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George Washington Rodgers (1787–1832)
George Washington Rodgers (February 22, 1787 – May 21, 1832) was an American naval officer. Biography George Washington Rodgers was born in Harford County, Maryland, on February 22, 1787; a brother of Commodore John Rodgers. His father was an officer in the American Revolution. He was warranted a midshipman in the U.S. Navy, April 2, 1804; was promoted lieutenant, April 24, 1810, and assigned to duty on the sloop ''Wasp'' being present at the engagement between the ''Wasp'' and the '' Frolic'', Oct. 18, 1812. He was included in the vote of thanks passed by Congress, and received a silver medal. He was married to Anna Maria, daughter of Christopher Raymond and Sarah (Alexander) Perry. He was given command of the brig ''Firefly'' in the war with Algiers in 1815 ; was commissioned master-commandant, April 27, 1816, and assigned to the command of the ship ''Peacock'' in the Mediterranean, 1816-18. He was promoted captain, March 3, 1825 ; was a member of the board of examiners, 1828 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harford County, Maryland
Harford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 260,924. Its county seat is Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland, Bel Air. Harford County is included in the Washington metropolitan area, Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA Combined Statistical Area. The county is part of the Baltimore metropolitan area, Central Maryland region of the state. History In 1608 the area was inhabited by Iroquois#Expansion, Massawomecks and Susquehannocks. The first European to see the area was John Smith (explorer), John Smith in 1608 when he traveled up the Chesapeake Bay from Jamestown, Virginia, Jamestown. In 1652, the English and Susquehannocks signed a treaty at what is now Annapolis for the area now called Harford County. Harford County was formed on March 22, 1774, from the eastern part of Baltimore County, Maryland, Baltimore County with a population of 13,000 people. On March 22, 1775, Harford Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
