CSN Huger, Thomas Bee

Thomas Bee Huger:​

Born: July 12, 1820

Birthplace: Charleston South Carolina
Father: Dr. Benjamin Huger 1793 – 1874
(Buried: Magnolia Cemetery Charleston South Carolina)
Mother: Jane Templar Bee 1790 – 1820
(Buried: Woodstock Cemetery Goose Creek South Carolina)

Wife: Marianne M. Meade 1823 – 1857
(Buried: Magnolia Cemetery Charleston South Carolina)

Children:
John Chapman Huger Sr. 1848 – 1880
(Buried: Magnolia Cemetery Charleston South Carolina)
Marianne Meade Huger Piroleau 1858 – 1930
(Buried: Magnolia Cemetery Charleston South Carolina)

Occupation before War:
1835: Joined the United States Navy as midshipman
Served in the Mediterranean and Home Squadrons
1861: Resigned as Lt. in the United States Navy on January 11th

Civil War Career:
1861 – 1862: 1st Lt. in Confederate States Navy
1861: Commander of South end of battery on Morris Island S.C.
1861 – 1862: Commander of C.S.S. McRae at New Orleans Station
1862: Mortally Wounded during Battle of Forts Jackson & St. Phillip


Died: May 11, 1862
Place of Death: New Orleans Louisiana
Age at time of Death: 41 years old
Burial Place: Magnolia Cemetery Charleston South Carolina

 

[Pollaco]

I am a bit confused about that date of May 11, 1862 as the date of Huger's death. According to the reference that I'm reading, Huger died the day after his wounding.If the engagement and wounding was on April 24, 1862, wouldn't that make April 25th as the actual date?

 

[ErnieMac]

His wife, Marianne Meade Huger was the sister of Federal MG George G. Meade.

 

[Pollaco]

This gentleman had a most interesting family tree. In addition to being the nephew of a one time governor (Hamilton) he was first cousin to several Confederate Generals. His mother and the father of the Bee brothers (both C.S.A. Generals) were brother and sister.