Richard Russell Waldron

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Richard Russell Waldron
Sloop USS Vincennes in the Antarctic, the ship that Waldron sailed in during the Wilkes Expedition
Born	(1803-03-28)March 28, 1803
Died	October 30, 1846(1846-10-30) (aged 43)
Occupation(s)	Purser, U.S. Navy
Parent(s)	Daniel Waldron and Olive Sheafe

Richard Russell Waldron (1803-1846) was a purser^[1] "and special agent"^[2][3] in the Wilkes Expedition, together with younger brother^[4] Thomas Westbrook Waldron (consul). Several landmarks were named after him or his brother. After the expedition was completed Waldron enjoyed some popularity and influence in Washington, D.C.