Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Biographical Note
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1804, Apr. 24 | Born, Boston, Mass. |
| 1818 | Appointed midshipman |
| 1820-1824 | Duty in USS Columbus |
| 1825-1829 | Duty in USS North Carolina |
| 1827 | Commissioned lieutenant |
| 1830 | Duty in USS Natchez, West India Squadron |
| 1834 | Duty in USS Delaware, Mediterranean Squadron Married Louisa Cary Soley |
| 1837-1839 | Duty in USS North Carolina Pacific Squadron |
| 1840 | Duty in Boston Naval Rendezvous |
| 1842-1845 | Duty in the Portsmouth Navy Yard |
| 1845-1847 | Duty in USS Columbus, East India Squadron |
| 1847-1848 | Commanded USS Dale, Pacific Squadron |
| 1851-1852 | Commanded the Boston Naval Rendezvous |
| 1852-1855 | Duty in the Boston Navy Yard |
| 1861-1862 | Commanded USS Mississippi, Gulf Blockade Squadron |
| 1862-1864 | Commanded Mare Island Naval Shipyard |
| 1866 | Promoted to rear admiral |
| 1867-1869 | Commanded Philadelphia Navy Yard |
| 1869-1871 | President, Naval Examining Board |
| 1872 | Commanded Mare Island Naval Shipyard |
| 1902, Oct. 15 | Died |