| Birth: | Apr. 22, 1792
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania, USA | | Death: | Mar. 22, 1862 | 
United States Naval Officer. Rising to Commodore, he was court martialed six times during his lengthy naval career, believed to result from anti-semitism. He is credited with having purchased and restored Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, and with his efforts to abolish flogging as punishment in the United States Navy.
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Parents:
Michael Levy (1755 - 1812)
Rachel Phillips Levy (1769 - 1839)
Search Amazon for Uriah Levy | | | Burial:
Beth Olom Cemetery
Queens
Queens County
New York, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Sep 03, 2000
Find A Grave Memorial# 12160 |
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Sir, thank you for being the man who is credited with having purchased and restored Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson and serving in the United States Navy, happy birthday!
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MFPS
Added: Apr. 22, 2013 |
Sir, thank you for being the man who is credited with having purchased and restored Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson and serving in the United States Navy, may you rest in peace!
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MFPS
Added: Mar. 22, 2013 |
With gratitude and thanksgiving for your stewardship in service to your nation, military and fellow man. Your legacy lives being called ~ one of blessings.
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Iris & Cliff
Added: Mar. 22, 2013 |
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