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Caspar Crowninshield
Caspar Crowninshield (October 23, 1837 – January 10, 1897) was a volunteer officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Early life and education.
Caspar Crowninshield was born into one of Boston's elite families. The Crowninshields were known for their wealth and success in shipbuilding and maritime trade. Members of the family also held significant political positions. Caspar's grandfather, Benjamin Crowninshield had served as Secretary of the Navy under Presidents James Madison and James Monroe.
Crowninshield entered Harvard College
souls is named Absalom Crowninshield, who is reputed to have been a buccaneer.
Tree.
The simplified family tree through the 18th century:
Notable members.
- Charles Francis Adams III (1866–1954)
- Antonia Crowninshield (1915–2005)
- Arent Schuyler Crowninshield (1843–1908)
- Benjamin Crowninshield Bradlee (1921–2014)
- Benjamin Williams Crowninshield (1772–1851)
- Benjamin W. Crowninshield (1837–1892)
- Bowdoin B. Crowninshield (1867–1948)
- Caspar F. Crowninshield (1837–1897)
- Frank