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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Davis, John Lee, 1825-1889 (search)

Davis, John Lee, 1825-1889 Naval officer; born in Carlisle, Ind., Sept. 3, 1825; joined the navy in 1841; served with the Gulf blockading squadron in 1861 as executive officer of the Water Witch; and on Oct. 12 of that year took part in the action with the Confederate ram Manassas, and in that with the fleet near Pilot Town. During the remainder of the war he was active in other engagements. He was promoted rear-admiral, and retired in November, 1886. He died in Washington, March 12, 1889.

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