Melancton Smith (1810–1893)

Melancton Smith
Born(1810-05-24)May 24, 1810
New York City, New York
DiedJuly 19, 1893(1893-07-19) (aged 83)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
BranchUnited States Navy
Union Navy
Years of service1826–1871
Rank Rear admiral
CommandsUSS Massachusetts
USS Wabash
Battles / warsSeminole Wars
American Civil War
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Melancton Smith (May 24, 1810 July 19, 1893) was a United States Navy officer who served during the Seminole Wars and the American Civil War.