Patterson, Daniel Todd, 1786-1839

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Dates:
Birth 1786-03-06
Death 1839-08-25

Biographical notes:

Naval officer.

From the description of Papers, 1772-1927 (bulk 1825-1835). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 34576608

Biographical Note

1786, Mar. 6 Born, Long Island, N. Y. 1800 Appointed midshipman Duty on board Delaware (ship), West India Squadron 1803 Duty on board Constellation (frigate) 1806 Duty at New Orleans, La., Naval Station 1807 Married George-Ann Pollock 1813 Commanded New Orleans, La., Naval Station 1814 Defeated Jean Laffite and Gulf Buccaneers at Barataria Bay, La., and engaged British barges at Lake Borgne, La. 1815 Promoted to captain 1824 Appointed fleet captain and commander of Constitution (frigate), Mediterranean Squadron 1828 Appointed navy commissioner 1832 1836 Commanded Mediterranean Squadron 1836 1839 Commandant, Washington, D. C., Navy Yard 1839, Aug. 25 Died, Washington, D. C.

From the guide to the Daniel Todd Patterson Papers, 1772-1927, (bulk 1825-1835), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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Subjects:

  • Diplomatic and consular service, American
  • Diplomatic and consular service, American
  • Naval ceremonies, honors, and salutes
  • Naval ceremonies, honors, and salutes
  • Pirates
  • Pirates

Occupations:

  • Naval officers

Places:

  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Mediterranean Region (as recorded)
  • Mediterranean region (as recorded)

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