George Washington Rodgers (1787–1832)

George Washington Rodgers
Born22 February 1787 Edit this on Wikidata
Died21 May 1832 Edit this on Wikidata (aged 45)
ChildrenGeorge Washington Rodgers Edit this on Wikidata
Parent(s)
  • Commodore John Rodgers, USN Edit this on Wikidata
FamilyJohn Rodgers Edit this on Wikidata

George Washington Rodgers, naval officer, was born in Harford County, Md., Feb. 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, 1828–30, and was promoted commodore and commanded the Brazil squadron, 1830-32. He died in Buenos Aires, May 21, 1832.

Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: The Biographical Dictionary of America. Vol. 9. 1906.