Winslow, Francis, 1818-1862

Naval officer.

From the description of Francis Winslow papers, 1833-1863. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979791

Biographical Note

• 1818, Sept. 6: Born, Boston, Mass.
• 1833 - 1842 : Midshipman, Brandywine (frigate), Enterprise (schooner), Natchez, Erie, Marion, and Dale (sloops-of-war), Brazil Station
• 1842 - 1844 : Master, acting lieutenant, and lieutenant, United States (frigate)
• 1846: Married Mary Nelson
• 1847 - 1848 : Duty on Washington (brig) in Mexican waters during Mexican War
• 1849 - 1852 : Duty on Independence (frigate)
• 1854 - 1856 : Duty on Falmouth and Saratoga (sloops-of-war)
• 1857 - 1859 : Duty on Merrimack (frigate), Pacific Squadron
• 1861: Commander, Water Witch (gunboat), Gulf Blockading Squadron
• 1861 - 1862 : Commander, R. R. Cuyler (gunboat), Gulf Blockading Squadron
• 1862, Aug. 26: Died at sea

From the guide to the Francis Winslow Papers, 1833-1863, (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)