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Newman Family Naval Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-051

Abstract

This is a collection of naval papers of William D. Newman (ca. 1800-1844) and his sons, L. Howard Newman (1833-1866) and William Bogert Newman (1834-1912), U.S. Navy officers, including correspondence, orders, regulations, reports, complaints and requests, and other official paper work typical to ships' officers. Includes 18 photos of William Bogert Newman and fellow officers and one abstract log. Vessels represented include the frigate PRESIDENT, frigate CONGRESS, ship INDEPENDENCE, and gunboat NYACK.

Dates

  • Creation: 1814 - 1898

Restrictions on Access

Available for use in the Manuscripts Division

Restrictions on Use

Various copying restrictions apply. Guidelines are available from the Manuscripts Division.

Biography of the Newman Family

The Newman family considered here consisted of a father and two sons, William D. Newman, L. Howard Newman, and William Bogert Newman. All three men seemed to have had distinguished if not historically important careers with the Navy. They commanded several vessels and the papers indicate that each one served beside several well known officers.

Extent

1 box(es) (5 volumes; 125 pieces)

Language of Materials

English

Index to Personal Names

NOTE: The fraction(s) indicate the Box and Folder numbers where that particular reference can be found. For example, the researcher will find information about W.A.H. Allen, in Box 1, Folder 4 of the collection.
Allen, W.A.H. 1/4
Arms, Trant H. 1/4
Babbitt, Charles W. 1/2
Badger, George E. 1/2
Bowers, Samuel 1/2
Boyd, William T. 1/4
Brice, W.A. 1/4
Brinsmaid, George E. 1/2
Brown, Charles F. 1/4
Brown, Frederick 1/4
Brownlee, Dr. 1/2
Cambias, George R. 1/4
Clarry, A.G. 1/4
Coffin, G.W. 1/4
Connor, Thomas 1/4
Cooper, Benjamin 1/2
Demoranzelle, Daniel D. 1/2
Emmons, George S. 1/4
Fiddes, Hugh E. 1/2
Flaherty, W.J. 1/5
Green, J.F. 1/4
Gregory, Capt. F.H. 1/2
Hall, George W. 1/4
Harrison, Capt. N.B. 1/4
Heaton, George 1/2
Heiss, William H. 1/4
Higgins, James 1/4
Hooker, Edward 1/4
Hughes, A.K. 1/4
Inglis, William 1/2
Kellogg, Mortimer 1/4
Lamdin, W.J. 1/4
Latch, E.B. 1/4
Lee, Rear Admiral S.P. 1/4
Losu, William 1/2
Lyton, Samuel 1/2
Mason, J.Y. 1/2
Mayo, W.K. 1/4
McGlenser, John F. 1/5
McGraw, William 1/2
Middleton, Edward 1/4
Miller, Charles H. 1/2
Moser, Jeff F. 1/5
Murphy, John 1/4
Norton, C.S. 1/4
Oribe, General 1/2
Pendergrast, G.J. 1/2
Pottinger, Thomas B. 1/4
Powell, Augustus 1/4
Ridgely, W.G. 1/2
Robeson, George M. 1/4
Rush, M.S. 1/5
Sands, Joshua 1/2
Sawyers, J.H. 1/4
Simonds, Lt. 1/2
Sinclair, Manuel 1/4
Smith, Charles 1/4
Stevens, E.A. 1/2
Steward, Charles 1/2
Stoddard, E.M. 1/4
Stringham, Silas H. 1/2
Stuckey, Robert 1/2
Thomas, William 1/4
Tower, George E. 1/4
Tozier, Jeremiah 1/2
Turner, Daniel 1/2
Upshaw, A.P. 1/2
Voorhees, P.F. 1/2
Wall, Olin M. 1/5
Watkins, George R. 1/5
Wells, Charles 1/2
Wetmore, W.C. 1/2
Whittaker, James W. 1/4

Index to Vessel Names

NOTE: The fraction(s) indicate the Box and Folder numbers where that particular reference can be found. For example, the researcher will find information about the steamer AJAX in Box 1, Folder 4 of the collection.
AJAX (Steamer) 1/4
BAINBRIDGE (Brig) 1/2
COLUMBIA (Ship) 1/2
CONGRESS (Ship) 1/2
CONGRESS (Steamer) 1/4
KANSAS (Ship) 1/4
LANCASTER (Ship) 1/2
LEXINGTON (Ship) 1/2
MANHATTAN 1/4
NORTH CAROLINA (Ship) 1/2
OSSIPEE (Steamer) 1/5
PAWNEE 1/4
PILGRIM (Steamer) 1/4, 1/5
PIONEER (Brig) 1/2
PORPOISE (Brig) 1/2
POTOMAC (Ship) 1/4
RALEIGH (Ship) 1/4, 1/5
RARITAN (Ship) 1/2
RESOLUTE (Steamer) 1/4
ROSALBA (Bark) 1/2
SEVERN (Ship) 1/4
SUSQUEHANNA (Ship) 1/2
TERROR (Steamer) 1/4
TRUXTON (Brig) 1/2
TUSCARORA (Steamer) 1/4
UNITED STATES (Ship) 1/2
WARREN (Ship) 1/2
WYANDOTTE 1/4
Title
Newman Family Naval Papers (Coll. 51)
Status
Completed
Subtitle
An Inventory of the Collection at the G. W. Blunt White Library, Mystic Seaport
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
G. W. Blunt White Library
Mystic Seaport Museum, Inc.
112 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic CT 06355 United States
860.572.5367