Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Biographical Note
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1853, July 18 | Born, St. Louis, Mo |
| 1873 | Graduated from United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md |
| 1874 | Promoted to Ensign |
| 1878 | Promoted to Master |
| 1882 | Ordered to special duty to search for survivors of the USS Jeannette (ship) arctic expedition and transport to the United States the remains of those who perished |
| 1885 | Appointed Midshipman |
| 1885 | Promoted to Lieutenant |
| 1885-1886 | Mission in Siberia to distribute gifts to individuals who aided survivors in the USS Jeanette (ship) expedition. |
| 1886 | Ordered to duty in the Bureau of Navigation |
| 1892 | Became Inspector of the Naval Militia |
| 1898 | Ordered to the USS Iowa (battleship) during the Spanish-American War |
| 1901 | Became superintendent in the Department of Navy Compasses |
| 1902, April 4 | Died in Washington, D.C. |