Whittemore-Low family papers, 1729-1955, bulk 1840-1939.

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Whittemore-Low family papers, 1729-1955, bulk 1840-1939.

The papers of the Whittemore, Low, Peck, Parmelee, and Bonticou, families, primarily of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The collection concerns the families' military service, genealogy, travel, and social activities.

7.5 linear feet.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8145161

William L. Clements Library

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Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870

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David Glasgow Farragut (also spelled Glascoe; July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral in the United States Navy. He is remembered for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay usually paraphrased as "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" in U.S. Navy tradition. Born near Knoxville, Tennessee, Farragut was fostered by naval officer David Porter after the death of his mother...

Whittemore, William Meynell

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William Whittemore was a laborer in 1870 on a farm owned by William W. Bragg in Errol, New Hampshire. His diaries, one for 1870 and one for 1875, record his work on the farm and work as a trapper along the Magaloway River in Lincoln Township, Oxford County, Maine. From the description of Diaries, 1870-1876. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 56604061 ...

Hubbard, Thomas.

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Whittemore family.

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Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888

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Low, William Whittemore, ca. 1869-1916.

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Low, William Whittemore, 1823-1877.

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Low, Evelina Peck, 1834-1898.

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Portsmouth (Sloop of war)

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The Portsmouth was under Commander John B. Montgomery and sailed chiefly on the coasts of Mexico and California. From the description of Logbooks of the Portsmouth, 1844-1847. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 214990328 U.S. naval vessel launched at the Portsmouth, N.H., navy yard in 1843 and commissioned in 1844; wooden sloop of war; 1,022 tons; struck from the navy list in 1915 and subsequently sold. From the description of Logbook, 1850...

Low, Theodore, 1870-1939.

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Low, Grace Bonticou, b. ca. 1865.

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United States Military Academy

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West Point, N.Y., was originally utilized as a strategic defense location during the American Revolution. West Point is geographically located on a 100 ft. plateau overlooking the Hudson River. After the American victory Congress created a Corps of Invalids (veterans) that were transferred to West Point for the purpose of instructing candidates for commission. In 1802 Congress legally established the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Academy produced many leaders of American forc...