Beebe, William Sully, 1841-1898

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William Sully Beebe was born on February 14, 1841, in Ithica, N. Y. He attended West Point Academy, graduating in 1863. He immediately entered the army, with an appointment of Second Lieutenant of Ordnance. During the Civil War, he received honors on multiple occasions. He remained in the army until 1874, when he resigned his commission. After his resignation, he spent his time creating a theory that argued, in part, for a connection between the Biblical book of Genesis and the ancient peoples of the Americas. With the start of the Spanish-American War, Beebe reentered the army and died of yellow fever in Havana, Cuba, on October 12, 1898.

From the guide to the William Sully Beebe papers, 1844-1898, (Manuscripts and Archives)

William S. Beebe, a lieutenant in the United States Army, was Chief of Ordnance in the field and Assistant Chief of Ordnance at Headquarters, Department of the Gulf, in New Orleans. Commanded by Major General Nathaniel Prentiss Banks, Beebe on two separate occasions led regiments into battle during which he took prisoners. For this, Major General Banks recommended him to Andrew G. Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania.

From the description of William S. Beebe papers, 1864 Apr. 17-June 14. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 122580324

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referencedIn Porter, David D. (David Dixon), 1813-1891. David D. Porter letter, 1866 Apr. 6. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
creatorOf Beebe, William Sully, 1841-1898. William Sully Beebe papers, 1844-1898 (inclusive). Yale University Library
creatorOf Beebe, William Sully, 1841-1898. Papers. United States Military Academy, USMA Library
creatorOf Beebe, William Sully, 1841-1898. Correspondence to Daniel Garrison Brinton, 1894. University of Pennsylvania Library
referencedIn American Philosophical Society Archives. Record Group IIi, 1897 American Philosophical Society
creatorOf Beebe, William. William Beebe bill, 1855. Connecticut Historical Society
creatorOf William Sully Beebe papers, 1844-1898 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
creatorOf Beebe, William,. General plan of the Victorian Gold Jubilee Exhibition, Bendigo [manuscript]. Libraries Australia
referencedIn Oysterponds Historical Society (Orient, N.Y.). Scrapbook collection, 1820-1956. Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library
creatorOf Rust, Horatio Nelson, 1828-1906. Letter to Major William S. Beebe, 1891, February 13. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
creatorOf Beebe, William Sully, 1841-1898,. The sacred book. Newberry Library
creatorOf Beebe, William S. William S. Beebe papers, 1864 Apr. 17-June 14. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
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Central America
South America
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Barbour, Lucius
Bible
Indians
Indians of Central America
Indians of Mexico
Maya language
Mixtec Indians
Painters
Quechua Indians
Red River Expedition, 1864
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Birth 1841-02-14

Death 1898-10-12

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