170 HEREDITY AND DEVELOPMENT OF NAVAL OFFICERS. 



X 17, Montgomery Meigs (born 1847), an engineer of note. X 18, Louisa Meigs (born 1854). 

 X 19, Archibald Forbes, a noted English war correspondent. Children's children of Propositus: 

 X 20, Frederick Rodgers (born 1842), was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in 

 1857 and served with the blockading squadron during the Civil War. He had command of the 

 Puritan during the Spanish-American war and was promoted rear admiral 1899. X 21, John 

 Augustus Rodgers (born 1848), was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in 1863 

 and saw active service during the Civil War. In 1897-1898, as executive officer of the Indiana, 

 he took part in the destruction of Cervera's fleet and was advanced five numbers in rank for 

 "eminent and conspicuous service," being made rear admiral in 1898. X 23, Jane Rodgers. 

 X 24, John F. Meigs. X 25, Perry Belmont (born 1851), member of Congress, envoy extraor- 

 dinary and minister plenipotentiary to Spain; a major inspector general in the United States 

 Volunteers; a capitalist of New York City. X 26, August Belmont (born 1853), a capitalist and 

 financier. X 27, Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont (1858-1908), was educated at the United States 

 Naval Academy and served in the navy two years; later a banker and politician. X 28, Freder- 

 icka Belmont, born 1854. X 29, Samuel Howland. X 30, Raymond Belmont (1866-1887). X 

 31, Jane Perry Belmont (1856-1875). 



XI 1, John Taylor, a captain, United States army. XI 2, Mongtomery Meigs Taylor, 

 a lieutenant, United States navy. Children's children's children of Propositus: XI 3, John 

 Rodgers, a lieutenant, United States navy. 



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