Benjamin F. Tracy
Benjamin Franklin Tracy (April 26, 1830 – August 6, 1915) was a United States political figure who served as Secretary of the Navy from 1889 through 1893, during the administration of U.S. President Benjamin Harrison.
Benjamin Tracy | |
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| 32nd United States Secretary of the Navy | |
| In office March 6, 1889 – March 4, 1893 | |
| President | Benjamin Harrison |
| Preceded by | William Whitney |
| Succeeded by | Hilary A. Herbert |
| United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York | |
| In office 1866–1877 | |
| President | Andrew Johnson Ulysses S. Grant |
| Preceded by | Benjamin D. Silliman |
| Succeeded by | Asa W. Tenney |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the Tioga County district | |
| In office January 1, 1862 – December 31, 1862 | |
| Preceded by | Cero Barber |
| Succeeded by | Nathaniel Davis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Benjamin Franklin Tracy April 26, 1830 Apalachin, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 6, 1915 (aged 85) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States • Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army • Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Commands | 109th New York Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War • Battle of the Wilderness |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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