About
Rear Admiral who fought during the American Civil War and the Mexican-American War.
Before Fame
He started working as a midshipmen for the U.S. Navy at the start of 1834.
Trivia
He captured the Confederate cruiser CSS Florida in a neutral port in Brazil and towed it to the United States.
Family Life
He was born in Pennsylvania.
Associated With
He fought against the Confederate States of America and General Robert E. Lee.
