From Wikipedia.
1814-1879.
Fought in the Mexican and Civil wars and later became a rear-admiral. Entered the Navy in 1831 as a midshipman. In 1843 took part in anti-slavery expedition of Commander Matthew C. Perry's African Squadron.
In the Mexican War he served on the 52-gun frigate USS Congress and took part in John C. Fremont's expedition from Monterrey to Los Angeles and the capture of the Guaymas and Mazatlan.
Commissioned commodore in 1861 and took part in destruction of the Norfolk Navy Yard. On the USS Perry, captured the Confederate privateer Savannah and received a commendation from the Navy Department.
Commanded the USS Augusta from 1861-1863. At the Battle of Port Royal and fought Confederate ironclads CSS Chicora and Palmetto State at Charleston, SC, on Jan. 31, 1863.
Commanded the ironclad monitor USS Canonicus in the North Atlantic Blockading squadron and engaged Confederate ironclads in the James River in 1864 and at Howlett's Battery.
Commanded the ironclad monitor USS Monadnock at the first and second battles of Fort Fisher and present at the surrender of Charleston. Became captain in 1866, commodore in 1870, rear admiral in 1873 and retired in 1874.
Quite a Naval Career. --Old B-Runner
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