The Fighting McCooks and the Civil War
Major Daniel McCook of Carrollton and his 9 sons and their cousins, the 5 sons of Dr. John McCook of Steubenville, won popular acclaim for their outstanding service in the United States Army an Navy.
“TRIBE OF DAN”
Maj. Daniel: mortally wounded at Buffington Island.
Maj Latimer: a surgeon.
Brig. Gen. George: early regimental commander
Midshipman John: died at sea.
Brig. Gen. Alexander: commander of the 20th Corps.
Brig. Gen. Daniel Jr.: mortally wounded at Kennesaw Mt.
Maj. Gen. Edwin: served under Grant and Sherman.
Pvt. Charles: killed at Bull Run.
Col. John: seriously wounded in Virginia.
“TRIBE OF JOHN”
Maj. Gen. Edward: captured Confederates behind the lines.
Brig. Gen. Anson: served with distinction in 3 battles and 2 campaigns.
Rev. Henry: a chaplain.
Marine Lt. Roderick: accepted the surrender of a Confederate regiment.
Lt. John: served when only 18 years old.
Marker is at the intersection of 2nd Street SW and South Lisbon Street (Ohio Route 332) on 2nd Street SW.
Courtesy hmdb.org
