Walker, John Grimes, 1835-1907

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Walker, John G. (John Grimes), 1835-1907.

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John Grimes Walker

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Walker, John A., 1837-1907.

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Walker was an instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy; secretary, then chairman of the Lighthouse Board; served as Chief of the Navigation Board; was a member of the Nicaragua Canal Commission; and president of the Isthmian Canal Commission.

From the description of The Admiral John G. Walker collection of family papers. 1865-1907. (Wichita State University). WorldCat record id: 32915790

John Grimes Walker was an American naval officer who helped lead the siege of Vicksburg during the Civil War, and later was U.S. Navy Commanding Officer in the Pacific; he retired with the rank of Rear Admiral.

From the description of Correspondence, 1894-1895. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 81360148 From the guide to the Correspondence, 1894-1895., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

American naval officer.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, to Captain H.H. Doty, 1876 Apr. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270586330

Naval officer.

From the description of John Grimes Walker papers, 1873-1903 (bulk 1885-1894). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78518652

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1835, Mar. 20 Born, Hillsboro, N. H. 1856 Graduated, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. 1857 Duty in USS Falmouth, South American Squadron 1859 Instructor, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. 1861 Duty in USS Winona, West Gulf Squadron 1862 Commanded USS Baron de Kalb, Mississippi Squadron 1865 Commanded USS Shawmut, Atlantic Coast Blockade 1866 Married Rebecca White Pickering 1866 1869 Assistant to the superintendent, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. 1869 Commanded USS Sabine 1873 1878 Secretary, United States Light-House Board 1879 1881 On leave from the navy Secretary, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Co. 1881 1889 Chief, Bureau of Navigation 1889 Appointed acting rear admiral Commander in chief, Squadron of Evolution 1892 Commanded South American Station 1893 Commanded North American Station 1894 Commanded North Pacific Station 1899 President, Isthmian Canal Commission 1902 Published Isthmian Canal; Statement of Rear-Admiral J. G. Walker Before the Committee on Interoceanic Canals, United States Senate. Washington, D.C.: Govt. Printing Office 1907, Sept. 15 Died, Ogunquit, Maine From the guide to the John Grimes Walker Papers, 1873-1903, (bulk 1885-1894), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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