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Charles Goodwin Ridgely: Early American Naval Hero

On December 1, 1822, Charles Goodwin Ridgely married Cornelia Louisiana Livingston in Clermont. Cornelia was the daughter of Margaret Maria Livingston, Chancellor Robert R. Livingston’s granddaughter. This meant that she was one of the most sought-after women in the young country. Marrying into the Livingston family was akin to marrying royalty. So, who was this…
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