Men Of The Navy--1862--Death List, Page 1

These names are from the death list from the Secretary of the navy, the year is 1862. Some of these names will be will known others will not. The information I will be giving, you may not be able to find on any other web site. The information given here will be from the register of the navy and the Library of Congress. I will also include all the family information that I have found. This will be a on going list so come back from time to time. If you have any questions you can ask at: dsegelquist1@cox.net

Philip F. Voorhess

( ? )---Feb. 26, 1862

Philip F. Voorhees was born in ( ? ) in the state of New Jersey he lived most of his live there. He enlisted from New Jersey and was commissioned to Midshipman on Nov. 15, 1809, he was paid was $19 dollars a month and had two rations a day. On Dec. 9, 1814, he was commissioned to Lieutenant at $40 dollars a month and Three rations a day. In 1818 to 1821 he was station to the Frigate Congress. In 1822, was station to the Washington 74. ( 74 guns ) In 1823 was station to the Corvette Cyane. In 1824 , he was back to the Washington 74. at New York. In 1825 to 1827 was station to the North Carolina 74. in the Mediterranean. In 1828 was on leave of absence. He was commissioned to Master on April 24, 1828, and was station to the receiving ship, Philadelphia in 1828 to 1829, his pay was $60 dollars a month and five rations a day. In 1830 and 1831 he was waiting orders. In 1832 to 1834 was commanding the Sloop John Adams. In 1834 he married Anne Rundell, on May 12, at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Saint Anne Parish in Annapolis Maryland. In 1835 and 1836 was waiting orders. In 1836, he had a relief Bill in Congress: http://memory.loc.gov/ll/llhb/024/0500/05100000.gif He was commissioned to Captain on Feb. 28, 1838 at the pay of $100 dollars a month and had eight rations a day. In 1856, Commodore Philip F. Voorhees, complaining of the action of the late Naval Board, in consequence of which he has been placed on the reserved list, and praying redress. He kept asking till the day he died. He died on Feb. 26, 1862 at Annapolis Maryland. His wife Anne Rundell Voorhees put in for a pension in 1868, the Bill passed Congress in 1869:http://memory.loc.gov/ll/llsb/040/3300/33360000.gif


John Percival

1779--1862

John Percival was born on April 3, 1779, in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, He enlisted from Massachusetts was commissioned as a Saling Master in 1809. His pay was $40 dollars a month with two rations a day. He was listed as a half pay officer, that's to say when not on duty he would receive half pay. He was commissioned as a Lieutenant on Dec. 9, 1814, his pay was $40 dollars a month with three rations a day. In 1818 to 1820 was station to the Macedonian. In 1821 to 1823 was station to the Naval yards at Charlestown. In 1824 & 25 was station to the Frigate United States in the Pacific Ocean as a 1st. Lieutenant. In 1826 was station to the Schooner Dolphin in the Pacific Ocean. In 1827 was station in the Pacific Squandron. In 1828 to 1830 was on leave of absence. In 1829 he had a Bill in Congress it's title was No. 385. Memorial of John Percival respecting the power of the executive to change the relative rank of an officer of the navy without the concurrence of the Senate. http://memory.loc.gov/ll/llsp/025/0300/03160306.gif On March 3, 1831, was commissioned as a Master at the pay of $60 dollars a month and five rations a day. He was commanding the Schooner Porpoise. In 1832 to 1833 was on leave of absence. In 1833 he had another Bill in Congress it's was No. 508. On the claim of John Percival, master commandant of the navy, for expenses incurred in obtaining the release of American seamen from the natives of the Mulgrave Islands, and in visiting the Sandwich Islands, in 1825 and 1826. http://memory.loc.gov/ll/llsp/026/0300/03040291.gif In 1834 was waiting orders. In 1835 was commanding the Sloop Erie. In 1836 was on leave of absence. In August , of 1841 was commissioned to Captan at the pay of $100 dollars a month with eight ration a day. In 1855 was on the reserved list. John Percival died on Sept. 7, 1862 at West Barnstable, Massachusetts.

Uriah P. Levy

1792--1862

Uriah P. Levy was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he enlisted from Pennsylvania, and was commissioned as a Sailing master on Oct. 21, 1812. He would hold this rank till 1817, his pay was $40 dollars a month and two rations a day. On March 5, 1817 he was commissioned as a Lieutenant. This pay was $40 dollars a month and three rations a day, he was station to the Franklin 74. ( 74 guns ). In 1819 was station to the Frigate United States. In 1820 he was not on duty. In 1821 was station at Baltimore. In 1822 was station to the Brig Spark. In 1823 was Station to the Schooner Revenge, Gunboat, 158. In 1824 & 25 was station to the Mediterranean Squadren. In 1826 & 27 was station to the United States ship Cyane. From 1828 To 1834 was on leave of absence.

In 1843, Uriah P. Levy gave a bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson to Congress and the people of the United States. Here is the report on the matter.

That they have received from Lieutenant Levy the statue, and recommend that it be placed in the centre of the square in the eastern front of the Capitol.
In fulfilment, also, of their sense of duty, they have addressed to Lieutent Levy a letter of acknowledgments, a copy of which they submit to the Senate, as a part of their report, with a view that the same be spread upon its journals.

"City of Washington,"March 27, 1834.
"Dear Sir: I have been instructed by the Joint Library Committee of "the two Houses of Congress, to express to you their thanks for the present "you have made to the people of the United States in the colossal "bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson. It is every way fit and proper that "the statue of the author of the declaration of American independence "should find a place at its Capitol. This would doubtlessly, sooner or "later, have been ordered by the Representatives of the States and the "people. You, sir, have only anticipated their action, and have manifested, "in so doing, a devotion to the principles contained in that celebrated instrument, "equally felt by all classes of your fellow-citizens.
"I have the honor to be,"With sentiments of great respect,"Your most obedient servant,ASHER ROBBINS, Chairman.
"Uriah P. Levy, Esq.,"Lieutenant United States' Navy."

In 1844, he was nominated for Captain in March of 1844. In 1855, he was asking the naval board to restored him to rank as he was stricken from the rolls. Uriah Levy died on March 22, 1862

In 1863 Congress had a Bill in Congress on Uriah P. Levy last Will and testament. Here is what the will had to say. http://memory.loc.gov/ll/llsl/012/0800/08620830.gif http://memory.loc.gov/ll/llsl/012/0800/08630831.gif

In 1874 Congress was still deciding what to do with the statue of Thomas Jefferson.

Samuel Mercer

( ? )--1862

Samuel Mercer was commissioned on March 4, 1815, as a Midshipman at the pay of $19 dollars a month and two rations a day. In 1818 and 1819 was station to the Congress. In 1820 was station to Norfolk. In 1821 and 1822 was station to the Frigate Constellation. In 1823 was a passed Midshipman and was station to the Frigate Congress. In 1824 was station at the New York station. He was commissioned as a Lieutenant on Jan. 13, 1825, at the pay of $40 dollars a month and three rations a day. In 1826 he was on leave of absence. He was waiting orders from 1827 to 1833. In 1834 and 1835 he was station to the Sloop St. Louis. In 1836 he was on leave of absence.

Note: The navy register has him born in South Carolina from 1815 to 1824. Then from 1825 to 1862 they have him born in Maryland.

In 1841, he was nominated for commander. In 1852 he had a judgment rendered against him for executing the regulations of the navy yard in New York. On Sept. 14, he was commission to Captain. In 1857 as a Captain he took the rank of acting commander for a squadron off the coast of Brazil and was asking congress to pay him at that rank. Samuel Mercer died March 6, 1862 in Brooklyn New York.

William Leverreth Hudson

1794--1862

William Leverreth Hudson was born in New York, he enlisted from there in 1816 and was commissiond as a Midshipman on Oct. 15, 1816. His pay was $19 dollars a day with two rations a day.

Note: The navy register is in erorr from 1816 to 1821 they have him comissioned as a Sailing-master and being commissioned on June 16, 1814. Then in 1822 they put him to the right rank and commission year.

In 1818 was station at New York. In 1819 to 1821 was station to the Cyane. In 1822 and 1823 was station to the Schooner Dolphin. In 1824 was station to New York. In 1825 to 1826 was on furlough. On April 28, 1826 he was commissioned as a Lieutenant at a pay of $40 dollars a month and three rations a day, he was station to the Sloop warren. In 1827 to 1829 was still on the Warren. In 1830 was on leave of absence. In 1831 to 1832 was on Furlough. In 1833 to 1836 was a Ordinary at New York. In 1841 he was commissioned as commander on Nov. 1, at the pay of $60 dollars a month and five rations a day. In 1841, was Commander of the Peacock which was wrecked at the mouth of the Columbia Rive. In 1855 was commissioned as Captain at the pay of $100 dollars a month and eight rations a day. In 1860 he was given the ok from Congress to accept snuff-box's and medal's from Great Britain for him and his officers for the services in laying down the Atlantic Cable. In 1861 Congress consented to Captain Hudson to accept a diamond brooch for his wife given to her from the emperor of Russia, for the courtsey extended to the officers of the Russia service on board the United States ship Niagara during the laying of the Atlantic Cable. William Leverreth Hudson died Oct. 15, 1862 at Brooklyn New York.

Francis A. Thorton

( ? )--1862

Francis A. Thorton was born in Virginia and lived most of his life there. He enlisted from Virginia, on Jan. 29, 1811, was commission on April 25, 1812, as a Puser at the pay of $40 dollars a month and two rations a day. In 1818 to 19, was station to the Sloop Ontario. In 1820 to 21 was station to the Sloop Cyane. In 1822, was station to Baltimore. In 1823 to 1825, was station to the west India station. In 1826 to 27, was station to the Frigate Constellation. In 1828 to 1830, was on leave of absence. In 1831 to 1833, was back to Baltimore. In 1834 to 35, was station to the Delaware 74. ( 74 guns. )

Note: There seems to be some confusion on the date of his death. The Naval Center gives it as Feb. 25, 1862, but the report to the secretary of the navy give the date of March 19, 1862, place of death Baltimore Maryland.

George C. Read

1787--1862

George C. Read was born in Ireland, lived most of he life in Pennsylvania He was commissioned as a Midshipman in 1804 at the pay of $19 dollars a month and two rations a day. He was commissioned as a Lieutenant April 25, 1810, at the pay of $40 dollars a month three rations a day. In 1814, he was station to the Frigate Java. On april 27, 1816, he was commissioned as a Master Commandant at the pay of $60 dollars a month and five rations a day, he was station to the Hornet. In 1818 to 1822 was station to the Hornet. In 1823 to 24 was station at New York. In 1825, he was on leave of absence. In 1826 he was station to the Mediterrancan. In 1827 he was waiting orders. In 1828 was on leave of absence. In 1829 to 30, was on the board of examination. In 1831 to 1832, he was waiting orders. In 1833 to 1834 was commanding the Frigate Constellation. In 1835 was on leave of absence. In 1836 he was under suspension. In 1852 Mr. Read had a petition in Congress asking that among the paintings selected for the Capitol there should also be paintings of naval victories. On July 12, 1862, he was nominated for Rear-Admiral. George C. Read died August 22, 1862 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Note: Some of the navy roster have him born in Pennsylvania, and others have the spelling of his last name as Reed.

Elie A. F. La Vavallette

1790--1862

Elie A. F. La Vavallette was born in 1790, enlisted from Philadelphia, was commission on June 25, 1812, as a Sailing-master at the pay of $40 dollars a month and two rations a day. On Dec. 9, 1814, was commissioned as a Lieutenant at the pay of $40 dollars a month and three rations a day. In 1818, was station to the Schooner Despatch. In 1819 was station to the Frigate Guerriere. In 1820 to 1822, was station at Philadelphia. In 1823, was station to the Sloop Peacock. In 1824, was back at Philadelphia. In 1825 to 1828, was station to the Frigate Constitution, Mediterranean. In 1828 to 1831, was station Philadelphia, Rondezvous. On March 3, 1831, was commissioned as Commandant at the pay of $60 dollars a month and five rations a day, after his commission he was station to the naval yards at Norfolk Va. he would be there till 1833. In 1834 to 1836 he was commanding the Sloop Fairfield. On Feb. 23, 1840 he was commissioned as Captain at the pay of $100 dollars a month and eight rations a day. As of July 16, 1862, as a Rear-Admiral he was on the retired list. On Nov. 18, 1862, Elie A. F. La Vallette, died in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

Note: Most of the navy roster have him born in Virginia others say New Jersey.
Also some rosters have his Commsion date for Sailing-master as June 25, 1812 while others say Jan.

Garrett J. Pendergrast

1802--1862

Garrett J. Pendergrast was born in Kentucky in 1802. Was commissioned as a Midshipman on Jan. 1, 1812, at the pay of $19 dollars a month and two rations a day. There are no duty rosters for the years of 1812 to 1817. In 1818 he was station to the Franklin 74. ( 74 guns ). In 1819 and 20 was station to the Sloop Erie. In 1821 was station to the Corvette Cyane. On March 3, 1821 Was commission as a Lieutenant at the pay of $40 dollars a month and three rations a day, he was on furlough . In 1822 was station to the Washington 74. ( 74 guns ). Went on furlough in 1822 to 1824. In 1825, was station to the west India squadron. In 1826 was on leave of absence. In 1827 to 28, was station to the Sloop Loxington. In 1829 and 39 was station to the Rondezvous, Norflok Va. In 1831 was station to the Frigate Constellation. In 1832 was on leave of absence. In 1833 to 1835, was Waiting orders. In 1836, was station to the naval yards in Philadelphia. Died as a Commodore on Nov. 7, 1862, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Samuel W. Le Compte

( ? )--1862

Samuel W. Le Compte was born in Maryland, he enlisted from Maryland, was commission as a Midshipman on June 4, 1812, his pay was $19 dollars a month and had two rations a day. The navy rosters show no duty rosters for the years of 1818 to 1817. In 1818 and 1819 was station to the Franklin 74. ( 74 guns ). In 1820 was station to the Sloop of war Erie. On March 28, 1820 was commissioned as a Lieutenant at the pay of $40 dollars a month and three rations a day. In 1821 was still on the Sloop Erie. From March 28, 182o to mid, 1822 was still on the Midshipman rolls. Late 1822 was off the midshipman rolls and is being showen on the Lieutenant rolls he is now on the Hornet. In 1823 was station to New York. In 1824 to. 1826 he was station to the Sloop Erie, Mediterranean, Squadron. In 1827 was on leave of absence. In 1828 to 1832, was waiting orders. In 1833 was station to the Constellation. In 1834, was on leave of absence. In 1835 and 36, was waiting orders.

In 1830, had a petition in Congress he was praying remuneration for his losses, occasioned by the wreck of the gun boat No. 164, in the year 1813, of which boat he was an officer.

In Jan 11, 1858 this was in congress: Samuel W. Lecompte, who was dropped by the operation of the act act of February ?8, 1855, to be a commander in the Navy, from the 8th of September, 1841, on the reserved list on furlough pay.

On Dec. 21, 1858 this was in congress: Samuel W. Lecompte, a commander on the reserved list on furlough pay, to leave pay.

Samuel W. Le Compte died on Jan. 28, 1862, at Cambridge, Maryland.

Note: The navy rosters spelled his name last name as: Le Compte, Lecompte, Le Compt and Lecompt.

Henry Collins Flagg Jr.
1811--1862

Henry Collins Flagg Jr., was born in 1811, in Connecticut, He lived most of his life in South Carolina. He enlisted from South Carolina, and on April i, 1828 was commissioned as a Midshipman, at the pay of $19 dollars a month and two rations a day. In 1829 to 1831, was station to the Frigate Guerriere. In 1832 was on leave of absence. In 1833 to 34, was station to the Naval School at Norfolk Va. In 1834 he made the Passed Midshipman list. He wasn't put on the list till 1835, and would stay on it till 1841. In 1835, was station to the Frigate Potomac. He was commission to Lieutenant on Feb. 25, 1841, at the pay of $4o dollars a month and three rations a day. On Sept. 13, 1855 was put on the reserved list. On July 19, 1861, was commissioned as a Commander, at the pay of $60 dollars a month and five rations a day. He died August 23, 1862 at Jamestown New York. His father was Henry Collins Flagg, mother was Martha Whiting, his wife was Olivia Moss Sherman.

Richard Wainwright

1817 ( ? )--1862

Richard Winright, was born in Massachusetts, he enlisted from Virginia, and lived in South Carolina . He was commissioned as a Midshipman on May 11, 1831, at the pay of $19 dollars a month and had two rations a day. In 1832, he was station to the Sloop Fairfield. In 1833, was station to the Mediterranean squadron. In 1834 to 1836, was station to the Delaware 74. ( 74 guns ). He was commissioned as a Lteutenant on Sept. 8, 1841, At the pay of $4 dollars a month and three rations a day. Was commissioned as a Commander on April 24, 1861. This is from Congress for Mr. Wainwright, and other Officers: I submit herewith a list of naval officers who commanded vessels engaged in the recent brilliant operations of the squadron commanded by Flag-Officer Farragut, which led to the capture of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, city of New Orleans. and the destruction of rebel gunboats, rams, &c., in April, 1862. For their services and gallantry on those occasions I cordially recommend that they should, by name, receive a vote of thanks of Congress. Richard Wainwright died off New Orleans on August 10, 1862. His father was Captain Robert Dewar Wainwright, mother was Maria Montresoo Auchmuty. His wife was Sally Franklin Bache.