Como George Washington Rodgers

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George Washington Rodgers was a notable United States naval officer from the distinguished Rodgers family of Maryland, remembered for his service along the South American station during the early 19th century. Born in Harford County, he rose through the ranks to command the US Squadron on the coast of Brazil, where his career ended abruptly with his death at Buenos Ayres in 1832. Though he has a memorial in Argentina, a cenotaph stands at Cedar Grove Cemetery in New London, Connecticut, marking his place within a lineage of officers who helped shape the early American Navy. - AsNotedIn

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Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1787/02/22 Elizabeth Reynolds Rodgers, wife of John Rodgers, gives birth to a son, George Washington Rodgers, in Cecil, Maryland, United States. Born
1832/05/11 Commodore George W Rodgers takes ill while in command of the US Squadron upon the coast of Brazil. Health
1832/05/21 Commodore George W Rodgers, commanding the US Squadron on the South American Station, dies on board the USS WARREN, lying on the Outer Roads of the Harbor of Buenos Ayres (sic). Died
1832/05/23 The remains of Commodore Rodgers are brought on shore and conveyed to the British Episcopal Church. In Memoriam Anglican Cathedral of St John the Baptist, BAires Buenos Aires
1832/05/24 Funeral for Commodore Rodgers is attended by officers and men of the squadron, inhabitants of Buenos Ayres (sic), including the Minister of War, and foreign consuls. In Memoriam Anglican Cathedral of St John the Baptist, BAires Buenos Aires
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