Tag: War of 1812
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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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“Don’t Give Up The Ship”: Midshipman Courtlandt Livingston and the USS Chesapeake
On July 5, 1813, the Virginia Argus of Richmond, Virginia published a list of those killed and wounded in the battle between USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon. Among those killed was Midshipman Courtlandt Livingston. Many believed that the Chesapeake was an unlucky ship or event cursed. The Naval Act of 1794 authorized the construction…
Clermont State Historic Site 