Background
Rodgers, Christopher Raymond Perry was born on November 14, 1819 in Brooklyn. Son of George Washington and Ann (Perry) Rodgers.
naval officer educational administrator
Rodgers, Christopher Raymond Perry was born on November 14, 1819 in Brooklyn. Son of George Washington and Ann (Perry) Rodgers.
Captain, 1866, commodore, 1870. Chief bureau of Yards and Decks, 1871-1874. President United States Naval Institute, 1875-1878, 82-83.
President International Meridian Conference
Married Jane Slidell, July 7, 1845, 5 children.