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Preferred Citation

Gabriel Galt Williamson collection, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Dectora Coe Jeffers

Biographical / Historical

Gabriel Galt Williamson was born in Richmond, Virginia on October 28, 1803. He became a midshipman on June 2, 1824 and lieutenant in 1834. He died of a fever on October 16, 1859.

Content Description

The collection contains a log book, correspondence and biographical materials documenting the life of midshipman Gabriel Galt Williamson. Williamson served on the U.S.S. North Carolina, flagship of commodore John Rodgers in the Mediterranean. Biographical information including a timeline outlining the life of Williamson is also included in the collection.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Florida--History--19th century
• Mediterranean Sea
• United States. Navy
• United States. Navy--History--19th century