Category Archives: Continental Navy Officers

Samuel Makins, Master’s Mate, Sailing Master

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Joe

Samuel Makins. Nothing is presently known concerning the parentage or youth of Samuel Makins other than a label on the back of a portrait of a man sold by Lyn Knight Auctions of Lenexa, KS on 18 September 2010 which … Continue reading →

Henry Skinner, Sailing Master, Lieutenant, Captain

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Joe

Henry Skinner. Son of William Skinner (1708-1760) and Lydia Watts, Henry Skinner was born in Boston on 29 September 1750 and according to his pension application #S-38,374, was “brought up to the sea”. Parents William and Lydia were married nine … Continue reading →

Thomas Vaughan, Master’s Mate, Lieutenant

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Joe

Thomas Vaughan. Sometime between 1752 and 1760, Thomas Vaughan was born to Edward Vaughan and Ann Wiley who were married on 18 April 1752 at Philadelphia’s Christ Church. Thomas’ natural father is probably Captain Edward Vaughan, master of the ship … Continue reading →

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Joseph Hardy, Midshipman, Captain’s Clerk, Captain of Marines

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Joe

Joseph Hardy. Older brother of Ann Hardy Reid of Charleston, SC, Joseph Hardy was the son of “William Hardy of New York.” One genealogical source suggests the Hardy daughter was born in 1767 in Ireland while others indicate New York. It is … Continue reading →

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Samuel Johnson, Master’s Mate

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Joe

Samuel Johnson. According to his pension application S.32,908, Samuel Johnson was born in Providence, RI in 1753. Based on a letter written to the Providence Gazette during the American Revolution that he signed as Samuel Johnson, Jr. we can assume … Continue reading →