Hugh O'Lone

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Hugh Francis "Bob" O'Lone (around 1836 – early January 1871) was an American-born saloon keeper and Manitoba politician. He was born in New York City, the son of Margaret O'Lone. In 1863 he joined the 170th New York Infantry and fought in the Civil War, defending Washington; his regiment later became part of the Army of the Potomac. He was wounded at Petersburg and discharged in January 1865 as captain of Company F. After the war, he moved to Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, with two partners, and later to Winnipeg after one partner was killed in a fight. He became involved in Manitoba politics, serving in the Convention of Forty and in the Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia. He was killed in January 1871 by a blow to the head with a revolver; some believe Canadian troops killed him in retaliation for the execution of Thomas Scott. His last name is also found as Olone.