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Elected October 11, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 58.
59. AUGUSTIN TIMOTHY LYNCH.
Second Lieutenant 183d Penna. Infantry Oct. 3, 1863; Captain Dec. 24, 1863; Major Aug. 9, 1864 ; Lieut .- Colonel Dec. 4, 1864 ; mustered out July 13, 1865.
Elected October 11, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 59.
60. GEORGE CADWALADER.
Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers March 3, 1847; honorably discharged July 20, 1848.
Brevetted Maj .- General U. S. Volunteers Sept. 13, 1847, "for gallant and meritorious conduct at Chapultepec, Mexico."
Brevet Maj. - General Penna. Volunteers in the service of the United States April -, 1861 ; mustered out July 19, 1861.
Maj .- General U. S. Volunteers April 25, 1862; resigned July 5, 1865. Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 60.
Commander of the Commandery Nov. 4, 1865, to Feb. 3, 1879.
Born May 16, 1806, at Philadelphia, Pa.
Died Feb. 3, 1879, at Philadelphia, Pa.
62. JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN.
Lieut .- Colonel 20th Maine Infantry Aug. 8, 1862; Colonel June 13, 1863 ; Brig. - General U. S. Volunteers June 18, 1864; mustered out January 15, 1866.
Brevetted Maj .- General U. S. Volunteers March 29, 1865, " for conspicuous gallantry and meritorious services in action on the Quaker Road, Va."
Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 62.
Transferred to Maine Commandery June 6, 1866-Charter member.
64. JAMES ALDEN.
Midshipman U. S. Navy Apr. 1, 1828; Passed Midshipman June 14, 1834; Lieutenant Feb. 25, 1841; Commander Sept. 14, 1855 ; Captain January 2, 1863; Commodore July 25, 1866; Rear Admiral June 19, 1871; retired March 31, 1872.
Elected November 1, 1865. Class. 1. Insignia 64.
Senior Vice-Commander of the Commandery 1865-66.
Born March 31, 1810, at Portland, Me.
Died February 6, 1877, at San Francisco, Cal.
65. KILBURN KNOX.
First Lieutenant 13th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861; Captain May 14, 1864; transferred to 22d Infantry Sept. 21, 1866; resigned April 1, 1869.
Brevetted Major U. S. Army July 22, 1864, "for gallant and efficient services in the attack on Atlanta ;"' Lieut .- Colonel U. S. Army March 13, 1865, " for faithful and meritorious services."
Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 65.
Transferred to New York Commandery April 30, 1877.
67. ALFRED LACEY HOUGH.
Sergeant 17th Penna. Infantry April 18, 1861 ; honorably discharged June 29, 1861.
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Captain 19th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861 ; transferred to 28th Infantry Sept. 21, 1866; unassigned March 31, 1869; assigned to 13th Infantry April 16, 1870; Major 22d Infantry Feb. 18, 1874; Lieut .- Colonel 16th Infantry Feb. 20, 1882.
Brevetted Major U. S. Army Sept. 20, 1863, " for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Chickamauga, Ga .; " Lieut. - Colonel March 13, 1865, "for faithful services in connection with the muster of troops ;"' Colonel March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services during the war."
Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 67.
70. NALBRO' FRAZIER, JR.
Private Ist Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry May 13, 1861; mustered out August 17, 1861.
Captain 59th Penna. (2d Cavalry) July 1, 1862 ; honorably discharged June 16, 1864.
Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 70.
Council of the Commandery 1869 to 1873, and 1878 to 1880.
Junior Vice-Commander 1880 to 1882.
71. PETER LYLE.
Colonel 19th Penna. Infantry April 27, 1861 ; mustered out Aug. 29, 1861. Colonel 90th Penna. Infantry March 10, 1862; mustered out Nov. 26, 1864.
Brevetted Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant services in battle."
Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 71 (not issued).
Born December 24, 1821, at Philadelphia, Pa.
Died July 17, 1879, at Philadelphia, Pa.
75. ROBERT PORTER DECHERT.
Sergeant-Major 29th Penna. Infantry July 1, 1861; First Lieutenant Jan. 16, 1862; Captain Feb. 23, 1864; Major March 25, 1865; mustered out July 17, 1865.
Brevetted Lieut .- Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services during the war."
Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 75.
Council of the Commandery 1881-82.
76. EDWIN AUGUSTUS LANDELL.
First Lieutenant 119th Penna. Infantry Aug. 22, 1862; Captain Jan. 2, 1863 ; Major (a. w. m.) June 9, 1865; mustered out June 19, 1865.
Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers December 5, 1864, " for gallant and meritorious conduct at the battle of Winchester, Va., and for his habitual good conduct and deportment on all the battle-fields of the campaign before Richmond, Va .; " Lieut .- Colonel April 6, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services before Petersburg and at the battle of Little Sailor's Creek, Va."
Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 76.
78. ARCHER NEVINS MARTIN.
Second Lieutenant 161st Penna. (16th Cavalry) Sept. 22, 1862; First Lieutenant June 1, 1863; Captain April 22, 1864; resigned May 26, 1865.
Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services."
Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 78.
Transferred to New York Commandery June 30, 1881.
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94. ROBERT PATTERSON.
Captain, Lieut .- Colonel, and Colonel 2d Penna. Infantry (Militia) in the · service of the United States Oct. 2, 1812, to April 2, 1813.
First Lieutenant 22d U. S. Infantry April 5, 1813; transferred to 32d Infantry May 27, 1813 ; Captain and Asst. Deputy Quartermaster-General June 24, 1813, to June -, 1814; Captain 32d U. S. Infantry April 19, 1814 ; honorably discharged June 15, 1815.
Maj .- General U. S. Volunteers July 7, 1846; honorably discharged July 20, 1848.
Maj .- General Pennsylvania Volunteers in the service of the United States April -, 1861; honorably discharged July 27, 1861.
Elected November 1, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 94. Born January 12, 1792, in County Tyrone, Ireland.
Died August 7, 1881, at Philadelphia, Pa.
95. WILLIAM SPRAGUE.
Governor of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations May 29, 1860, to March 3, 1863.
United States Senator March 4, 1863, to March 4, 1875.
Elected November 1, 1865. Class 3. Insignia 95 (not issued).
96. HORACE BINNEY, SR.
A distinguished lawyer and jurist of Philadelphia.
Elected November 1, 1865. Class 3. Insignia 96 (not issued).
Born January 4, 1780, at Philadelphia, Pa.
Died August 12, 1875, at Philadelphia, Pa.
97. WILLIAM MORRIS MEREDITH.
Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania June 3, 1861, to January 17, 1867.
Elected November 1, 1865. Class 3. Insignia 97 (not issued).
Born June 8, 1799, at Philadelphia, Pa.
Died August 17, 1873, at Philadelphia, Pa.
98. ALEXANDER DALLAS BACHE.
Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1821 ; Brevet Second Lieutenant Corps of Engineers U. S. Army July 1, 1825; Second Lieutenant Corps of Engineers July 1, 1825 ; resigned June 1, 1829.
Superintendent U. S. Coast Survey Nov. - , 1843, to Feb. 17, 1867. One of the organizers, and Vice-President of the U. S. Sanitary Commission. Elected November 1, 1865. Class 3. Insignia 98 (not issued).
Born July 19, 1806, at Philadelphia, Pa.
Died February 17, 1867, at Newport, R. I.
100. LEWIS MERRILL.
Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1851; Brevet Second Lieutenant 1st U. S. Dragoons July 1, 1855; Second Lieutenant 2d Dragoons Dec. 13, 1855; First Lieutenant 2d Dragoons (2d Cavalry) April 24, 1861; Captain Oct. 1, 1861 ; Major 7th Cavalry Nov. 27, 1868.
Colonel 2d Missouri Cavalry (Merrill's Horse) Aug. 23, 1861; mustered out of Volunteer service Dec. 14, 1865.
Brevetted Major U. S. Army Sept. 10, 1862, " for gallant and meritorious services against the rebel forces in North Missouri;" Lieut .- Colonel Sept. 10, 1863, " for gallant and meritorious services in the capture of Little
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Rock, Ark. ; " Colonel March 5, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services against the rebel forces in Northwest Georgia under the command of the rebel General Wofford, and which terminated in his surrender ;" Brig .? General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during the war."
Elected December 6, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 100.
102. WILLIAM WATTS HART DAVIS.
Private Ist Massachusetts Infantry Dec. 5, 1846; First Lieutenant Dec. 31, 1846 ; First Lieutenant and Adjutant Jan. 16, 1847; Captain March 16, 1848 ; mustered out July 24, 1848.
Captain 25th Penna. Infantry April 18, 1861; mustered out Aug. 1, 1861. Colonel 104th Penna. Infantry Sept. 5, 1861; mustered out Sept. 30, 1864. Brevetted Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for meritorious services during the operations against Charleston, S. C."
Elected December 6, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 102.
106. GEORGE S. LUTTRELL WARD.
Second Lieutenant 60th Penna. (3d Cavalry) April 1, 1863; First Lieutenant Oct. 5, 1864 ; Captain Oct. 31, 1864; transferred to 65th Penna. (5th Cavalry) May 8, 1865 ; mustered out Aug. 7, 1865.
Second Lieutenant 13th U. S. Infantry May 11, 1866 ; transferred to 31st Infantry Sept. 21, 1866 ; transferred to 22d Infantry May 15, 1869; First Lieutenant July 1, 1872.
Elected December 6, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 106.
109. JOSEPH TOWNER PRATT.
Private Independent Company (Penna.) Act. Engineers Aug. 14, 1862; First Sergeant Dec. 13, 1862; Second Lieutenant (a. w. m.) Dec. 24, 1862. Captain 32d U. S. Colored Troops March 4, 1864; Major June 7, 1865 ; mustered out Aug. 22, 1865.
Elected December 6, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 109.
Born August 3, 1838, at Prattville, Susquehanna County, Pa.
Died March 26, 1877, at Philadelphia, Pa.
110. JAMES MCINTYRE. ,
First Lieutenant 115th Penna. Infantry Feb. 28, 1862; Captain (a. w. m.) May 3, 1863; honorably discharged Dec. 19, 1863.
Elected December 6, 1865. Class 1. Insignia 110.
111. CHARLES GRAHAM HALPINE.
Major and Asst. Adjt .- General U. S. Volunteers Sept. 5, 1861; Lieut .- Colonel (by assignment) Nov. 8, 1862, to July 1, 1863; resigned July 31, 1864.
Brevetted Lieut .- Colonel U. S. Volunteers June 5, 1864, " for gallantry and distinguished services at the battle of Piedmont, Va .; " Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for faithful and meritorious services during the war;" Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for meritorious services during the war."
Elected January 3, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 111.
Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866-Charter member. Born November -, 1829, at Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland.
Died August 3, 1868, at New York City.
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112. ROBERT HAMPTON RAMSEY.
Captain and Asst. Adjt .- General U. S. Volunteers Dec. 5, 1863; Major and Asst. Adjt .- General Jan. 27, 1865; mustered out June 8, 1866.
Brevetted Lieut .- Colonel and Colonel U. S. Volunteers June 5, 1865, "for faithful services in the field."
Elected January 3, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 112. Born May 29, 1838, at Pottsville, Pa.
Died May 31, 1876, at Nashville, Tenn.
114. SAMUEL NEAVE LEWIS.
Second Lieutenant 118th Penna. Infantry Aug. 20, 1862; First Lieutenant March 9, 1863; honorably discharged Nov. 27, 1863.
Elected January 5, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 114.
118. HENRY EDGAR KEENE.
Elected January 3, 1866. Class 3. Insignia 118 (not issued). Born -- 1820.
Died June 23, 1875, at Philadelphia, Pa.
119. JOSEPH WARNER JOHNSON.
A citizen of Philadelphia and member of the Society of Friends, who, from 1862 to 1864, accompanied the Philadelphia Brigade (69th, 71st, 72d, and 106th Penna. Infantry) in the field, and in various ways rendered very valuable assistance to the men of that command.
Elected January 3, 1866. Class 3. Insignia 119 (not issued).
Born January 6, 1818, at Philadelphia, Pa.
Died September 21, 1873, at Philadelphia, Pa.
120. ROBERT ANDERSON.
Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1821; Brevet Second Lieutenant 2d U. S. Artillery July 1, 1825 ; Second Lieutenant 3d Artillery July 1, 1825; First Lieutenant June 30, 1833; Brevet Captain and Asst. Adjt. - General July 7, 1838, to Nov. 30, 1841; Captain 3d Artillery Oct. 23, 1841; Major 1st Artillery Oct. 5, 1857; Brig .- General May 15, 186] ; retired Oct. 27, 1863.
Brevetted Captain U. S. Army April 2, 1838, "for gallantry and successful conduct in the war against Florida Indians;" Major Sept. 8, 1847, " for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico;" Maj. - General Feb. 3, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services in the harbor of Charleston, S. C., in the defence of Fort Sumter."
Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 120 (not issued).
Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866-Charter member. Born June 14, 1805, near Louisville, Ky.
Died October 26, 1871, at Nice, France.
121. JOHN GRUBB PARKE.
Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1845; Brevet Second Lieutenant U. S. Topographical Engineers July 1, 1849 ; Second Lieutenant April 18, 1854; First Lieutenant July 1, 1856; Captain Sept. 9, 1861; transferred to Corps of Engineers March 3, 1863; Major June 17, 1864; Lieut .- Colonel March 4, 1879.
Brig. - General U. S. Volunteers Nov. 23, 1861; Maj .- General July 18, 1862; mustered out of Volunteer service Jan. 15, 1866.
Brevetted Lieut .- Colonel U. S. Army April 26, 1862, " for gallant and
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meritorious services in the capture of Fort Macon, N. C .; " Colonel July 12, 1863, "for gallant and meritorious services in the capture of Jackson, Miss .; " Brig .- General March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services in the defence of Knoxville, Tenn. ; " Maj .- General March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services in the repulse at Fort Stedman, Va."
Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 121 (not issued).
Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866-Charter member.
122. ISRAEL VOGDES.
Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1833; Second Lieutenant Ist U. S. Artillery July 1, 1837; First Lieutenant July 9, 1838; Captain Aug. 20, 1847; Major May 14, 1861; Lieut. - Colonel 5th Artillery June 1, 1863 ; Colonel 1st Artillery Aug. 1, 1863 ; retired Jan. 2, 1881.
Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers November 29, 1862; mustered out of Volunteer service January 15, 1866.
Brevetted Brig. - General U. S. Army April 9, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services in the field during the war."
Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 122.
Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866-Charter member.
123. DANIEL BUTTERFIELD.
First Sergeant "Clay Guards" (Washington, D. C.) April 16, 1861 ; Colonel 12th New York Infantry April 19, 1861; mustered out Aug. 5, 1861. Lieut. - Colonel 12th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861; Colonel 5th Infantry July 1, 1863 ; unassigned March 15, 1869 ; resigned March 14, 1870.
Brig. - General U. S. Volunteers Sept. 7, 1861; Maj. - General Nov. 29, 1862; mustered out of Volunteer service Aug. 24, 1865.
Brevetted Brig. - General U. S. Army March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services during the war;" Maj .- General U. S. Army March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services in the field during the war."
Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 123.
Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866-Charter member.
124. SAMUEL WYLIE CRAWFORD.
First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon U. S. Army March 10, 1851; Major 13th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861 ; Lieut .- Colonel 2d Infantry Feb. 17, 1864; Colonel 16th Infantry Feb. 22, 1869; transferred to 2d Infantry March 15, 1869; retired with the rank of Brig .- General Feb. 19, 1873.
Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers April 25, 1862 ; mustered out of Volunteer service Jan. 15, 1866.
Brevetted Colonel U. S. Army July 2, 1863, " for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Gettysburg, Pa .; " Brig .- General U. S. Army March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Five Forks, Va .; " Maj .- General U. S. Volunteers August 1, 1864, " for conspicuous gallantry in the battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court-House, Jericho Mills, Bethesda Church, Petersburg, and Globe Tavern (Weldon Railroad), and for faithful service in the campaign ;" Maj .- General U. S. Army March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services in the field during the war."
Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 124.
126. DANIEL T. VAN BUREN.
Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1843; Second Lieutenant 2d U. S. Artillery July 1, 1847; First Lieutenant Feb. 14, 1849; resigned March 31, 1855.
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Captain of Engineers, 20th New York Militia May 4, 1861; mustered out Aug. 2, 1861.
Major and Asst. Adjutant-General U. S. Volunteers Aug. 3, 1861.
Colonel and Add. Aide-de-Camp June 1, 1862; mustered out Mar. 20, 1866.
Brevetted Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for faithful and meritorious services during the war."
Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 126 (not issued).
Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866-Charter member.
127. HENRY E. DAVIES, JR.
Captain 5th New York Infantry (Duryea's Zouaves) May 9, 1861.
Major 2d New York Cavalry (Harris Light) Aug. 15, 1861; Lieut .- Colonel Dec. 30, 1862; Colonel June 16, 1863.
Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers Sept. 16, 1863; Maj .- General May 4, 1865; resigned Jan. 1, 1866.
Brevetted Maj .- General U. S. Volunteers Oct. 1, 1864, " for gallant and distinguished conduct during the campaign before Richmond, and more particularly in the battle on the Vaughan Road, Va."
Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 127.
Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866-Charter member.
128. MARTIN THOMAS McMAHON.
Captain and Additional Aide-de-Camp U. S. Volunteers Oct. 25, 1861; Major and Aide-de-Camp Oct. 29, 1862 (revoked Feb. 14, 1863); Lieut .- Colonel and Asst. Adjutant-General (by assignment) Jan. 1, 1863, to Aug. 15, 1865; mustered out Feb. 21, 1866.
Brevetted Colonel U. S. Volunteers Aug. 1, 1864, "for highly meritorious service in the campaign from the Wilderness to Cold Harbor, Va.," and Brig .- General and Maj .- General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful and meritorious services during the war."
Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 128.
Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866-Charter member.
129. EGBERT L. VIELE.
Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1842; Brevet Second Lieutenant 2d U. S. Infantry July 1, 1847; Second Lieutenant 1st Infantry Sept. 8, 1847; First Lieutenant Oct. 26, 1850; resigned June 1, 1853.
Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers Aug. 17, 1861; resigned Oct. 20, 1863. Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 129 (not issued).
Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866-Charter member.
130. WILLIAM CONANT CHURCH.
Captain and Commissary of Subsistence U. S. Volunteers Oct. 4, 1862; resigned June 18, 1863.
Brevetted Major and Lieut .- Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for faithful and meritorious services during the war."
Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 130.
Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866-Charter member.
131. WILSON BARSTOW.
Second Lieutenant 37th New York Infantry Sept. 28, 1861.
Captain and Additional Aide-de-Camp U. S. Volunteers June 20, 1862; mustered out May 31, 1866.
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Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for faithful and meritorious services during the war;" Lieut .- Colonel and Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for efficient and meritorious services during the war."
Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 131 (not issued).
Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866-Charter member.
132. HORATIO COLLINS KING.
Captain and Assistant Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers Aug. 19, 1862; resigned May 19, 1865.
Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for meritorious services in his department during the war;" Lieut .- Colonel and Colonel U. S. Volunteers May 19, 1865, " for faithful and meritorious services."
Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 132.
Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866-Charter member.
133. JOSEPH AUGUSTUS SLIPPER.
First Lieutenant 67th New York Infantry Sept. 16, 1861.
Captain and Asst. Adjutant-General U. S. Volunteers Sept. 9, 1862; mustered out Sept. 19, 1865.
Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for faithful and meritorious services during the war;" Lieut .- Colonel and Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services in the field during the war."
Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 133.
Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866-Charter member.
134. CHRISTOPHER R. McDONALD.
First Lieutenant 47th New York Infantry Sept. 14, 1861; Captain Feb. 19, 1862; Major July 21, 1863; Lieut .- Colonel Sept. 29, 1863; Colonel March 20, 1865; mustered out Aug. 30, 1865.
Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 134 (not issued).
Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866-Charter member.
135. GEORGE FOSTER EMMONS.
Midshipman U. S. Navy April 1, 1828; Passed Midshipman July 14, 1834; Lieutenant Feb. 25, 1841; Commander Jan. 28, 1856; Captain Feb. 7. 1863; Commodore Sept. 20, 1868; Rear Admiral Nov. 5, 1872; retired Aug. 23. 1873.
Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 135.
Council of the Commandery 1871 to 1880. Senior Vice-Commander 1880 to 1882.
136. GEORGE MARCELLUS RANSOM.
Midshipman U. S. Navy July 25, 1839; Passed Midshipman July 2, 1845 ; Master June 28, 1853; Lieutenant Feb. 21, 1854; Lieut .- Commander July 16, 1862; Commander Jan. 2, 1863; Captain March 2, 1870; Commodore March 28, 1877; retired June 18, 1882.
Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 136.
Council of the Commandery 1869-1870.
Transferred to New York Commandery Jan. 17, 1866-Charter member. Re-transferred to Pennsylvania Commandery May 1, 1868. Transferred to New York Commandery May 1, 1870.
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137. WILLIAM REYNOLDS.
Midshipman U. S. Navy Nov. 17, 1831; Passed Midshipman June 15, 1837; Lieutenant Sept. 8, 1841; retired Sept. 24, 1855; Commander (retired) June 9, 1862; Commander (active) May 11, 1865, to date from April 25, 1861; Captain July 25, 1866; Commodore June 10, 1870; Rear Admiral Dec. 12, 1873; retired Dec. 12, 1877. Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 137.
Born Dec. 18, 1815, at Lancaster, Pa.
Died Nov. 5, 1879, at Washington, D. C.
140. PHILIP CARIGAN JOHNSON.
Midshipman U. S. Navy Aug. 31, 1846; Passed Midshipman June 8, 1852; Lieutenant Sept. 16, 1855; Lieut .- Commander July 16, 1862; Com- mander Feb. 2, 1867; Captain June 14, 1874.
Elected January 17, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 140.
Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 8, 1882.
141. JOHN WATTERS.
Midshipman U. S. Navy Feb. 12, 1846; Passed Midshipman June 8, 1852; Lieutenant September 16, 1855; Lieut .- Commander July 16, 1862; Commander April 14, 1867.
Elected February 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 141. Born January 5, 1831, - - Michigan. Died January 22, 1874, at Baltimore, Md.
142. FRANK LATTA DUBOIS.
Asst. Surgeon (Master) U. S. Navy May 22, 1862; Passed Asst. Surgeon (Lieutenant) 1865; Surgeon (Lieut .- Commander) Feb. 20, 1870. Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 142.
143. JOSHUA THOMAS OWEN.
Colonel 24th Penna. Infantry May 8, 1861; mustered out Aug. 10, 1861. Colonel 69th Penna. Infantry August 18, 1861. Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers Nov. 29, 1862; mustered out July 18, 1864. Elected Feb. 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 143. Correspondent of the Commandery 1866-1867.
145. CHARLES MALLET PREVOST.
Captain and Asst. Adjt .- General U. S. Volunteers May 1, 1862; resigned Aug. 16, 1862 ..
Colonel 118th Penna. Infantry Aug. 28, 1862.
Colonel 16th Veteran Reserve Corps Sept. 29, 1863; honorably discharged June 30, 1866.
Brevetted Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for meritorious services."
Elected February 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 145.
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146. JAMES POULTNEY PEROT.
First Lieutenant and Adjutant 118th Penna. Infantry Aug. 30, 1862; resigned Jan. 17, 1863.
Lieut .- Colonel 49th Penna. Infantry (Militia) in the service of the United States July 14, 1863; mustered out Sept. 2, 1863.
Elected Feb. 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 146. Born May 12, 1825, at Philadelphia, Pa. Died January 13, 1872, at Philadelphia, Pa.
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149. CECIL CLAY.
Captain 58th Penna. Infantry March 1, 1862; Lieut .- Colonel Jan. 1, 1865; mustered out Jan. 24, 1866.
Brevetted Colonel and Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services during the war."
Elected February 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 149.
Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882-Charter member.
150. ANTONY ALEXANDER CLAY.
First Lieutenant 58th Penna. Infantry Jan. 9, 1862; mustered out Jan. 17, 1865.
First Lieutenant and Adjutant 58th Penna. Infantry Sept. 23, 1865; inustered out Jan. 24, 1866.
Elected Feb. 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 150.
151. JOHN WILLIAM HOFMANN.
Captain 23d Penna. Infantry April 21, 1861; mustered out July 31, 1861. Lieut .- Colonel 56th Penna. Infantry Oct. 1, 1861; Colonel March 1, 1863; mustered out March 7, 1865.
Brevetted Brig. - General U. S. Volunteers August 1, 1864, " for brave, constant, and efficient services in the battles and marches of the campaign." Elected February 7, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 151.
Council of the Commandery 1868-1869; and 1877 to 1882.
152. RICHARD BIDDLE ROBERTS.
Colonel 30th Penna. Infantry (1st Reserves) June 4, 1861; resigned Nov. 1, 1862.
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