Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy
Age 31 years, 7 months.
Appleton's Encyclopedia
His eldest son, Richard S., naval officer, born in the District of Columbia September 7, 1843; died in Washington, District of Columbia April 10, 1875. He was graduated at the Naval Academy in 1861, commissioned Lieutenant February 22, 1864 and Lieutenant Commander July 25, 1866, served on board the frigate Minnesota participating in the actions with the Merrimac on April 8 and 9, 1862, being attached to the Western Gulf Blockading Squadron in 1863 to 1864 and being present at the battle of Mobile Bay. On February 2, 1875 he was retired for disability.
Age 31 years, 7 months.
Appleton's Encyclopedia
His eldest son, Richard S., naval officer, born in the District of Columbia September 7, 1843; died in Washington, District of Columbia April 10, 1875. He was graduated at the Naval Academy in 1861, commissioned Lieutenant February 22, 1864 and Lieutenant Commander July 25, 1866, served on board the frigate Minnesota participating in the actions with the Merrimac on April 8 and 9, 1862, being attached to the Western Gulf Blockading Squadron in 1863 to 1864 and being present at the battle of Mobile Bay. On February 2, 1875 he was retired for disability.
Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy
Age 31 years, 7 months.
Appleton's Encyclopedia
His eldest son, Richard S., naval officer, born in the District of Columbia September 7, 1843; died in Washington, District of Columbia April 10, 1875. He was graduated at the Naval Academy in 1861, commissioned Lieutenant February 22, 1864 and Lieutenant Commander July 25, 1866, served on board the frigate Minnesota participating in the actions with the Merrimac on April 8 and 9, 1862, being attached to the Western Gulf Blockading Squadron in 1863 to 1864 and being present at the battle of Mobile Bay. On February 2, 1875 he was retired for disability.
Age 31 years, 7 months.
Appleton's Encyclopedia
His eldest son, Richard S., naval officer, born in the District of Columbia September 7, 1843; died in Washington, District of Columbia April 10, 1875. He was graduated at the Naval Academy in 1861, commissioned Lieutenant February 22, 1864 and Lieutenant Commander July 25, 1866, served on board the frigate Minnesota participating in the actions with the Merrimac on April 8 and 9, 1862, being attached to the Western Gulf Blockading Squadron in 1863 to 1864 and being present at the battle of Mobile Bay. On February 2, 1875 he was retired for disability.
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