James R. O'Neill (correspondent), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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About James R. O'Neill (correspondent)
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- O'Neill (born February 13, 1833, Ireland; died October 6, 1863, Baxter Springs, Kansas) was a war artist and correspondent for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper during the American Civil War.
- He covered the Battle of Honey Springs in July 1863, and his sketch of the action was published to a nationwide audience.
- Less than three months later, however, O'Neill was killed in the Battle of Baxter Springs.
- He is believed to be the only newsman to be killed in action during the American Civil War.
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