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Charles Dean

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Charles Dean Veteran

Birth
Maryland, USA
Death
25 Jun 1875 (aged 86)
Georgetown, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA Add to Map
Plot
North Hill Lot 85
Memorial ID
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On November 8, 1808, he married Mary Gordon.
They were the parents of one child.

During the War of 1812, he enlisted at Washington, District of Columbia on July 15, 1813 and his last discharge was on October 8, 1814. He served as a Private in Captain George Peter's Company, District of Columbia Militia.

At the time of his death he was the oldest inhabitant of Georgetown. He resided on West Street. He came to Georgetown in 1797 and witnessed the laying of the cornerstone for the Capitol building by George Washington. In 1812 he witnessed the burning of the Capitol and other buildings by the British. Mr. Dean established the first ropewalk in the District and was in the business of ropemaking until 1867.
On November 8, 1808, he married Mary Gordon.
They were the parents of one child.

During the War of 1812, he enlisted at Washington, District of Columbia on July 15, 1813 and his last discharge was on October 8, 1814. He served as a Private in Captain George Peter's Company, District of Columbia Militia.

At the time of his death he was the oldest inhabitant of Georgetown. He resided on West Street. He came to Georgetown in 1797 and witnessed the laying of the cornerstone for the Capitol building by George Washington. In 1812 he witnessed the burning of the Capitol and other buildings by the British. Mr. Dean established the first ropewalk in the District and was in the business of ropemaking until 1867.


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  • Created by: SLGMSD
  • Added: Jun 20, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71646406/charles-dean: accessed ), memorial page for Charles Dean (7 Sep 1788–25 Jun 1875), Find a Grave Memorial ID 71646406, citing Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA; Maintained by SLGMSD (contributor 46825959).