Gideon Welles (July 1, 1802 – February 11, 1878) was the United States Secretary of the Navy during the presidencies of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. He served from March 7, 1861 until March 4, 1869. He was from Glastonbury, Connecticut. He was also the great grandfather of director, actor and screenwriter Orson Welles.
Gideon Welles | |
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| 24th United States Secretary of the Navy | |
| In office March 7, 1861 – March 4, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | Isaac Toucey |
| Succeeded by | Adolph E. Borie |
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| Born | July 1, 1802 Glastonbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | February 11, 1878 (aged 75) Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democrat, Republican |
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