Conner, David, 1792-1856
Variant namesDavid 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.
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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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| Yucatán (Mexico : State) | |||
| Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave, Mexico) | |||
| Veracruz Llave (Mexico) | |||
| Dominican Republic | |||
| Veracruz (Veracruz, Mexico) | |||
| Mexico, Gulf of | |||
| Yucatán (Mexico : State) | |||
| Caribbean Area | |||
| Gulf Coast (U.S.) | |||
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| Military history |
| Mexican War, 1846-1848 |
| Mexican War, 1846-1848 |
| Mexican War, 1846-1848 |
| Mexican War, 1846-1848 |
| Ship's papers |
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| Naval officers |
| Public officers |
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Person
Birth 1792
Death 1856-03-20
