Background
Converse, George Albert was born on May 13, 1844 in Norwich, Vermont, United States. Son of Shubael and Luvia (Morrill) Converse.
Converse, George Albert was born on May 13, 1844 in Norwich, Vermont, United States. Son of Shubael and Luvia (Morrill) Converse.
Educated Norwich public schools, 1852-1858, Norwich U., 1858-1861. Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1865 (Bachelor of Science, Norwich U.).
Served on steam sloop Canandaigua, European squadron, 1865-1867. Promoted ensign, December, 1866. Promoted through grades to rear admiral, November 8, 1904.
In torpedo service, 1869-1872. On Asiatic Station, 1872-1874. Instructor Torpedo Station, 1874-1877.
Served in United States Ship Marion, 1877-1879, Lancaster, 1883-1884. Instructor Torpedo Station, 1885-1889. Commanding Enterprise, 1890-1891.
In Bureau of Ordnance, 1891-1892. In charge Torpedo Station, 1893-1897. Commanded United States Ship Montgomery, cruiser, N. Atlantic squadron, 1897-1899.
In bureau of Navigation, 1899-1901. Commanding battleship Illinois, 1901-1903. Chief bureau of Equipment, 1903-1904.
Chief bureau of Ordnance, March 15 to August, 1904. Chief bureau of Navigation, August, since 1904. Home: Norwich, Vt.
Served on steam sloop Canandaigua, European squadron, 1865-1867.
Married Laura Shelby Blood, December 1871.