Benjamin F. Tracy
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Benjamin Franklin Tracy (April 26, 1830 – August 6, 1915) was a United States political figure who served as Secretary of the Navy from 1889 through 1893, during the administration of U.S. President Benjamin Harrison.[1][2]
Quick Facts 32nd United States Secretary of the Navy, President ...
Benjamin Tracy | |
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32nd United States Secretary of the Navy | |
In office March 6, 1889 – March 4, 1893 | |
President | Benjamin Harrison |
Preceded by | William Whitney |
Succeeded by | Hilary A. Herbert |
United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York | |
In office 1866–1877 | |
President | Andrew Johnson Ulysses S. Grant |
Preceded by | Benjamin D. Silliman |
Succeeded by | Asa W. Tenney |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the Tioga County district | |
In office January 1, 1862 – December 31, 1862 | |
Preceded by | Cero Barber |
Succeeded by | Nathaniel Davis |
Personal details | |
Born | Benjamin Franklin Tracy (1830-04-26)April 26, 1830 Apalachin, New York, U.S. |
Died | August 6, 1915(1915-08-06) (aged 85) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States • Union |
Branch/service | United States Army • Union Army |
Years of service | 1862–1865 |
Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
Commands | 109th New York Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War • Battle of the Wilderness |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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