Category Archives: Continental Navy Officers

John Hunter, Captain’s Clerk, Chaplain

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Joe

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

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Joe

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 →

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Chauncey Wheeler, 3rd Gunner’s Mate

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Joe

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 →

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Chipman Bangs, Midshipman, Purser, Steward, Steward’s Clerk

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Joe

Chipman Bangs. It is most likely that the Chipman Bangs who served on the frigate Alliance is the same person described in “John Howland of the Mayflower: The five generations” (1990) by Elizabeth Pearson White, Edwin Wagner Coles and Roberta … Continue reading →

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David Rice, Acting Midshipman

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Joe

David Rice. According to his pension application # S-37340, David Rice of Portland, ME was born about 1760. No details of his parentage or place of birth are known. According to the pension documents, David Rice entered on board the … Continue reading →