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Alexander C. Rhind
Alexander Colden Rhind (October 31, 1821 – November 8, 1897) was a Rear admiral (United States), rear admiral in the United States Navy, who served during the Mexican–American War and American Civil War. Biography Early career Rhind was born in New York City, New York (state), New York, the son of Charles Rhind, a prominent shipowner who also served as Minister to Turkey from 1827. His mother, Susan Fell, was a descendant of Cadwallader Colden, the Governor of the colonial Province of New York from 1769 to 1771. Rhind was appointed midshipman on September 3, 1838, and between 1839 and 1841 he served on the Mediterranean Squadron (United States), Mediterranean Station aboard the frigate and the sloop . He then served aboard the sloop in the West Indies in 1842-43, then on the frigate off the coast of Africa in 1843-44, before attending the Philadelphia Naval Asylum, Philadelphia Naval School in 1844-45. Promoted to passed midshipman on July 2, 1845, Rhind served on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montgomery (town), New York
Montgomery is a town in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 23,322 at the 2020 census. It was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, a Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 at the Battle of Quebec. The northern town line is contiguous with the Ulster County border. Montgomery is immediately west of the town of Newburgh. Within its borders are three villages, one eponymous, as well as Walden and most of Maybrook. History The early town began as a patent to Henry Wileman in 1710, who was the first settler. He was the first of a group of Palatine Germans to emigrate and settle land around what is now the village of Montgomery. The town was originally established as Hanover in 1772, but became the town of Montgomery in 1782. The community of Montgomery was set off by incorporation as a village in 1810, and in 1855, the community of Walden was incorporated as well. Maybrook was the last village to be incorporated, in 1926. Geography Montgomery i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
