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Rev. Edward Brooks, Chaplain
Edward Brooks. The Rev. Edward Brooks is one of five Continental Navy Chaplains listed in Mess Night Traditions by Charles J. Gibowicz (2007). Son of Samuel Brooks (1700-1768) and Mary Boutwell (1698-1772), Edward was born on the ancestral homestead at … Continue reading
Rev. John Reed, Chaplain
John Reed. The Rev. John Reed is one of five Continental Navy Chaplains listed in Mess Night Traditions by Charles J. Gibowicz (2007). According to genealogical sources, Reed was born on 11 November 1751 in Framingham, MA, son of the … Continue reading
John Hunter, Captain’s Clerk, Chaplain
John Hunter. John Hunter served as Captain’s Clerk and Chaplain of the frigate Queen of France under the command of Captain John Peck Rathbun (1746-1782). It is not known if John Hunter served on the Queen of France prior to … Continue reading
Rev. Mr. John Watkins, Chaplain
John Watkins. John Watkins is one of five Continental Navy Chaplains listed in Mess Night Traditions by Charles J. Gibowicz (2007). According to Gibowicz, Watkins was born on 23 September 1753 and served as Chaplain on the frigate Alliance under … Continue reading
Chauncey Wheeler, 3rd Gunner’s Mate
Chauncey Wheeler. Born on Wednesday 17 December 1751 in Fairfield, CT; Chauncey Wheeler was the second child of David Wheeler 3rd (1726-1806) and Lois Chauncey (1727-1793). He was descended from Thomas Wheeler (1591-1654) who emigrated from Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England and … Continue reading