EBENEZER D. DENNY, PASSED MIDN, USN
Ebenezer should not be included in Memorial Hall for the reason listed at the bottom of this page. However, this entry remains so we do not lose his memory or the knowledge of his life and service.
Ebenezer Denny '47
Loss
Ebenezer died of typhoid fever on February 2, 1853 in Sonora, California. He was 30 years old and was not married, according to his death certificate.
Other Information
His parents were William Henry and Sophia. In 1844, Ebenezer’s father wrote to his uncle William Wilkins, Secretary of War, requesting a passport.
He was born in Pittsburgh and appointed to the Naval Academy from Pennsylvania. He is apparently buried in California, though it's unknown where.
Career
From the Naval History and Heritage Command:
Midshipman, 17 September, 1841. Passed Midshipman, 10 August, 1847. Died 2 February, 1853.
Memorial Hall Error
Illness is not a criteria for inclusion in Memorial Hall.