Hayden, Edward Everett, 1858-1932

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Birth 1858-04-14
Death 1932-11-17

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U.S. naval officer and scientist.

From the description of Edward Everett Hayden family papers, 1817-1963 (bulk 1879-1932). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83826707

From the description of Papers, 1817-1965 (bulk 1879-1932). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 31605228

Biographical Note

1858, Apr. 14 Born, Boston, Mass. 1875 Appointed cadet midshipman, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. 1879 Graduated fourth in class, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. Assigned to the Kearsarge (screw sloop-of-war) 1881 Assigned to the New Hampshire (ship) 1882 Married Kate Reynolds 1883 Special duty with the Smithsonian Institution and United States Geological Survey; suffered a severe fall while mountain climbing in Oregon, resulting in amputation of left leg. 1884 Sent to Harvard College Observatory, Cambridge, Mass. 1885 Retired from active service due to physical disability 1885 1886 Assistant geologist, United States Geological Survey, Washington, D.C. 1887 1893 Marine meteorologist and editor of pilot charts, United States Hydrographic Office, Washington, D.C. 1895 1897 Secretary, National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C. 1898 Sent to United States Naval Observatory, Mare Island, Calif. 1899 Assigned to United States Hydrographic Office, Manila, Philippine Islands 1900 Assigned to Office of Naval Intelligence, Washington, D.C. 1901 Restored to active list, commissioned a lieutenant, then promoted to lieutenant commander 1902 1910 In charge of chronometers and time service, United States Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C. 1905 Participated in United States Eclipse Expedition in Spain 1910 Promoted to captain 1910 1915 Commandant, United States Naval Station and Seventh Naval District, Key West, Fla. 1911 1912 Assigned to United States Naval Home, Philadelphia, Pa. 1912 Commanded Cuban Longitude Party 1915 1921 Court-martial duty, Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Va. 1921 Retired with rank of rear admiral Returned to Washington, D.C., but traveled frequently, especially in Europe 1932, Nov. 17 Died, Baltimore, Md.

From the guide to the Edward Everett Hayden Family Papers, 1817-1963, (bulk 1879-1932), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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  • Hurricanes
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  • Meteorology
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  • Florida--Key West (as recorded)
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  • Florida--Key West (as recorded)
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  • Massachusetts--Boston (as recorded)
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  • New York (State)--West Point (as recorded)
  • China (as recorded)

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