Forrest, French, 1796-1866
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French Forrest (1796-1866) was born in St. Marys County, Maryland. On June 9, 1811 he was appointed midshipman and thus began a long naval career. On March 30, 1844 he was commissioned captain in the U.S. Navy and held that rank until he cast his lot with Virginia in April, 1861. He assumed command of the Norfolk Navy yard and Station from April 1861-March 1862.
French Forrest, naval officer, was born in 1796 and died in 1866.
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https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n96001103
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