Andrew Hull Foote (1806-63) was an American naval officer who was noted for his service in the American Civil War and also for his contributions to several naval reforms in the years prior to the war. When the war came, he was appointed to command of the Western Gunboat Flotilla, predecessor of the Mississippi River Squadron.
He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, died in New York City, and was taken home form buriWikipedia
Born: September 12, 1806, New Haven, CT
Died: June 26, 1863 (age 56 years), New York, NY
Education: United States Military Academy, Cheshire Academy
Place of burial: Grove St Cemetery, New Haven, CT
Parents: Samuel Augustus Foot
Rank: Rear admiral
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