Francis Mallory

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Dr. Francis Mallory (December 12, 1807-March 26, 1860) was an American naval officer, physician, politician, and railroad executive. December 12 is the 346th day (347th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1807 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... March 26 is the 85th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (86th in leap years). ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ... Navy is also:- shorthand for Navy Blue the nickname of the United States Naval Academy A navy is the branch of the armed forces of a nation that operates primarily on water. ... A physician is a person who practices medicine. ... A politician is an individual involved in politics. ...

He was born in Elizabeth City County, Virginia, attended Hampton Academy and was appointed midshipman in the United States Navy where he served 1822-1828. Dr, Mallory was graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia in 1831 and practiced in Norfolk, Virginia. Elizabeth City County was located at the eastern tip of the Virginia Peninsula. ... For the fishes called midshipman, see Midshipman fish In the navies of English-speaking countries, a midshipman is a low-ranking commissioned officer, usually the lowest rank. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn or UPenn, although the former is the preferred and recognized nickname of the University) is a private, nonsectarian, research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Independence Hall Philadelphia (sometimes referred to as Philly or the City of Brotherly Love) is the fifth most populous city in the United States and the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania, both in area and population. ... 1831 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Norfolk, Virginia, viewed from Portsmouth, across the Elizabeth River Norfolk is a city in the U.S. state of Virginia in the United States of America. ...

Dr. Mallory served as a Representative in the U.S. Congress, as a Delegate in the Virginia General Assembly, and as a Navy Agent in Norfolk appointed by President Millard Fillmore. The Congress of the United States is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States of America. ... The Virginia General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Virginia. ... Norfolk, Virginia, viewed from Portsmouth, across the Elizabeth River Norfolk is a city in the U.S. state of Virginia in the United States of America. ... Millard Fillmore (January 7, 1800 – March 8, 1874) was the thirteenth (1850–1853) President of the United States and the second President to succeed to the office from the Vice Presidency on the death of the predecessor. ...

For may years, he helped lobby before the State Legislature for a railroad line to Norfolk and was opposed by shipping interests from Richmond and Petersburg. In 1851, the Norfolk interests finally suceeded in obtaining a charter and financing from the Virginia Board of Public Works to form the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad (N&P). In 1853, the new railroad hired a 26-year old civil engineer and graduate of Virginia Military Institute from Southampton County by the name of William Mahone. Small-statured "Little Billy" Mahone was frugal with expenses while he built the N&P to high construction standards. Mahone is credited with the design and implementation of an innovative roadbed through the Great Dismal Swamp near Norfolk, Virginia, employed a log foundation laid at right angles beneath the surface of the swamp. Still in use today, Mahone's design withstands immense tonnages of coal traffic. He was also responsible for engineering and building the famous 52 mile-long tangent track between Suffolk and Petersburg which is a major artery of modern Norfolk Southern rail traffic. Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States of America. ... Petersburg is an independent city located in Virginia. ... The Virginia Board of Public Works was a governmental agency which oversaw and helped finance the development of Virginias internal transportation improvements during the 19th century. ... Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad map, circa 1858-1870, issued by William Mahone, President The Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad was built between Norfolk and Petersburg, Virginia and was completed by 1858. ... 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... The term civil engineer refers to an individual who practices civil engineering. ... The Virginia Military Institute (VMI), located in Lexington, Virginia, is the oldest state military college in the United States and the nations only classical state military college, meaning all VMI students are cadets. ... Southampton County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ... William Mahone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Headline text Link title The Great Dismal Swamp is located in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina in the United States on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. ... Norfolk, Virginia, viewed from Portsmouth, across the Elizabeth River Norfolk is a city in the U.S. state of Virginia in the United States of America. ... Coal is a fossil fuel extracted from the ground either by underground mining, open-pit mining or strip mining. ... In mathematics, the word tangent has two distinct, but etymologically related meanings: one in geometry, and one in trigonometry. ... Location in the state of Virginia Founded  -Incorporated 1742  {{{incorporated}}} County Independent city Mayor Bobby L. Ralph Area  - Total  - Water 1,111. ... Norfolk Southern Corporation (AAR reporting mark NS) (NYSE: NSC) is a US publicly-traded stock corporation based in Norfolk, Virginia. ...

Dr. Mallory survived the Yellow Fever Epidemic which swept through Norfolk in 1855 and killed 2,000 of its 6,000 citizens. However, construction of his new railroad was delayed for more than a year due to the many deaths and reuslting financial hardships. After the railroad was completed in 1858, he stepped down and Mahone became its new president. 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Dr. Mallory died in Norfolk on March 26, 1860, and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery there.

Francis Mallory Elementary School in Hampton, Virginia is named in his honor.