George Elmore Ide

Background

Ide, George Elmore was born on December 6, 1845 in Zanesville, Ohio, United States. Son of Doctor William E. and Angelina (Sullivan) Ide.

Education

Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1865.

Career

Served on various ships, including Juniata in Greenland after Polaris survivors, 1873. Brought home Virginius filibusters from Santiago, 1873. Commanded United States Ship Justin, off Santiago, in Spanish-American War, 1898.

Took United States Ship Yosemite to Guam, 1899, and surveyed harbor.

Commanded United States Ship New Orleans in Manila, 1900, thence captain navy yard, Mare Island, California, until retired as rear admiral United States Navy, September 26, 1901, after 40 years’ service. Address: New York, New New York

Achievements

• George Elmore Ide has been listed as a noteworthy naval officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served on various ships, including Juniata in Greenland after Polaris survivors, 1873.

Connections

Married Alexandra Louise Bruen, July 28, 1889.

Father:

Doctor William East. Ide

Mother:

Angelina (Sullivan) Ide

Spouse:

Alexandra Louise Bruen