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John Lloyd Broome, USMC (1824–1898) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during the American Civil War.

Early life

Broome was born in New York City on March 8, 1824. He was the son of John Lloyd Broome (1771–1836) and Frances Ann (

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McGlassin) Broome (1794–1872). His younger brother was William Henry Broome (1831–1876). He was the grandson of John Broome, the

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, and Rebecca (née Lloyd) Broome. His aunt, Julia Adel Broome, was married to John Walter Livingston, a great-grandson of Philip Livingston.

Career

He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps on January 12, 1848. His 40 years of service included action at Veracruz, Alvarado, and

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, Mexico, (1848). He was promoted to First Lieutenant on September 28, 1857, and to captain on July 26, 1861 - shortly after the outbreak of the American Civil War. During the Civil War he served as senior Marine officer of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron, he played a prominent part in the capture of New Orleans and all engagements of the Squadron on the Mississippi River. He was twice wounded; severely, at the second Battle of Vicksburg. He received the first of two brevets (honorary promotions) to major on April 24, 1862, for gallant and meritorious services. He second brevet, to lieutenant colonel, on March 14, 1864, was for gallant and meritorious services at the second Battle of Vicksburg to date from July 15, 1863. He was promoted to major on December 8, 1864. After the war, the became an Original Companion of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel on March 16, 1879. Broome retired from the Marine Corps, after 40 years of service, on March 8, 1888. In 1890, he became a Veteran Member of the

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. Lieutenant Colonel Broome died on April 12, 1898, in Binghamton,

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, where he was buried.

Personal life

Broome was married to Mary Cochran (d. 1892). Together, they were the parents of: * John H.F. Broome (d. 1870) * Mamie Broome (d. 1882) * George Cochran Broome (1866–1943), who married Mary Orme Keyworth (1876–1913). They divorced and she married Logan Tucker, grandson of General

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. * Josephine Frances Broome (1874–1876), who died young.

Descendants

Through his son George, he was the grandfather of Josephine Broome (1900–1954), who married Columba Jamison O'Gorman (1896-1980), on March 19, 1923, in New York City. They divorced and she married Roland Louis Schilling (1900-1971), on September 24, 1929, in Los Angeles, California.

Legacy and honors

* The USS ''Broome'' (DD-210) was named for him.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Broome, John Lloyd 1824 births 1898 deaths Military personnel from New York City United States Marine Corps officers Union Marines People of New York (state) in the American Civil War