George Washington Rodgers (February 22, 1787 – May 21, 1832) was an American naval officer.

Biography

George Washington Rodgers was born in

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, on February 22, 1787; a brother of Commodore John Rodgers. His father was an officer in the

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. He was warranted a

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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 ''

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'' 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

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'' in the war with Algiers in 1815 ; was commissioned master-commandant, April 27, 1816, and assigned to the command of the ship ''

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'' in the Mediterranean, 1816-18. He was promoted captain, March 3, 1825 ; was a member of the board of examiners, 1828–30, and was promoted commodore and commanded the Brazil squadron, 1830-32. He died in

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, May 21, 1832. {{DEFAULTSORT:Rodgers, George Washington 1787 births 1832 deaths People from Harford County, Maryland United States Navy officers People of the War of 1812 Rodgers family Perry family