Category Archives: Navy Wardroom, Warrant and Petty Officers

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Lloyd Wharton, Midshipman

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Joe

Lloyd Wharton. Lloyd Wharton was born in 1764, oldest son of influential Philadelphian’s Thomas Wharton, Jr. and Susannah Lloyd Wharton who were married just two years before at Christ Church on 4 November 1762. Until his death in May of … Continue reading →

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James Storer, Carpenter

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Joe

James Storer. James Storer was born 14 April 1742 in Charlestown, MA to John Storer and Mary Griffin Bassett. He was the older brother of Ebenezer Storer (1753-1810) who also served as a carpenter on the Confederacy. He first married … Continue reading →

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Abel Gore, Master’s Mate

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Joe

Abel Gore. Abel Gore born 12 November 1749 in Norwich, CT is likely the Able Gore listed in the account book of the Confederacy. His location in the list and experience indicates he served as Master’s Mate. Abel Gore was … Continue reading →

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Nathaniel Richards, Lieutenant of Marines, Purser

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Joe

Nathaniel Richards. According to his pension application #S-35624, Nathaniel Richards was born in New London in 1756. His parents were Elizabeth Harris (1727-1793) and Guy Richards (1722-1782), a merchant of New London, although one source indicates Nathaniel was a native … Continue reading →

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Samuel Dennis, Cooper

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Joe

Samuel Dennis. Samuel Dennis is listed in the Coopers’ Returns of the construction of the ship in the Frigate Confederacy Papers in late 1778 and early 1779. According to his pension application #S-37884, Norwich resident Samuel Dennis was a mariner … Continue reading →

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