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About Capt. Edward P. Lull
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_P._Lull
Edward Phelps Lull (20 February 1836 - 5 March 1887) was an officer in the United States Navy who served as the commander of the Department of Alaska from August 10, 1881 to October 18, 1881.
Lull graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1855, and served in the Navy during and after the American Civil War, reaching the rank of Captain in October 1881. He was the father of Professor Richard Swann Lull.
Appointed Acting Midshipman, US Navy, from Wisconsin, in October 1851. Graduated from US Naval Academy in June 1855. A Civil War veteran. Commanded the former Confederate ironclad CSS Tennessee after her capture at battle of Mobile. Post-war, involved in several canal surveying expeditions in Central America. Military Commander of Alaska 1879-1881. Promoted Captain 1 October 1881. Orderd to command of Pensacola Navy Yard 1 September 1886.
Commanded the USS CONSTITUTION (Old Ironsides) from 23SEP1861 to 15DEC1863.
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Capt. Edward P. Lull's Timeline
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February 20, 1836
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Windsor, Windsor County, Vermont, United States
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| 1867 |
November 6, 1867
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March 5, 1887
Age 51
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Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, United States
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Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, United States
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