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241. ANTOINE DE REILHE McNAIR.
Midshipman U. S. Navy Sept. 22, 1856; Master Aug. 31, 1861; Lieutenant July 16, 1862; Lieut .- Commander July 25, 1866 ; retired Oct. 26, 1872. Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 269.
242. WILLIAM WILLIS WILEY WOOD.
Chief Engineer U. S. Navy March 15, 1845; Chief of Bureau of Steam Engineering with relative rank of Commodore March 20, 1873, to February 26, 1877 ; retired with relative rank of Captain May 30, 1880. Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia. 270.
Transferred to New York Commandery April 30, 1869.
244. JOHN BAILLIE MCINTOSH.
Second Lieutenant 2d U. S. Cavalry June 8, 1861; First Lieutenant 5th Cavalry June 27, 1862; Captain 5th Cavalry Dec. 7, 1863; Lieut .- Colonel 42d U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866; unassigned March 15, 1869; retired with rank of Brig .- General July 30, 1870.
Colonel 60th Penna. (3d Cavalry) Nov. 15, 1862.
Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers July 21, 1864; mustered out of Volunteer service April 30, 1866.
Brevetted Major U. S. Army Aug. 5, 1862, " for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of White Oak Swamp, Va. ; " Lieut .- Colonel July 3, 1863, "for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Gettysburg, Pa. ; " Colonel June 1, 1864, "for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Ashland, Va .; " Brig .- General March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Winchester, Va. ; " Maj .- General March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services in the field during the war;" Maj .- General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for distinguished gallantry and good management in the battle of Opequan, Va."
Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 272.
Transferred to New York Commandery Oct. 6, 1880.
245. JAMES A. SWAIN.
Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers Aug. 5, 1861; mustered out January 8, 1866.
Brevetted Major and Lieut .- Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful services in his department."
Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 273. Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866-Charter member. Born
Died May 11, 1880, at Memphis, Tenn.
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246. ROBERT ABBOTT McCOY.
Second Lieutenant 40th Penna. Infantry (11th Reserves) June 10, 1861; First Lieutenant Nov. 1, 1861; First Lieutenant and Adjutant April 21, 1862; Major Oct. 28, 1863; Lieut .- Colonel March 21, 1864; mustered out June 13, 1864.
Brevetted Colonel U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant conduct at the battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court-house, Va .; " Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant conduct at the battle of Bethesda Church, Va."
Elected April 25, 1866. 'Class 1. Insignia 274.
251. RALPH WHEELOCK POMEROY ALLEN.
Private Commonwealth (Penna.) Artillery April 24, 1861; mustered out Aug. 5, 1861.
Captain 106th Penna. Infantry August 13, 1861; honorably discharged Jan. 9, 1863.
Elected April 25, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 279.
253. GEORGE FOSTER SHEPLEY.
Colonel 12th Maine Infantry November 16, 1861.
Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers July 18, 1862; resigned July 1, 1865. Elected June 6, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 281. Transferred to Maine Commandery March 4, 1868-Charter member. Born January 1, 1819, at Saco, Me.
Died July 20, 1878, at Portland, Me.
254. JAMES LERCON SELFRIDGE.
Lieut .- Colonel 46th Penna. Infantry Aug. 8, 1861; Colonel May 10, 1863; mustered out July 16, 1865.
Brevetted Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers March 16, 1865, " for gallant services during the recent campaign in Georgia and South Carolina."
Elected June 6, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 282.
257. NINIAN PINKNEY.
Asst. Surgeon U. S. Navy March 26, 1834; Surgeon October 27, 1841; Medical Director (Captain) March 3, 1871; retired as Medical Director with the relative rank of Commodore March 3, 1873.
Elected June 6, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 285. Born - - Md.
Died December 15, 1877, at Easton, Md.
259. JACKSON McELMELL.
Third Asst .- Engineer U. S. Navy Aug. 2, 1855; Second Asst .- Engineer July 21, 1858 ; First Asst. - Engineer (Ensign) March 25, 1861; Chief Engineer (Lieutenant-Commander) April 21, 1863. Elected June 6, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 287.
Council of the Commandery 1880 to 1882.
260. HENRY W. JANES.
First Lieutenant 55th Illinois Infantry Oct. 31, 1861. Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers July 31, 1863.
Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Army Oct. 30, 1863; Major and Quartermaster June 19, 1879; retired July 2, 1879.
Brevetted Major and Lieut .- Colonel U. S. Army March 13, 1865, " for faithful and meritorious services during the war."
Elected June 6, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 288.
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264. HENRY AUGUSTUS VEZIN.
First Lieutenant 65th Penna. (5th Cavalry) March 27, 1862; Captain Dec. 27, 1864; mustered out Aug. 7, 1865.
Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services before Petersburg, Va.," and Lieut .- Colonel April 9, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during the recent campaign in Virginia."
Elected June 6, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 292.
266. PAUL LACEY GODDARD.
Second Lieutenant 89th Penna. (8th Cavalry) September 24, 1861; First Lieutenant and Adjutant Jan. 11, 1862; Captain Oct. 15, 1862; mustered out Sept. 5, 1864.
Elected June 6, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 294.
268. JAMES S. PALMER.
Midshipman U. S. Navy Jan. 1, 1825; Passed Midshipman June 4, 1831; Lieutenant Dec. 17, 1836 ; Commander Sept. 14, 1855 ; Captain July 16, 1862; Commodore Feb. 7, 1863; Rear Admiral July 25, 1866.
Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia - (not issued). Born - - , 1810, at Newark, N. J.
Died December 7, 1867, at St. Thomas, W. I.
270. BANCROFT GHERARDI.
Midshipman U. S. Navy June 29, 1846; Passed Midshipman June 8, 1852; Lieutenant Sept. 16, 1855; Lieut .- Commander July 16, 1862; Commander July 25, 1866; Captain Nov. 9, 1874.
Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 177.
271. EDWARD PHELPS LULL.
Midshipman U. S. Navy Oct. 7, 1851; Master Nov. 8, 1858; Lieutenant Oct. 30, 1859; Lieut .- Commander July 16, 1862; Cominander June 10, 1870 ; Captain Oct. 1, 1881.
Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 178.
272. MELANCTON SMITH.
Midshipman U. S. Navy March 1, 1826; Passed Midshipman April 28, 1832; Master -, 1836; Lieutenant March 8, 1837; Commander Sept. 14, 1855; Captain July 16, 1862; Commodore July 25, 1866; Rear Admiral July 1, 1870; retired May 24, 1871. Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 276.
Transferred to New York Commandery April 20, 1877.
273. RICHMOND AULICK.
Midshipman U. S. Navy Oct. 19, 1840; Passed Midshipman July 11, 1846 ; Lieutenant Nov. 24, 1854; Lieut .- Commander July 16, 1862 ; Commander March 3, 1865.
Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia - (not issued).
Born December 3, 1825, at Middletown, Conn.
Died June 8, 1868, at Washington, D. C.
274. THOMAS SCOTT FILLEBROWN.
Midshipman U. S. Navy Oct. 19, 1841; Passed Midshipman Aug. 10, 1847; Master Sept. 14, 1855; Lieutenant Sept. 15, 1855; Lieut .- Commander July 16, 1862; Commander July 25, 1866; Captain Jan. 6, 1874.
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Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 325.
Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882-Charter member.
275. ANDREW WALLACE JOHNSON.
Midshipman U. S. Navy Oct. 19, 1841; Passed Midshipman Aug. 10, 1847; Lieutenant Sept. 15, 1855; Lieut .- Commander July 16, 1862; Commander Feb. 2, 1867; Captain April 5, 1874.
Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 327.
276. MELANCTHON BROOKS WOOLSEY.
Midshipman U. S. Navy Dec. 24, 1832; Passed Midshipman July 16, 1840; Lieutenant July 16, 1847; Commander July 16, 1862; Captain July 25, 1866; Commodore May 25, 1871. Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 304.
Born Aug. 11, 1817, at New York City. Died Oct. 2, 1874, at Pensacola, Fla.
279. EBEN HOYT.
Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy May 20, 1857; Second Asst. Engineer Aug. 2, 1859 ; First Asst. Engineer (Ensign) July 1, 1861; Chief Engineer (Lieut .- Commander) Nov. 10, 1863.
Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 307. Born - - Mass.
Died October 19, 1867, at Annapolis, Md.
280. JAMES PATTERSON MCKINSTRY.
Midshipman U. S. Navy Feb. 1, 1826; Passed Midshipman April 28, 1832; Lieutenant Feb. 9, 1837; Commander Sept. 14, 1855; Captain July 16, 1862; Commodore July 25, 1866; retired Feb. 9, 1869. Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 308. Council of the Commandery 1867-1868. Born February 9, 1807, at Hillsdale, Columbia Co., N. Y. Died February 11, 1873, at Detroit, Mich.
281. WILLIAM TALBOT TRUXTON.
Midshipman U. S. Navy Feb. 9, 1841; Passed Midshipman Aug. 10, 1847; Master Sept. 14, 1855; Lieutenant Sept. 15, 1855; Lieut .- Commander July 16, 1862; Commander July 25, 1866 ; Captain Sept. 25, 1863; Commodore . May 18, 1882.
Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 309.
282. HENRY ETTING.
Midshipman U. S. Navy Jan. 1, 1818; Purser Nov. 7, 1826; Paymaster (Commander) Nov. 7, 1830; retired as Paymaster with the rank of Captain Dec. 21, 1861; Pay Director (Commodore, retired list) March 3, 1871. Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 310. Born May 20, 1799, at Baltimore, Md.
Died February 15, 1876, at Philadelphia, Pa.
283. ADOLPHUS EUGENE WATSON.
Purser U. S. Navy May 1, 1834; Paymaster (Commander) Aug. 31, 1836 ; retired Nov. 15, 1862; Pay Director (Captain) March 3, 1871.
Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 311.
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Treasurer of the Commandery 1869.
Born - - Mass. Died July 10, 1876, at Portsmouth, N. H.
285. ALEXANDER WILSON RUSSELL.
Paymaster (Lieut .- Commander) U. S. Navy Feb. 14, 1861; Pay Inspector (Commander) March 3, 1871; Pay Director (Captain) Feb. 23, 1877.
Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 313.
Registrar of the Commandery 1872-1873. Treasurer 1873 to 1877.
286. ORLEANS LONGACRE.
Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy July 1, 1861; Second Asst. Engineer (Ensign) Dec. 18, 1862; First Asst. Engineer (Lieutenant) Jan. 30, 1865 ; resigned June 6, 1866.
Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 314.
287. MONTGOMERY CUNNINGHAM MEIGS.
Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1832; Second Lieutenant Ist U. S. Artillery July 1, 1836; resigned July 1, 1837.
Brevet Second Lieutenant Engineers Aug. 1, 1837, to rank from July 1, 1836; First Lieutenant July 7, 1838; Captain March 3, 1853.
Colonel 11th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861.
Brig .- General and Quartermaster-General May 15, 1861; retired Feb. 6, 1882.
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Brevetted Maj .- General U. S. Army July 5, 1864, "for distinguished and meritorious services during the present war."
Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 315.
Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882-Charter member.
288. BRANTZ MAYER.
Additional Paymaster U. S. Volunteers February 19, 1863.
Major and Paymaster U. S. Army Jan. 17, 1867 ; retired June 15, 1875.
Brevetted Lieut .- Colonel U. S. Volunteers Nov. 24, 1865, " for faithful and meritorious services."
Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia - (not issued).
Born Sept. 27, 1809, at Baltimore, Md.
Died Feb. 23, 1879, at Baltimore, Md.
290. CHARLES BIRD.
First Lieutenant Ist Delaware Infantry May 20, 1861; mustered out Aug. 16, 1861.
Second Lieutenant 2d Delaware Infantry April 11, 1862; First Lieutenant Oct. 1, 1862; Captain March 15, 1863 ; mustered out June 30, 1864.
Lieut .- Colonel 9th Delaware Infantry Sept. 3, 1864; mustered out Dec. 23, 1864.
Lieut .- Colonel Ist U. S. Veteran Volunteers Jan. 25, 1865; Colonel May 30, 1865; mustered out Jan. 19, 1866.
Second Lieutenant 14th U. S. Infantry May 11, 1866; transferred to 23d Infantry Sept. 21, 1866; First Lieutenant May 23, 1867; Regimental Adjutant Aug. 1, 1873, to Oct. 1, 1876.
Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Army March 14, 1882.
Brevetted First Lieutenant and Captain U. S. Army March 2, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Fredericksburg, Va .; "
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Major March 2, 1867, " for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Petersburg, Va., June 20, 1864."
Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 290.
Transferred to New York Commandery Oct. 6, 1880. .
292. JOSEPH ESREY JOHNSON.
Private 4th Penna. Infantry June 14, 1861 ; mustered out July 21, 1861. Second Lieutenant 58th Penna. Infantry Dec. 19, 1861; First Lieutenant Jan. 31, 1863; Captain Nov. 14, 1864; Major (a. w. m.) Jan. 23, 1866 ; mustered out Jan. 24, 1866.
Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services at the capture of Fort Harrison, Va."
Elected July 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 320.
295. ROBERT TOLAND MACCOUN.
Asst. Surgeon U. S. Navy Nov. 27, 1844; Surgeon Sept. 12, 1858; Medical Inspector (Commander) March 3, 1871; Medical Director (Captain) Nov. 7, 1872; retired April 19, 1879.
Elected Aug. 2, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 338.
297. JOHN W. MOORE.
Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy May 21, 1853; Second Asst. Engineer June 27, 1855; First Asst. Engineer July 21, 1858; Chief Engineer (Lieut .- Commander) Aug. 5, 1861.
Elected Aug. 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 340.
298. GEORGE H. GRIFFING.
Private 4th Conn. Infantry (changed to Ist Conn. Heavy Artillery) May 22, 1861 ; mustered out May 21, 1864.
Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Nov. 18, 1864; Passed Asst. Paymaster (Lieutenant) July 23, 1866; Paymaster (Lieut. - Commander) Oct. 3, 1874.
Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 341.
299. DAVID McMURTRIE GREGG.
Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1851; Brevet Second Lieutenant 2d U. S. Dragoons July 1, 1855 ; Second Lieutenant Ist Dragoons Sept. 4, 1855; First Lieutenant March 21, 1861; Captain 6th U. S. Cavalry May 14, 1861; resigned Feb. 3, 1865.
Colonel 89th Penna. (8th Cavalry ) Jan. 24, 1862.
Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers Nov. 29, 1862; resigned Feb. 3, 1865.
Brevetted Maj .- General U. S. Volunteers August 1, 1864, " for highly meritorious and distinguished conduct throughout the campaign, particu- larly in the reconnoissance on the Charles City Road."
Elected Aug. 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 342.
301. PETER C. HAINS.
Cadet U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1857; Second Lieutenant 2d U. S. Artillery June 24, 1861; First Lieutenant June 24, 1861; transferred to Topographical Engineers July 24, 1862; transferred to Engineer Corps March 3, 1863; Captain July 18, 1863; Major Sept. 22, 1870.
Brevetted Captain U. S. Army May 27, 1862, " for gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Hanover Court-house, Va. ; " Major July 4, 1863, "for gallant and meritorious services during the siege of Vicksburg, Miss .; " Lieut .- Colonel March 13, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services during the war."
Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 344.
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304. GEORGE M. McGILL.
First Lieutenant and Asst. Surgeon U. S. Army April 16, 1862; Captain and Asst. Surgeon July 28, 1866.
Brevetted Captain U. S. Army May 12, 1864, " for gallant and meritorious services in action at Meadow Bridge, Va .; " Major March 13, 1865, "for faithful and meritorious services during the war;" Lieut .- Colonel Sept. 28, 1866, " for meritorious and distinguished services at Hart's Island, where cholera prevailed;" Colonel July 20, 1867, " for faithful and meritorious services in the Medical Department during the prevalence of cholera near Fort Harker, Kas."
Elected Aug. 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 347.
Born - - - Pa.
Died July 20, 1867, near Old Fort Lyon, Col.
306. JACOB MILLER CAMPBELL.
First Lieutenant and Quartermaster 3d Penna. Infantry April 20, 1861 ; mustered out July 30, 1861.
Colonel 54th Penna. Infantry Feb. 27, 1862; honorably discharged Sept. 3, 1864.
Brevetted Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious conduct at the battle of Piedmont, Va., June 5, 1864." Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 348.
307. HENRY CLAY LONGNECKER.
First Lieutenant U. S. Voltiguers Feb. 16, 1847 ; honorably discharged Aug. 29, 1848.
Colonel 9th Penna. Infantry April 24, 1861; mustered out July 29, 1861. Colonel 5th Penna. Infantry (Militia) in the service of the United States Sept. 11, 1862; mustered out Sept. 27, 1862.
Elected Aug. 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 350.
Born April 17, 1825, in Allen Township, Cumberland Co., Pa. Died September 16, 1871, at Philadelphia, Pa.
308. JAMES EDWARD CARPENTER.
Private 89th Penna. (8th Cavalry) March 17, 1862; Second Lieutenant March 19, 1862; First Lieutenant Aug. 4, 1862; Captain Dec. 23, 1863 ; mustered out Oct. 26, 1864.
Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious conduct at the battles of Deep Run, Ream's Station, and on the Vaughan Road, near Petersburg, Va."
Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 351.
Council of the Commandery 1880-81.
309. FRANKLIN DAVENPORT HOWELL.
First Lieutenant 17th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861; resigned Apr. 27, 1863. Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 352.
Registrar of the Commandery 1880 to 1882.
310. WILLIAM HUNTER.
Major 32d Illinois Infantry Dec. 31, 1861; Lieut .- Colonel April 12, 1862; resigned Aug. 18, 1863.
Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 353.
Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866-Charter member. Born -
Died November 29, 1869, at Memphis, Tenn.
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311. WEBSTER J. COLBURN.
Private 3d Wisconsin Battery Aug. 26, 1861; Sergeant Oct. 10, 1861; First Sergeant July 10, 1862; Second Lieutenant Aug. 19, 1862.
Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Volunteers September 19, 1864 ; mustered out June 5, 1866.
Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for meritorious services in the Quartermaster's Department during the war."
Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 354 (not issued).
Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866-Charter member.
312. HAYNES E. HUDSON.
Sergt. - Major Bissell's Engineer Regiment (Missouri) Sept. 15, 1861 ; First Lieutenant and Quartermaster Jan. 8, 1862; First Lieutenant and Adjutant July 1, 1862.
Captain 1st Missouri Engineers July 19, 1864; honorably discharged Nov. 18, 1864.
Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 355.
Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866-Charter member. Born -
Died June 3, 1873, at Memphis, Tenn.
313. JAMES OSCAR PIERCE.
Private Ist Wisconsin Infantry Apr. 20, 1861; mustered out Aug. 21, 1861. First Lieutenant 29th Wisconsin Infantry Sept. 27, 1862.
Major and Asst. Adjt .- General U. S. Volunteers May 8, 1863; mustered out Nov. 22, 1865.
Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 354.
Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866-Charter member. Re-transferred to Pennsylvania Commandery Nov. 10, 1880.
314. WILLIAM L. PORTER.
Private 20th Ohio Infantry April 18, 1861; Sergeant May 27; mustered out July 25, 1861.
Private 24th Ohio Infantry July 26, 1861 ; discharged for promotion Oct. 15, 1862.
First Lieutenant 56th Ohio Infantry Nov. 10, 1862; honorably discharged Nov. 10, 1864.
Captain and Asst. Adjutant-General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865; mustered out Oct. 1, 1866.
Second Lieutenant 5th U. S. Cavalry Aug. 9, 1867.
Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, "for faithful and meritorious services during the war."
Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 355 (not issued).
Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866-Charter member. Born Feb. 9, 1843, at Lodiana, North India.
Died April 23, 1868, at Gallatin, Tenn.
315. GEORGE W. WALDRON.
Second Lieutenant 5th Michigan Infantry Sept. 12, 1862; First Lieutenant and Adjutant Jan. 25, 1863.
Captain and Commissary of Subsistence U. S. Volunteers May 18, 1864; mustered out Oct. 9, 1865.
Brevetted Major U. S. Volunteers Aug. 23, 1865, " for faithful and meritorious services."
Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 358.
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Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866-Charter member. Born - - 1834, - - Mich.
Died October 26, 1869, at Memphis, Tenn.
316. DUNCAN MACLEAN.
Second Lieutenant 12th Illinois Infantry Aug. 1, 1861; First Lieutenant Oct. 15, 1861 ; First Lieutenant and Regimental Quartermaster June 16, 1862; Captain Sept. 3, 1863; mustered out April 13, 1865.
Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 359 (not issued).
Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866-Charter member.
318. HUGH NOTT.
Acting Asst. Paymaster (Master) U. S. Navy Feb. 17, 1863 ; honorably discharged Dec. 12, 1865.
Elected August 29, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 361.
Transferred to Tennessee Commandery Aug. 29, 1866-Charter member. Re-transferred to Pennsylvania Commandery Nov. 10, 1880.
321. SAMUEL BRADFORD FALES.
A citizen of Philadelphia, who was conspicuous for his patriotism and unwearied devotion to the defenders of the country in connection with the Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon at Philadelphia, Pa., during the war of the Rebellion.
Elected August 29, 1866. Class 3. Insignia 364.
Council of the Commandery 1869-1880. Born June 23, 1804, at Boston, Mass.
Died September 14, 1880, at Philadelphia, Pa.
323. WILLIAM HENRY MACOMB.
Midshipman U. S. Navy April 10, 1834; Passed Midshipman July 16, 1840; Lieutenant Feb. 27, 1847; Commander July 16, 1862; Captain July 25, 1866; Commodore July 1, 1870.
Elected Sept. 19, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 373.
Born June 16, 1818, at Detroit, Mich.
Died Aug 12, 1872, at Philadelphia, Pa.
324. JOHN CUMMING HOWELL.
Midshipman U. S. Navy June 9, 1836; Passed Midshipman July 1, 1842 ; Lieutenant Aug. 2. 1849; Commander July 16, 1862; Captain July 25, 1866; Commodore Jan. 29, 1872; Rear Admiral April 25, 1877; retired Oct. 24, 1881.
Elected September 19, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 374.
Council of the Commandery 1868-1869.
Transferred to District of Columbia Commandery Feb. 1, 1882-Charter member.
326. THOMAS KILBY SMITH.
Lieut .- Colonel 54th Ohio Infantry Sept. 9, 1861; Colonel Oct. 31, 1861 ; Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers Aug. 11, 1863; mustered out Jan. 15, 1866. Brevetted Maj .- General U. S. Volunteers March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services during the war."
Elected September 19, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 376.
Junior Vice- Commander of the Commandery 1873 to 1877.
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330. JAMES LEWIS.
Second Lieutenant U. S. Marine Corps Sept. 25, 1855; Captain July 26, 1861; Major Oct. 13, 1869; resigned Jan. 11, 1876.
Elected October 13, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 380. Council of the Commandery 1867-1868.
Born - - , at Philadelphia, Pa.
Died February 15, 1876, at Philadelphia, Pa.
331. WILLIAM RICHARDSON BROWN.
Captain 15th U. S. Infantry May 14, 1861; resigned Aug. 21, 1865. Elected October 31, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 381. Born - - , 1830, - - , Pa. Died April 15, 1879, at Philadelphia, Pa.
332. GALUSHA PENNYPACKER.
Quartermaster-Sergeant 9th Penna. Infantry April 22, 1861; honorably discharged July 29, 1861.
Captain 97th Penna. Infantry Aug. 22, 1861 ; Major Oct. 7, 1861; Lieut .- Colonel June 7, 1864; Colonel Aug. 15, 1864.
Brig .- General U. S. Volunteers Feb. 18, 1865 ; resigned April 30, 1866. Colonel 34th U. S. Infantry July 28, 1866; transferred to 16th Infantry March 15, 1869.
Brevetted Brig. - General U. S. Volunteers Jan. 15, 1865, " for gallant service in the capture of Fort Fisher, N. C .; " Maj .- General March 13, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious services during the war;" Brig .- General U. S. Army March 2, 1867, "for gallant and meritorious services in the capture of Fort Fisher, N. C .; " Maj .- General March 2, 1867, " for gallant and meritorious services during the war."
Elected October 13, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 382.
334. HAMPTON SIDNEY THOMAS.
Second Lieutenant 44th Penna. (1st Cavalry) August 30, 1861; First Lieutenant Sept. 27, 1861; First Lieutenant and Adjutant April 1, 1862; Captain May 1, 1862; Major Jan. 4, 1865; transferred to 2d Provisional Penna. Cavalry June 17, 1865; mustered out Aug. 7, 1865.
Brevetted Lieut .- Colonel U. S. Volunteers April 5, 1865, "for gallant and meritorious services ;" Colonel April 5, 1865, "for great gallantry near Jetersville, Va., in assisting to capture a rebel battery."
Elected October 31, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 384.
337. HENRY HAND STEWART.
Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy March 23, 1848 ; Second Asst. Engineer Sept 13, 1849; First Asst. Engineer Feb. 26, 1851; Chief Engineer July 1, 1858.
Elected November 21, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 402.
338. JAMES WASHINGTON WHITTAKER.
Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy Nov. 21, 1857; Second Asst. Engineer Aug. 2, 1859 ; First Asst. Engineer (Ensign) Oct. 16, 1861; Chief Engineer (Lieut .- Commander) Nov. 10, 1863.
Elected November 21, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 403.
Born January 22, 1832, at Trenton, N. J. Died March 9, 1881, at Brooklyn, N. Y.
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339. JOHN JOHNSON ..
Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy May 20, 1857; Second Asst. Engineer Aug. 2, 1859 ; First Asst. Engineer (Ensign) July 1, 1861; Chief Engineer (Lieut .- Commander) Nov. 10, 1863 ; retired June 10, 1876.
Elected November 21, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 404.
340. WILLIAM HENRY GARTRELLE WEST.
Third Asst. Engineer U. S. Navy May 13, 1861; Second Asst. Engineer Feb. 19, 1863; First Asst. Engineer (Lieutenant) July 25, 1866.
Elected November 21, 1866. Class 1. Insignia 405. . Born - - 1837, - England.
Drowned July 19, 1872, at Cape May, N. J.
343. GEORGE EDWARD FORD.
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