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Thomas Conover

Thomas Anderson Conover was a United States Navy officer born in New Jersey. He entered the Navy as a midshipman January 1, 1812 and during his fifty-three years of service to the Navy would serve aboard the Essex, Guerriere, John Adams and was Captain of the USS Cumberland during her service with the African Squadron. He was one of the first officers to be promoted to the rank of Commodore on July 16, 1862. Conover died on September 25, 1864.

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Thomas Anderson Conover
BornApril 17, 1791
Middletown Point, Monmouth, New Jersey
DiedSeptember 25, 1864 (aged c70)
South Amboy, New Jersey
Allegiance United States
Branch
 United States Navy
Rank
Commodore
UnitAfrican Squadron
CommandsUSS Cumberland

Thomas Anderson Conover (April 17, 1791 - September 25, 1864) was a United States Navy officer born in New Jersey. He entered the Navy as a midshipman January 1, 1812 and during his fifty-three years of service to the Navy would serve aboard the Essex, Guerriere, John Adams and was Captain of the USS Cumberland during her service with the African Squadron. He was one of the first officers to be promoted to the rank of Commodore on July 16, 1862. Conover died on September 25, 1864.

Dates of rank

  • Midshipman on January 1, 1812
  • Lieutenant on March 5, 1817
  • Commander on February 28, 1838
  • Captain on October 2, 1848
  • Commodore on July 16, 1862 (Retired List)
References

References

  • Rossiter Johnson, ed. (1904). The Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans. Vol. II. Boston: The Biographical Society.