as the "Lafayette Chairs" per the trip's famous passenger. Radford, as a witness, signed at least three treaties between the United States and Indian nations. He had attended the ceremonies with stepfather William Clark, who was serving as Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Radford built an elegant Victorian mansion during 1875 at 1736 (now 1734) N Street NW in the DuPont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is now the General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters. Two ships of the U.S. Navy were named in his honor. References External links USS Radford (DD-446) : William Radford 1809 births 1890 deaths American people of the Seminole Wars United States Navy personnel of the Mexican–American War People of Virginia in the American Civil War Union Navy admirals United States Navy admirals People from Fincastle, Virginia Burials at Oak Hill Cemetery (Washington, D.C.) People from Dupont Circle