Edward Stanley Kellogg
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Edward Stanley Kellogg was a United States Navy
Captain who served as the 16th Governor of American Samoa. Kellogg graduated from the United States Naval Academy
in 1892, and joined the Naval Engineer Corps. He served as an assistant engineer on numerous ships, and participated in the Spanish–American War. He retired in 1920, and became governor three years later, making him only one of two Naval Governors of American Samoa to hold the office following retirement from the service. As Governor, Kellogg asserted the authority of the United States
over the tribal chiefs of the islands. He removed the title of Tu'i Manu'a Elisala from Chris Young, claiming it implied king-like authority over the people of American Samoa. He also removed Chief Tui Manu'a
from power, resulting in widespread protest among the islands' people. Kellogg died at the National Naval Medical Center
in Maryland
and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery
.
. He died on January 8, 1948 at the National Naval Medical Center
in Bethesda, Maryland
. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery
on January 12, 1948.
from New York
on May 18, 1888, graduating on June 3, 1892. In 1894, he became an assistant engineer
in the Naval Engineer Corps. He served on the USS San Francisco (C-5)
before being transferred to the USS Yorktown (PG-1) on April 26, 1895. As a Lieutenant
, he served on the USS Hartford
. During the Spanish–American War, Kellogg was the assistant engineer aboard the USS Hist
. In 1920, he retired from the Navy with the rank of Captain.
, Kellogg is one of only two Naval Governors of American Samoa who served in the office following retirement from the Navy. He came into some dispute with Chris Young, a man elected as Tu'i Manu'a Elisala, or king, of American Samoa
by several chiefs. Kellogg argued that the idea was incompatible with the Constitution of the United States and denied Young the title. Kellogg also dealt with the removal of Chief Tui Manu'a
and his placement under house arrest, after other Samoan chiefs called him a "disturbing influence". Inaccurate rumors were spread that Kellogg had banished him from the islands, causing widespread protest and declarations that he was ruling as a despot.
United States Navy
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Captain who served as the 16th Governor of American Samoa. Kellogg graduated from the United States Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States...
in 1892, and joined the Naval Engineer Corps. He served as an assistant engineer on numerous ships, and participated in the Spanish–American War. He retired in 1920, and became governor three years later, making him only one of two Naval Governors of American Samoa to hold the office following retirement from the service. As Governor, Kellogg asserted the authority of the United States
United States
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over the tribal chiefs of the islands. He removed the title of Tu'i Manu'a Elisala from Chris Young, claiming it implied king-like authority over the people of American Samoa. He also removed Chief Tui Manu'a
Tui Manu'a
An ancient prodominant title of the Manu'a islands of the Samoa Islands , which are now part of the United States Territory of American Samoa...
from power, resulting in widespread protest among the islands' people. Kellogg died at the National Naval Medical Center
National Naval Medical Center
The National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, USA — commonly known as the Bethesda Naval Hospital — was for decades the flagship of the United States Navy's system of medical centers. A federal institution, it conducted medical and dental research as well as providing health care for...
in Maryland
Maryland
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and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, is a military cemetery in the United States of America, established during the American Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House, formerly the estate of the family of Confederate general Robert E. Lee's wife Mary Anna Lee, a great...
.
Life
Kellogg was born on August 20, 1870 in Morrisania, BronxMorrisania, Bronx
Morrisania is the historical name for the South Bronx and derives from the powerful and aristocratic Morris family, who at one time owned all of the Manor of Morrisania. Today the name is most commonly associated with the village of Morrisania, which is only a small corner of the original...
. He died on January 8, 1948 at the National Naval Medical Center
National Naval Medical Center
The National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, USA — commonly known as the Bethesda Naval Hospital — was for decades the flagship of the United States Navy's system of medical centers. A federal institution, it conducted medical and dental research as well as providing health care for...
in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda is a census designated place in southern Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, just northwest of Washington, D.C. It takes its name from a local church, the Bethesda Meeting House , which in turn took its name from Jerusalem's Pool of Bethesda...
. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, is a military cemetery in the United States of America, established during the American Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House, formerly the estate of the family of Confederate general Robert E. Lee's wife Mary Anna Lee, a great...
on January 12, 1948.
Naval career
Kellogg was appointed to the United States Naval AcademyUnited States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States...
from New York
New York
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on May 18, 1888, graduating on June 3, 1892. In 1894, he became an assistant engineer
Military engineer
In military science, engineering refers to the practice of designing, building, maintaining and dismantling military works, including offensive, defensive and logistical structures, to shape the physical operating environment in war...
in the Naval Engineer Corps. He served on the USS San Francisco (C-5)
USS San Francisco (C-5)
The first USS San Francisco was a steel protected cruiser in the United States Navy. She was later named Tahoe and then Yosemite....
before being transferred to the USS Yorktown (PG-1) on April 26, 1895. As a Lieutenant
Lieutenant
A lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces. Typically, the rank of lieutenant in naval usage, while still a junior officer rank, is senior to the army rank...
, he served on the USS Hartford
USS Hartford (1858)
USS Hartford, a sloop-of-war, was the first ship of the United States Navy named for Hartford, the capital of Connecticut.Hartford was launched 22 November 1858 at the Boston Navy Yard; sponsored by Miss Carrie Downes, Miss Lizzie Stringham, and Lieutenant G. J. H...
. During the Spanish–American War, Kellogg was the assistant engineer aboard the USS Hist
USS Hist (1895)
USS Hist, formerly Thespia, was built in 1895. She was purchased at Norfolk from David Dows, Jr., on 22 April 1898 for use in the Spanish-American War. Hist commissioned 13 May at New York, Lt. Lucien Young in command....
. In 1920, he retired from the Navy with the rank of Captain.
Governorship
Kellogg took the office of Governor of American Samoa on September 4, 1923 and served until March 17, 1925. As governor, he prohibited certain native death ceremonies, imposing a small fine and imprisonment on those who continued to practice the customs. Along with John Martin PoyerJohn Martin Poyer
John Martin Poyer was the twelfth Naval Governor of American Samoa, from March 1, 1915 to June 10, 1919. He held the longest term of any American Samoan Governor. A Naval Academy graduate, Poyer served in numerous positions and retired in 1906 on account of failing health; however, the Navy called...
, Kellogg is one of only two Naval Governors of American Samoa who served in the office following retirement from the Navy. He came into some dispute with Chris Young, a man elected as Tu'i Manu'a Elisala, or king, of American Samoa
American Samoa
American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of the sovereign state of Samoa...
by several chiefs. Kellogg argued that the idea was incompatible with the Constitution of the United States and denied Young the title. Kellogg also dealt with the removal of Chief Tui Manu'a
Tui Manu'a
An ancient prodominant title of the Manu'a islands of the Samoa Islands , which are now part of the United States Territory of American Samoa...
and his placement under house arrest, after other Samoan chiefs called him a "disturbing influence". Inaccurate rumors were spread that Kellogg had banished him from the islands, causing widespread protest and declarations that he was ruling as a despot.