WebHistory. In 1837, Daniel McCook built this large brick house on the southwest corner of the public square in Carrollton, where it was occupied by his family until 1848. It was … WebThe Fighting McCooks So named because as many as 17 members of this Ohio family fought for the Union during the American Civil War. Patriarch Daniel McCook, Sr. had …

‘The Fighting McCooks’ were the Civil War’s largest military family

WebThe Fighting McCooks is a nickname given to the McCook family of Carrolton, Ohio. Fifteen members of the family fought for the Union during the Civil War on a total of 46 … WebThe Fighting McCooks were members of a family of Ohioans who reached prominence as officers in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Two brothers, Daniel and John … making gravy from roast chicken

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WebLocated in Carrollton, Ohio, the McCook House is a memorial to Ohio’s famous “Fighting McCooks.”. This historic house was the home of Major Daniel McCook, who, with his … WebA member of the famed "Fighting McCooks," sixty-five-year-old Daniel McCook was mortally wounded during the Battle of Buffington Island on July 19, 1863; he died two days later, on July 21. Daniel McCook was born on June 20, 1798 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. He was the second son of George and Mary McCormack McCook. WebJan 9, 2012 · Alexander McDowell McCook, the fifth son of Daniel and Margaret McCook, was born in April 1831 in Columbiana, Ohio. Seven of Alexander's brothers and five first cousins served in the Union Army during the Civil War and were collectively known as "The Fighting McCooks." Alexander was the highest ranking of his three brothers plus his … making gravy from scratch with drippings