Background
Vogelgesang, Carl Theodore was born on January 11, 1869 in N. Branch, Calaveras County, California, United States. Son of Henry John and Anna (Vennigerholz) Vogelgesang.
Vogelgesang, Carl Theodore was born on January 11, 1869 in N. Branch, Calaveras County, California, United States. Son of Henry John and Anna (Vennigerholz) Vogelgesang.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1890.
Ensign, July 1, 1892. Lieutenant Junior grade, March 3, 1899. Promoted through grades to rear admiral, October 15, 1922.
Served on Bancroft, Spanish-American War, 1898.
Married Zenaide Stevens Shepard, December 27, 1899. Children: Shepard, Zenaide.