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Steedman, Charles 1811-1890
Naval officer; born in Charleston, S. C., Sept. 24, 1811; entered the navy in 1828; and served on the coast of Mexico during the war against that country.
He was in command of the Dolphin in the Paraguay expedition in 1859-60; performed excellent service as commodore on the Southern coasts in 1861-62; and commanded the Ticonderoga in both attacks on Fort Fisher.
In 1866 he was in command of the European Squadron, and in 1870 of the navy-yard at Boston.
In 1871 he was promoted rear-admiral, and in 1873 was retired.
He died in Washington, D. C., Nov. 13, 1890.