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History of Vineland, (Cumberland County) New Jersey

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Biographies:

Roderick Sheldon McCook Biography

Roderick Sheldon McCook, naval officer, was born at New Lisbon, Ohio, March 10, 1839; fourth son of Dr. John and Catharine Julia (Sheldon) McCook. He was graduated from the U.S. Naval academy in 1859; was promoted lieutenant, Aug. 31, 1861; lieutenant commander, Dec. 25, 1865; and commander, Sept. 25, 1873. He served throughout the civil war and participated in the engagements on the James river; the coast operations in North Carolina; in the action at New Berne, March 14, 1862, where he commanded a battery of naval howitzers, and in beth engagements at Fort Fisher. After the war He served in lighthouse duty on the Ohio river. He was retired from active duty, Feb. 23, 1885. He died at Vineland, N.J., Feb. 13, 1886.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

New Jersey Facts:
Tree: red oak
Bird: eastern goldfinch
Flower: purple violet
Nickname: Garden State
Motto: Liberty and Prosperity
Area (sq. mi.): 7,836
Capitol: Trenton
Admitted: 18 Dec 1787

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