmericaUnion |
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 Union Army |
| Rank |  Major |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Relations | John James McCook, Jr. (son) John James McCook (brother) |
| Other work | attorney |
Daniel McCook (born June 20, 1798 – died July 21, 1863) was a lawyer and an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was one of two brothers from Ohio who, along with 13 of their sons, became famous as the “Fighting McCooks” because of their important help in the war.
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Daniel McCook's Life and Service
Early Life and Family
Daniel McCook was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. His father, George McCook, was an Irish revolutionary who came to the United States around 1780. Daniel went to Jefferson College.
On August 28, 1817, Daniel married Martha Latimer. They had twelve children together, nine boys and three girls. In 1826, his family moved to New Lisbon, Ohio. Later, they moved to Carrollton, where Daniel worked as a lawyer. He was also a leader in the Presbyterian church and helped start the Sunday School movement in his area.
Joining the Civil War
When the Civil War started, Daniel McCook was 63 years old. Even at that age, he volunteered to help the Union. He was made a major and was in charge of paying soldiers.
In July 1863, a Confederate general named John H. Morgan led his troops through southern Ohio. This event was known as Morgan's Raid. Major McCook joined the Union soldiers who were chasing Morgan.
A Brave End
Early on July 19, 1863, Union troops attacked Morgan's forces at Buffington Island. The Confederates were trying to cross the Ohio River back into Western Virginia. During this battle, Major McCook was shot and badly wounded. He passed away two days later, on July 21, 1863.
Daniel McCook was buried with full military honors. His grave is in Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Remembering Daniel McCook
The Daniel McCook House in Carrollton, Ohio, has been restored. In 1970, it was listed as a National Historic Place. This means it is an important historical site.
