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Terry (SILAS WRIGHT an American naval)

SILAS WRIGHT, an American naval officer; born in Kentucky, Dec. 28, 1842; was appointed to the navy in 1858. At the outbreak of the Civil War he was assigned to the "Dale" in the Atlantic Coast Blockading Squadron, in which he served till 1863, when he was transferred to the "Black Hawk," of the Mississippi Squadron. Soon afterward he was placed in command of the transport "Benefit" to carry dispatches and supplies to Admiral Porter; and for gallant service in the execution of this commission he was advanced five numbers and appointed to the staff of Admiral Porter, under whom he served till the close of the war. Afterward he cruised on the "Ticonderoga" in European waters; was executive officer on the flagships "Severn" and "Worcester"; inspector of the Maryland Lighthouse District; and commanded the "Marion," attached to the South Atlantic Squadron.

In 1887 he went to Washington, D. C., where he was engaged on board duty till 1892. He was promoted captain in 1893, and during the American-Spanish War commanded the receiving ship "Franklin" at Norfolk. He was made commander of the navy yard at Washington, D. TERTIARY C., March 24, 1900; and on March 29, following, was promoted rear-admiral.