YARD, Edward Madison, naval officer, born in Hunterdon, New Jersey, 24 November, 1809. He entered the navy as a midshipman, 1 November, 1827, became a passed midshipman, 10 June, 1833, was commissioned a lieutenant, 23 February, 1838, and during the Mexican war was part of the time executive of the "Dale," and for several months in command, he rendered distinguished services at the capture of Guaymas, in the blockade and other operations on the west coast of Mexico. He was promoted to commander, 14 September, 1855, was light-house inspector in 1856-'9, and when the civil war began was assigned to the sloop "Dale" on the blockade, but by act of 21 December, 1861, he was placed on the retired list because he was more than sixty-two years of age. His services being no longer available by law, he resigned, 3 May, 1866.