Background
Qualtrough, Edward Francis was born on October 30, 1850 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Gibson) Qualtrough.
Qualtrough, Edward Francis was born on October 30, 1850 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Gibson) Qualtrough.
Appointed from New York, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1871.
Promoted ensign, 1874. Master, 1876; Lieutenant, 1883. Lieutenant commander, 1899.
Commander, 1902.
Captain, July 1, 1906. Commodore, 1909.
Served in various capacities on board Macedonian, Savannah, Wabash, Wauchusett, Despatch, Marion, Trenton, Gettysburgh, Hartford, Charleston, Mohican, Terror, Chicago, 1871-1902.
Married Leila Ray, November 6, 1879.