Category Archives: Continental Navy Enlisted Men

Peleg Peck, Marine

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Joe

According to his pension record, Peleg Peck was born at Scituate near Providence, RI on 24 September 1760. Genealogical sources indicate his parents were Thomas Peck (1727-1810) and second wife Dorothy Millard. Peleg was one of seven children including older … Continue reading →

Esek Whipple, Marine, Seaman

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Joe

Oldest son of Benajah Whipple (1734-1817) and his wife Tabitha, Esek Whipple was born 3 June 1760 at Fruit Hill in North Providence, RI. Benajah Whipple served as Captain of the 1st Militia Company from Gloucester during the Revolutionary War … Continue reading →

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Robert Maynard Peck, Midshipman & John Peck, Boy

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Joe

Robert Maynard Peck. Son of Hester Plaisted and Boston glazier John Peck (1721-1761), Robert Maynard Peck was born on 1 October 1747, a little over ten months after his parents were married on 15 December 1746. Peck’s grandparents were John … Continue reading →

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James W. Head, Seaman

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Joe

James W. Head. Middle child of Jane McKenzie (1731-1818) and John Head (1731-1779), James Waller Head was baptized at Trinity Church in Boston on 5 July 1766. An Episcopal parish, Trinity Church was founded in 1733 and at the time … Continue reading →

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John Baxter Carr, Seaman

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Joe

John Baxter Carr. Born in Arundel, York County, ME on 6 May 1760 to Mary Baxter and Benjamin M. Carr, John Baxter Carr was named after his maternal grandfather. Mary Baxter’s mother Mary had been the second wife to John … Continue reading →

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