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COE, John Nichols:
Member of the Pennsylvania Comman- dery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion; private First Battalion Eleventh United States Infantry April 14, 1862; Corporal May 17, 1862; Sergeant Jan. 1, 1863; First Sergeant Jan. 1, 1863; Regi- mental Commissary Sergeant April 1. 1S63; Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Jan. 11, 1865; discharged for promotion April 1, 1865; Second Lieutenant Eleventh United States Infantry March 12. 1865; First Lieutenant March 12, 1$65; Adjutant Second Battalion Eleventh Infantry June 18 to Oct. 4, 1865; Quartermaster Oct. 4. 1865, to Sept. 21, 1866; transferred to Twentieth Infantry Sept. 21. 1866; Regi- mental Quartermaster Twentieth Infantry Dee. 6, 1866, to June 19, 1868; Captain June 19, 1868: Major Twenty-first Infan- try April 26, 1895; Lieutenant Colonel
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Thirteenth Infantry Aug. 11, 1898; re- tired July 12, 1899. Elected Nov. 5, 1884. Address, care of Recorder of Loyal Le- gion, 1535 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
COFFIN, William C .:
Vice President Riter-Conley Manufact- uring. Co .; born in Allegheny City, Pa., 1862; was graduated as civil engineer from the Western University of Penn- sylvania, 1883. Engaged by Riter and Conley, 1885; became Vice President when the company was incorporated in 1898. Member American Society of Mechani- cal Engineers, American Institute of Mining Engineers, Engineers' Club of New York, Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania. Residence,
Howe St., Pittsburg, Pa.
COFFIN, Rev. Selden J., Ph. D .:
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Minister; born in Ogdensburg, N. Y., Aug. 3, 1838; son of the late Prof. James H. Coffin, LL. D .; was graduated at Lafayette at the age of twenty; after teaching for three years in Bloomsbury, Easton and Towanda, pursued Theologi- cal course at Princeton, where he gradu- ated in 1864; ordained in 1874. From 1864 to 1886 Hollenback Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy. Fellow of the American Association for the Ad- vancement of Science; member of the Moravian, Trinity and Pennsylvania His- torical Societies, and Philosophical Socie- ty of Great Britain; since 1559 Secretary of the Alumni Association of Lafayette. Published "The Men of Lafayette," 1826 to 1892; "Lafayette College, Its History, Its Men, Their Record." Address, Easton, Pa.
COFFROTH, Alexander H .:
Lawyer; born in Somerset, Pa., May 18, 1828; studied law under Hon. Jere- miah S. Black; was admitted to the bar in 1851, and soon became a leader in the courts of Somerset County. For many years he has been looked on as one of the ablest attorneys of the dis- trict, and has been President of the Somerset County Bar Association since its organization. Before the Civil War Mr. Coffroth was Major General of Vol- unteers, and though he took no part in the war, the title of General has since clung to him. For many years he has been a leading figure in the Democracy of Pennsylvania, and in 1962 was elected to Congress as a representative of his party, being at that time the young-
est member of the House. He was re- elected in 1864, but declined a third nom- ination. He took an active part in Con- gress in the discussions of the Civil War period, and was returned again in 1878. General Coffroth was appointed by Con- gress as one of the pallbearers at the funeral of President Lincoln, and is said to be the only surviving member of those chosen for this honorable duty. Address, Somerset, Pa.
COGGINS, Paschal Heston:
Lawyer; author; born in Philadelphia on the 10th of January, 1852; educated in California and Pennsylvania; was gradu- ated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1872; admitted to the bar in 1873. In 1876, at Sacramento. Cal., married Caro- line Leonard. Is an Independent in poli- tics. Has written juvenile books, and articles for the leading magazines. Mem- ber of the Pennsylvania Historical So- ciety, the Unitarian Club, the Writeabout Club. Residence. 5025 Mckean Ave .. Ger- mantown; office, 133 South Twelfth St., Philadelphia, Pa.
COHEN, Josiah :
Attorney; born Nov. 29, 1841, at Fal- mouth. England; received his early edu- cation at private schools and graduated from the Institution of Jewish Learn- ing, London, Soon after came to Am- erica and was admitted to the Allegheny County (Pa.) bar, Jan. 2, 1866: had a large and lucrative practice and in 1901 was appointed Judge of the Orphans Court; is a Republican in politics. Ad- dress, 427 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa.
COHEN, Katherine M .:
Sculptor and painter; daughter of Henry and Matilda (Samuel) Cohen, of England; born March 18, 1859, in Phila- delphia: was educated at private school and Ogontz. Pa., until sixteen; took pri- vate lessons in literature, art, and lan- guages. Studied at School of Design: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Stu- dents' Art League under St. Gaudens: and six years in Paris schools. She is an honorary member of the American Art Association, Paris; New Century Club, Philadelphia. Since 1880 has been en- gaged in sculpture; principal works be- ing portraits, and bas reliefs; decorative work: "Romola." "Lorna Doone." "Rab- bi bon-Ezra." "Priscilla." "Maid Marion." "The Israelite" (life-size statue): portrait of Gen. Beaver, for Smith Memorial,
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Fairmount Park, Philadelphia; paintings of figure; and landscapes. Address, 10 S. 15th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
COHEN, Dr. Solomon Solis:
Professor of Clinical Medicine in Jef- ferson Medical College; born in Philadel- phia Sept. . 1, 1857; educated in the public schools; was graduated with degree of A. B. from Central High School in 1872 and degree of A. M. in 1877; was gradu- ated from Jefferson Medical College in 1883. In the Philadelphia Polyclinic and College for Graduates in Medicine; he has been Demonstrator of Pathology and Microscopy, 1883 to 1884; Professor of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, 1887 to 1902, and successively Secretary. Vice President and President of the Faculty and editor of the Philadelphia Polyclinic, 1895 to 189S. In Jefferson Medical Col- lege he has been Chief Clinical Assistant in the Out-Patient Medical Department, 1SS4-1SS7; lecturer on special therapeutics, 1887 to 1890; clinical lecturer on medicine, 1890 and 1901, when he was elected Senior Assistant Professor, and in 1904 Professor of Clinical Medicine. He is likewise phy- sician to Jefferson Hospital. Address, 1525 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
COLAHAN, John B., Jr .:
Lawyer; born in the city of Philadel- phia in 1848, and received rudimentary tuition at Saunder's Institute, and after- ward pursued his studies at the High School, from which he was graduated with distinction in 1866; he then began the study of law under the able guid- ance of his father, a distinguished law- yer, widely known .for his talented efforts at the bar of Pennsylvania for many years, and from whom the son inherited qualities of a high intellectual order. Mr. Colahan also attended the Law Department of the University of Pennsylvania, and after a thorough qual- ification was admitted to the bar in 1869, when he immediately began the practice of his profession. which has been in every way attended with suc- cess; he soon acquired so comprehensive a knowledge of real estate law that his services became in very general demand for the investigation of titles to prop- erty, and his practice has become one of the most extensive and lucrative in the Orphans' Court, the Court of Com- mon Pleas, and the Supreme Court. Mr. Colahan has also had large experi- ence as counsel in connection with liti-
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gation affecting estates of vast import- ance, embracing the celebrated proceed- ings in court brought by the heirs of the late Joseph Dugan and those of Gen. Robert Patterson; was one of the principal factors in the organization of Real Estate, Title and Insurance Com- pany of Philadelphia. He was also for a number of years one of the Board of Directors of and counsel for the Land Title and Trust Company of Philadel- phia; for a number of years past he has been President of the Belmont Cricket Club, one of the best known organizations of its kind in the United States; is Chairman of the Board of Censors of the Law Association of Phil- adelphia; Vice President of the State Bar Association, and a member of its Executive Committee since its organiza- tion with the exception of one year; President of the Twenty-seventh Ward Republican Club; an active member of the Committee of Fifty in 1895, and Chairman of its Committee on Nomina- tions; Treasurer of the Philadelphia Fencing and Sparring Club, one of the oldest athletic organizations in the United States and an officer of the association for over thirty years; Secretary of the Hamilton Club, and President of the Associated Cricket Clubs of Philadel- phia. In politics Mr. Colahan is a Re- publican. Married April 14, 1873, Mary Ophelia Cowton. Address, 4004 Pine St., Philadelphia, Pa.
COLBORN, Louis C .:
Lawyer; son of A. J. Colborn; born Feb. 20, 1850, in Lower Turkeyfoot Township, Somerset County. Pa .; edu- cated in public schools of Somerset, in State Normal Schools of Millersville and West Chester: principal of the schools of Somerset Borough, 1869 to 1873: Uni- ted States Commissioner, 1872-1883; Burgess of Somerset Borough in 1SS4- 1SS5; School Director, 1SSS-1891. He studied law with his father, and was admitted to the bar in 1874; member of the Supreme Court, 1SSS; District At- torney in 1988-1891; during his term the Nicely brothers were executed, and the famous moonshine murder cases were tried and the parties convicted. Member of Hebron Chapter Masons, an Odd Fellow, Royal Arcanum and Maccabee. Married in 1875 Mary E. Knable. Con- tributed much toward bringing about re- forms in County Homes and State Institutions; is Corresponding Secretary
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and Treasurer of the Associated Chari- ties of Pennsylvania. Republican in poli- ties. Address, Somerset, Pa.
COLE, Charles Lawrence:
United States Consul General at Dres- den, Germany; born July 26, 1837, in Allegheny, Pa .; . educated in private schools and Western Pennsylvania Uni- versity at Pittsburg, Pa. Married to Sarah M. Kerr March 25, 1858. Republi- can in politics. Entered service of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Company, in 1861, as clerk to General Freight Agent. In 1871, when the property was leased to the Penn- sylvania Railroad Company, was made Assistant General Freight Agent, and later appointed General Freight Agent of the Pennsylvania lines west of Pitts- burg; resigned, 1897, after service of thirty-six years; also resigned Vice Pres- idency of the Iron City National Bank at Pittsburg. In 1897 was appointed by President Mckinley United States Consul General at Dresden, Saxony, Germany. Address, Dresden, Saxony, Germany.
COLE, Henry A .:
President of the National Bank of Royersford. Address, Royersford, Pa.
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COLEMAN, B. Dawson:
President of the First National Bank of Lebanon. Address, Lebanon, Pa.
COLEMAN, James Melville:
Teacher and author; born near Og- densburg, N. Y., in December, 1839; en- tered Geneva College in 1883; was grad- uated in 1887: entered the Reformed Presbyterian Seminary in Allegheny, Pa., same year; a student in the grad- uate courses of the University of Michi- gan 1890-1892. In 1892 was elected to the Sterrett Chair of History and Political Philosophy in Geneva College, his pres- ent position. Married in 1892 Etta Mc- Garey of Jefferson County, Pa. Pub- lished "Social Ethics," 1903. Address, 2829 Fourth Ave., Beaver Falls. Pa.
COLEMAN, Leighton:
Bishop; born in Philadelphia May 3, 1837: was graduated from the General Theological Seminary, New York, in 1961; received degree of A. M. in 1869; also LL. D. in 18$8; S. T. D., Racine, 1875, In 1860 was deacon; also priest in 1862; from 1861 to 1863 he was Rector of St. Luke's Church, Bustleton, Pa .; St.
John's. Wilmington, Del., from 1363 to 1866; also St. Mark's, Mauch Chunk, Pa .. from 1866 to 1874, and Trinity Church. Toledo, Ohio, 1874 to 1879. From 1879 to 1887 he resided in England; was Rector of Church of the . Redeemer, Sayre, Pa., from 18ST to 1SS8. Author of "History of the Lehigh Valley"; "The Church in America"; "History of the American Church." Since Oct. 18, 1SSS, he has been Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Delaware. Address, Wilmington, Del.
COLHOUN. Samuel R .:
Pay Director United States Navy; born in Pennsylvania; appointed Assistant Paymaster Sept. 28, 1869; Assistant to Paymaster, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, and Recorder to Board of Paymasters, 1869-1871; Canonicus and Saugus (iron- clads), North Atlantic Station, 1872-1873; Assistant to Paymaster at Villefranche. France, 1874-1876; promoted to Passed Assistant Paymaster Jan. 15, 1875; leave in Europe, 1877; Marion, North Atlantic and South Atlantic Stations, 1879-1882; training ship New Hampshire, 1884-1885 (service lasted less than one year); pro- moted to Paymaster July 16, 1886; spe- cial duty in office of General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va., 1SS .- 1SSSs; Os- sipee, North Atlantic Station, 1889: spe- cial duty in office of General Storekeeper. Navy Yard, Washington, D. C., 1890- 1891; Monongahela, Training Squadron. March, 1891. to August, 1893; Navy Yard, New York, August, 1893-1896; Mo- nadnock February, 1896: Oregon July. 1896-1898; Torpedo Station 1898-1901; Pay Inspector Dec. 23. 1899; Iowa (fleet) 1901 to 1903; Pay Director Nov. 22, 1902. Navy Yard, New York, July 1, 1903. Which is present station.
COLKET, George H .: .
President of coal company; born in Philadelphia Aug. 24, 1843; educated in the schools of Philadelphia and at the University of Pennsylvania, which he entered at the age of fifteen, graduating in the course of arts in 1862. His grad- uating class was a famous one, including among its members Persifor Frazer, the distinguished scientist; Provost Pep- per and Provost Harrison, who have done so much for the advancement of the university, and other notable Phila- delphians. Mr. Colket became active in the coal mining industry, and for many years has been President of the Hunt- ingdon and Broad Top Mountain Railroad
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and Coal Company. He is a member of the Union League, and the Univers- ity. Country. and other clubs. Address. 2004 Spruce St., Philadelphia.
COLLIER, Frederick Hill:
President Judge of Court of Common Pleas; son of Sara (Hill) Collier and the Rev. . William Collier, D. D .; born Feb. 25, 1826, in Lancaster County, Pa .; received preparatory education at Brook- ville Academy near Washington, D. C. In 1849 was graduated from Columbia College; studied law and was admitted to the bar at Washington, D. C .; re- moved to Pittsburg, and on Jan. 11. 1851. was admitted to the Allegheny County bar; in 1856 was elected District Attorney of Allegheny County, serving three years; organized and commanded during the War of the Rebellion the 139th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volun- teer Infantry; in 1SS6 received the de- gree of LL. D. from Adrian College. Michigan; was brevetted Brigadier Gen- eral of ' Volunteers for gallant services; in 1869 was elected Judge of Common Pleas of Allegheny County for a ten- year term, and re-elected in 1879, 1885 and 1599. In January, 1903, Judge Col- lier was qualified as President Judge of Court of Common Pleas No. 1. Member of Pennsylvania Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion. Ad- dress. Sharpsburg, Pa.
COLLINGWOOD. Davd Foulk:
Insurance; born in the early 60's in Pittsburg, and is now prominent in the affairs of his native town. His first position was as a drug clerk; after that for a time he worked for the Pittsburg Bessemer Steel Company, now Hometead . plant of the Carnegie Steel Company. Later he went into the oil business, and in 1SS5 he associated himself with his father in the insurance firm of Loomis & Collingwood. Mr. Loomis, at the close of 1885. retired, and Mr. Collingwood's father purchased his interest. the firm then becoming Collingwood & Son. In November. 1902. his father died, and he became sole manager of this very ex- tensive business, the old firm name still being retained. Mr. Collingwood was recently elected County Treasurer on the Citizens' ticket; he is a stockholder in a number of corporations and a Director in the Keystone Bank; he is also a member of the Pittsburg Club and a past officer of several Masonic bodies. Address, 218 Fourth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa.
COLLINGWOOD, Marshall Scott:
Treasurer; born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 4. 1865; Assistant Treasurer of The Real Estate Trust Company of Philadel- phia. Address. $73 North Forty-first St., Philadelphia, Pa.
COLLINS, Edger Thomas:
Captain United States Army; born in and appointed from Pennsylvania; Cadet Military Academy June 15, 1893; Addi- tional Second Lieutenant, Eighth Infan- try. June 11, 1897; Second Lieutenant, Twenty-third Infantry, March 8, 1898; transferred to Eighth Infantry April 29, 1898; First Lieutenant March 2, 1999; Captain, Sixth Infantry, May 28, 1902. Address, Fort Leavenworth. Kans.
COLLINS, Emerson:
Lawyer; was born at Hepburn, Ly- coming County, Pa., April 30, 1860; was graduated from Lafayette College in 18$4, receiving degree of A. M .; read law and was admitted to Lycoming County bar in 1887, and has since prac- ticed his profession at Williamsport, Pa .; is a Republican in politics, serv- ing as County Chairman and delegate to State conventions; was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1894; appointed by Governor Hastings a member of Board of Managers of the Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory in 1897-1902; last two years as President. Address, Williamsport, Pa.
COLLINS. T. D .:
Lumber merchant; son of Jabez and Adeline Doud Collins; born at Cortland, N. Y .. in 1$31; prepared for college at the Cortland Academy and finished the college course at the age of twenty. Upon leaving school was appointed by Judge Stevens to a position on the en- gineering corps of the Binghamton and Syracuse Railroad, which was then in course of construction. He soon rose to one of the highest positions in the corps. being Engineer of one of the divisions: after this embarked in the lumber busi- ness in Forest County; acquired property rapidly, and in 1882 moved to Nebraska, Forest County, on a tract of 7,000 acres; is now proprietor of the T. D. Collins' Mill, and is a partner in the following firms: Collins, Darrah & Co., Collins & Kreitler. Watson Land and Lumber Com- pany. Collins & Watson, the Buck Mills Lumber Company, and the Salmon Creek Lumber Company; is extensively engaged
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in manufacturing coal boats and barges for transporting coal on the Monongahela, Mississippi, and Ohio Rivers: owns fine timber tract in the State of Washington and real estate in California and New York; he was an organizer and is a stock- holder and President of the Citizens' Na- tional Bank in Tionesta. Was married to Miss Mary Stanton, and with her is deep- ly interested in the work of foreign mis- sions. Early in 1904. through Bishop Mc- Cabe of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he gave an endowment fund of $100,000 to the Board of Foreign Missions for work in India. Address, Nebraska, Pa.
COLLUM, James Walter:
Member of the Pennsylvania Command- ery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion; eldest son of Companion Major Richard S. Colllum; elected May 7, 1902. Address, care of Recorder of Loyal Le- gion, 1535 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
COLLUM, Richard S .:
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Major United States Marine Corps; born in and appointed from Indiana; ap- appointed Acting Midshipman of United States Navy, Sept. 20, 1854; resigned May 7, 1857; commissioned as Second Lieutenant Sept. 7, 1861; frigate St. Law- rence Sept. 30, 1861, to May 30, 1863; during that period served in the South Atlantic Squadron at St. Simon's, Ga .; Port Royal. South Carolina; engagement with Sewell's Point Battery and Con- federate ram Merrimac. Potomac River; bombardment of Sewell's Point and cap- ture of Norfolk. Va .; East Gulf Squad- ron and three boat expeditions on the Florida coast and Indian River. Com- missioned First Lieutenant Dec. 30, 1862; while on leave of absence in July, 1863, volunteered his services to Governor Morton of Indiana during the raid of the Confederate General. Morgan; tender of services accepted, and was placed in command of a battalion of provisional troops. Cairo and Mound City, Ill .; Mis- sissippi Squadron. August, 1863, to Au- gust. 1864; during that period engaged in several expeditions into Kentucky in pursuit of guerrillas; member of a com- mission appointed by Admiral Porter to investigate charges against certain ac- tive rebel sympathizers at Louisville, Ky .; frigate New Ironsides. August, 1864, to April. 1865: two attacks on Fort Fisher; Navy Yard, Washington. April. 1865, to November, 1867: in temporary command at the barracks, Navy Yard,
during the confinement at the yard of Paine and his associate conspirators; in command of Marine Barracks, Mound City. Ill., November, 1867, to December, 1869; Richmond. Mediterranean Squad- ron, January, 1860, to November, 1871; Naval Academy, January, 1872; commis- sioned Captain March 13, 1872; Marine Barracks, Boston. April, 1872, to Janu- ary 1875; commanded detachment of marines at the great fire in Boston, November, 1872; in command of two companies which successfully guarded the removal of the treasure from the Sub-treasury to the Custom House on that occasion; headquarters, February, 1875, to June, 1875; Fleet Marine Officer of Asiatic Station, and by special ap- pointment of the Navy Department, Judge Advocate of the fleet; flagship Tennessee, June. 1875, to July, 1878; member of the Board of Inspection, Au- gust, 1878, to November, 1881; Marine Barracks, League Island, Pa., Decem- ber, 1881, to April. 1885; expedition to Panama. April and May, 1885; commis- sioned Captain and Assistant Quarter- master, May 4, 1885; in charge of the Depot of Supplies. Philadelphia, Pa .. May, 1885, to February, 1890; Head- quarters of Marine Corps, February, 1890. to October, 1891; Assistant Quar- termaster's Office, Philadelphia, October, 1891, to 1897; retired with the rank of
Appointed by the Governor of Pennsyl- vania to command the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Erie, Pa., with rank of . Colonel, Jan. 1. 1899; in November, 1903, was compelled to resign on account of ill- health. Address. 917 French St .. Erie. Pa. Major. June, 1897. Address, 917 French St., Erie, Pa.
COLTON. William Francis:
Member of the Pennsylvania Command- ery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion; private Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry Aug. S. 1862: Corporal Nov. 1, 1862; Sergeant Major March 1. 1863; dis- charged for promotion March 14, 1863; First Lieutenant and Adjutant Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry March 14, 1563: Captain May 11. 1864: honorably mus- tered out June 21, 1865; elected May 5. 1886. Address, care of Recorder of Loyal Legion, 1535 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia, Pa.
COLVILLE, Alexander:
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from Philadelphia; was
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born in that part of the old district of Spring Garden now known as the Fif- teenth Ward of Philadelphia, Jan. 26, 1847; educated in the public schools; entered the office of Richard Smethurst and John B. Squires in 1863 to learn the business of conveyancing and real es- tate; since 1867 has been engaged in the same business on his own account; represented the Fifteenth Ward in Com- mon Council of Philadelphia from 1890 to 1894; elected to the House of Repre- sentatives in 1898 and 1900; re-elected in November, 1902. Residence, 2330 Poplar St .; office address, 2201 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.
COLWELL, H. A .:
President of the National Kittanning Bank of Kittanning. Address, Kittan- ning, Pa.
COLWELL, John C .:
. Commander United States Navy; born in Pennsylvania; entered Naval Acad- emy Sept. 22, 1870; was graduated June 1, 1874; promoted Ensign July 17, 1875; Master June 1, 1881; Lieutenant (junior grade), March 3, 1883; Lieutenant June 30, 1887; Palos, Asiatic Station, 1874- 1875; training ship Constitution 1876;
Guard, special service, 1887-1888; Coast Survey schooner Drift 1878-1879; Coast Survey schooner Gedney 1879-1880; Yan- tic, North Atlantic Station, 1SS0-1883; special duty, Navy Department, 1883- 1884; . Greely relief steamer Bear 1884; Office Naval Intelligence 1585; Torpedo Station 1886; Office Naval Intelligence 1SS6-1SS7; Ossipee, North Atlantic Sta- tion 1SSS; Yorktown, Squadron of Evolu- tion, 1888-1890; Office of Naval Intelli- gence May 8, 1893. to June, 1894; Cin- cinnati June 16, 1894, to March, 1895; Assistant Inspector Sixth Lighthouse District March 15, 1895: Texas Aug. 15, 1895; Katahdin to October, 1896: Office Naval Intelligence October, 1896, to April, 1897; Naval Attaché, London. April, 1897, to 1901; promoted to Lieu- tenant Commander March 3. 1899; Naval Station, Cavite, Jan. 29. 1901-1903; Equipment Officer, Navy Yard, League Island, Pa., since June 10, 1903. Address, League Island, Pa.
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