Young family cemetery find a grave greenbush in preble county cemetery records. Taking command of the brig uss argus 18 in 1803, hull joined commodore edward preble s squadron which was operating against tripoli. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. In tribute to his successful attack on the city of tripoli during the fall of 1804, congress commissioned this medal honoring navy commodore edward preble. His greatgrandfather was abraham preble, having settled in scituate, massachusetts, about 1636. Family researching in preble county, ohio genealogy trails. Captain thomas macdonough was naval officer during the war of 1812 who. The patch is closely patterned after the supposed preble family coat of arms. The preble county commissioners meet every monday and wednesday except for holidays at 9. In 18034 he commanded the american squadron in the mediterranean fighting the barbary states. Below the image reads, the american squadron under commodore preble consisting of the constitution of 44 guns 2 brigs 3schooners 2 bombs and 6 gun boats attacking the city and harbour of tripoli.
Historical records and family trees related to william preble. She was laid down on 22 june 2000, launched on 1 june 2001 and commissioned at the world trade center in boston, massachusetts on 9 november 2002. It was named after commodore edward preble, of the u. Search 466 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. The legacy of preble s boys and the tripoli campaign by chipp reid. Nov 2, 2012 edward preble 17611807, a portland native who went to sea at 16, is known as the father of the u.
Edward deering preble 18061846 was the only child of commodore edward preble and his wife, mary deering preble. Macdonough later saw service in the first barbary war where he served under commodore edward preble. Preble message boards and surname websites includes alternate spellings. This edward of old ironsides fame was born in 1761. Commodore edward preble is the forgotten father of the american navy, his influence being far greater than that of john paul jones. Navy, who had acquired fame two years before in the tripolitan war and had acquired honor in the revolutionary war. Percent photographed riner cemetery find a grave harrison in preble county cemetery records. Navy ship named in honor of commodore edward preble. Uss preble ddg88 is an arleigh burkeclass destroyer in the united states navy.
Commodore edward preble 17611807, who commanded the american fleet during the barbary wars in the mediterranean, was awarded a congressional gold medal by an 1805 resolution of the united states congress, in honor of his skill and bravery onboard the u. Preble county, ohio, friends church cemetery, gratis township family history library riner burial ground find a grave. Preble county room genealogy preble county district library. Brigadier general, served during the frenchindian war, held various offices after the revolution for early america, and fathered edward preble, commodore. In the american revolution he ran away from home to serve on a privateer, entered 1779 the massachusetts state marine as a midshipman, and saw service aboard the protector, which was captured in 1781. During action captain stephen decatur led a boarding party which captured three pirate craft. Commodore edward preble 17611807, american naval hero and namesake of preble, new york and six uss preble ships. We connect the present to the past through the use of books and other media of genealogical and historical interest. William preble historical records and family trees myheritage. Newyork historical society commodore edward preble naval medal. Edward preble 15 august 1761 25 august 1807 was a united states naval officer who. This is the beginning of a website for all available information on prebles and the preble name. From a large family, he followed an older brother into the service and obtained a midshipmans warrant during the final months of the quasiwar with france. His mother, mehitable bangs roberts, was the second wife of general preble.
This web site is predominantly dedicated to genealogy and our family history. He served during the revolutionary war and later became the commanding officer of the uss constitution. The fifth child was captain enoch preble, born july 2, 1763, a renowned portland sea captain, who in turn was the father of captain george henry preble, a naval hero of the civil war, afterward promoted to rearadmiral, and author of the preble genealogy, a history of the american flag and other notable historical works. The strict naval blockade of tripoli, instituted by preble, soon proved disastrous for the philadelphia. Descendants of commodore edward preble by lynne jones january 17, 2003 at 04. A genealogical sketch of the first three generations of prebles in america.
Where the scroll on the ships patch has dlg 15, the number of the ship, the coat of arms has the date it was granted to george preble october 20, 1585. Preble, edward article about preble, edward by the free. As winthrop came back around to make another pass, winthrops captain, george little, asked preble if he wanted more men. Born at falmouth, maine, edward preble was the fourth child and third son of general jedidiah preble, an officer of the revolution.
Infant daughter of edward deering preble and sophia wattles preble and granddaughter of commodore edward preble and mary deering preble. Journal of captain edward preble naval history and heritage. Preble county was formed in 1808 from parts of montgomery and butler counties. European history genealogy inventions latin american history. Navy ship named for commodore edward preble 17611807.
George henry preble february 25, 1816 march 1, 1885 was an american naval officer and writer, notable for his history of the flag of the united states and for taking the first photograph of the fort mchenry flag that inspired the u. Edward was educated at dummer academy, newbury, massachusetts. Edward preble united states naval commander britannica. Full text of commodore james biddle and his sketch book. Two years later, he was appointed a midshipman on the frigate protector and fought two engagements before being captured in 1781. A native of delaware, thomas macdonough became a noted officer in the us navy during the early part of the 19th century. Commodore preble and the birth of american sea power fletcher pratt on. George henry preble 18161885, american naval officer, who rose to the rank of commodore, best known for taking the first photograph of the fort mchenry flag that inspired the starspangled banner. Formed from from portions of butler county and montgomery county, the county was named for edward preble, a naval officer who fought in. Commodore edward preble left assumed command of the u. Ohio genealogy express preble county, ohio 1810 tax list. Journal of captain edward preble united states navy. Edward preble, son of brigadier jedediah preble, was born at falmouth now portland, maine on august 15, 1761 and began his career at the age of sixteen when he ran away to sea on a privateer.
This pitcher commemorates commodore edward preble s role in the battle of tripoli. Genealogy for commodore edward preble 1761 1807 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Two years later, he was appointed a midshipman on the frigate. There it joined commodore edward preble s squad ron. As captain of the frigate essex, he provided valuable service in protecting u.
The reverse side shows the battle, and reads, commodore prebles squadron attacking the city of tripoli aug 3 1804. May 31, 1801 commodore edward preble traveled to messina, sicily to the court of king francis. Research preble in the surnames forums on genealogy. Another great feature on this italian genealogy web site. The mission of the preble county room is to provide genealogical and historical resources and various related services to our patrons.
Preble message boards and surname websites includes alternate spellings gary a. Edward preble 15 august 1761 25 august 1807 was a united states naval officer who served with great distinction during the 1st barbary war, leading american attacks on the city of tripoli and forming the officer corps that would later lead the u. Edward deering preble 18061846 find a grave memorial. While reading a book about frigates and us naval history a family member came across commodore edward preble. Promoted to master commandant the following year, he remained in the mediterranean. Reprint edition of pratts unique collection of sketches of virtually all of the foremost figures in the early american navy whose contributions created that force. Genealogy profile for edward preble little edward preble little 1791 1875 genealogy genealogy for edward preble little 1791 1875 family tree on geni, with over 190 million profiles of. Sep 10, 2011 the preble name the preble coat of arms. Daniel pring, who commenced his own building program at ile aux noix. Hi elleni can see why you might connect your maryb. The son of provincial military officer, merchant, and political leader jedidiah preble and of mehetable bangs roberts, edward preble received his early education in his native falmouth and.
Places of interest including historical and genealogical societies preble massacre, june 19, 1758. Commodore edward preble preble family and genealogy. Commodore edward preble as commander of the mediterranean squadron in. He and his wife, sophia wattles, who were married in 1833, had 4 children. Nationwide environmental title research preble county, ohio genealogy source. Jedediah preble 17071784 wikitree free family tree. Edward preble 15 august 1761 25 august 1807 was a united states naval officer who served with great distinction during the 1st barbary war, leading american attacks on. Tripoli in 1804 while serving under the famous commodore edward preble. Places of interest including historical and genealogical societies preble massacre june 9, 1758. Preble county is named for edward preble, a naval officer who fought in the american revolutionary war and against the barbary pirates. Edward preble prebl, 17611807, american naval officer, b.
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