Category Archives: Continental Navy Crew Lists

Several Officers late of the Trumbull Frigate on Parole (October 1781)

Robert Morris letter of October 6, 1781 to Richard Yates, loyalist merchant of New York City, “Sir- I have just received advice that several Officers late of the Trumbull Frigate are on Parole on Long Island but much distressed for … Continue reading

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James Stephenson, Mariner

According to his pension application S-41,188, James Stephenson was born in 1757 or 1758. His find-a-grave memorial posted online indicates Stephenson’s birth date as 6 May 1755. Pension testimony indicates that Stephenson entered the Continental Navy brig Andrew Doria, by … Continue reading

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Andrew Campbell, Private of Marines

The Pension Application of Andrew Campbell W-20,828 indicates the Private of Marines was residing in Delaware at the time of his entering on board the Andrew Doria on 14 December 1775. This date of enlistment is substantiated in the “Account … Continue reading

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Partial list of the Crew of the frigate Warren compiled from “Statement of Claims”

The following partial list of 5 Crew of the frigate Warren is compiled from the “Statement of claims which have been adjusted and allowed at the Treasury Department…on the 27th of March 1792” and published beginning page 387 in American … Continue reading

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Partial list of the Officers and Crew of the frigate Columbus compiled from “Statement of Claims”

The following partial list of 5 Officers and Crew of the frigate Columbus is compiled from the “Statement of claims which have been adjusted and allowed at the Treasury Department…on the 27th of March 1792” and published beginning page 387 … Continue reading

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