Conner, David, 1792-1856

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Dates:
Birth 1792
Death 1856-03-20

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David Conner (1792-1856) was a United States naval officer. He served as Navy Commissioner; chief of the Bureau of Construction, Equipment and Repair; commander of the U.S. naval force in the Gulf of Mexico during the war with Mexico; and commandant of the naval base at Philadelphia.

From the guide to the David Conner papers, 1816-1856, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Navy officer.

From the description of ALS : Philadelphia, to R. C. Hale, 1837 June 10. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 86165791

Naval officer.

From the description of David Conner papers, 1817-1847 (bulk 1844-1847). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981121

David Conner (1792-1856) was a United States naval officer.

He served as Navy Commissioner; chief of the Bureau of Construction, Equipment and Repair; commander of the U.S. naval force in the Gulf of Mexico during the war with Mexico; and commandant of the naval base at Philadelphia.

From the description of David Conner papers, 1816-1856. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 144652199

David P. Conner (1792-1856) was an American Naval officer.

1792 Born in Pennsylvania, the son of an Irish immigrant 16 Jan 1809 Began U.S. Naval career as a Midshipman 1812 Taken prisoner by the British (was later exchanged) 24 Jul 1813 Promoted to Lieutenant 23 Mar 1825 Promoted to Master Commandant 1834 Commanded the USS John Adams 3 Mar 1835 Promoted to Captain Sep 1842 Appointed chief of the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repair 1855 Placed on the U.S. Navy reserves list 20 Mar 1856 Died in Philadelphia

From the guide to the David P. Conner Correspondence, 1807-1889, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

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Subjects:

  • Military history
  • Mexican War, 1846-1848
  • Mexican War, 1846-1848
  • Mexican War, 1846-1848
  • Mexican War, 1846-1848
  • Ship's papers

Occupations:

  • Naval officers
  • Public officers

Places:

  • Yucatán (Mexico : State) (as recorded)
  • Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave, Mexico) (as recorded)
  • Veracruz Llave (Mexico) (as recorded)
  • Dominican Republic (as recorded)
  • Veracruz (Veracruz, Mexico) (as recorded)
  • Mexico, Gulf of (as recorded)
  • Yucatán (Mexico : State) (as recorded)
  • Caribbean Area (as recorded)
  • Gulf Coast (U.S.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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