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Born near Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Moved to Williamson county, TN
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Graduated from Harpeth Academy
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Navy Voyages
From 1825- 1843 Maury made his first three extended voyages to Europe, around the world, and to the Pacific coast of South America -
Married Ann Hull Herndon
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Appointed superintendent of the Depot of Charts and Instruments of the Navy Department
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Joined the Confederate Navy
In April of 1861, Maury resigned from the United States Navy. Several days later, he accepted a position in the Confederate Navy -
Maury's Job In the Confederate Navy
Because of his international ties, Maury was sent to England as a spokesperson for the Confederacy. He was successful in obtaining war vessels for the South -
Maury Returns to the US
In 1868 Maury returned to Lexington Virginia, and became a professor of Meteorology at Virginia Military Institute. -
Maury passed away
Maury passed away, and was temporarily laid to rest in Lexington. He was later moved to Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond
