Background
Stickney, Joseph L. was born on July 12, 1848 in “The Mines,” near Marion, Kentucky, United States. Son of John Charles and Abby Anna (Clifford) Stickney.
Stickney, Joseph L. was born on July 12, 1848 in “The Mines,” near Marion, Kentucky, United States. Son of John Charles and Abby Anna (Clifford) Stickney.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1867.
Entered navy as midshipman, September 25, 1862. In Civ. War, served as midshipman aboard Marion, Franklin with Admiral Farragut, Frolic, Guard, Ohio, Congress and Nantasket. Resigned as Lieutenant, 1871.
Began as reporter, 1873.
Correspondent Chicago Tribune, Russo-Turkish War, 1877-1878. Editorial writer Philadelphia Record, 1881-1882.
Managing editor Milwaukee Sentinel, 1883-1884. Editor and proprietor Detroit Post, 1884-1885.
Foreign editor and editorial writer, New York Herald, 1887-1898.
Aide to Commodore Dewey at battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898, receiving personal mention in Commodore’s official report of that battle. Correspondent in Philippine Islands and in South Africa, 1899-1900. Home: Chicago, Illinois.
Married Edith Lucy Cooley, June 1900.