David McConaughy
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This article is about the Gettysburg attorney. For the college president, see David McConaughy (college president).
David McConaughy (July 13, 1823 ā January 14, 1902) was a noted attorney, state senator, cemetery president, and civic leader in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and a part-time intelligence officer for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was a driving force behind the creation of the Gettysburg National Cemetery following the Battle of Gettysburg. He also led early efforts to preserve the Gettysburg Battlefield for future generations.
Quick Facts Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 19th district, Personal details ...
David McConaughy | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 19th district | |
In office 1867- 1868 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 13 Jul 1823 Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA |
Died | 14 Jan 1902 (aged 78) Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA |
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