Stockton, Robert Field, 1795-1866
Dates
- Existence: 1795 - 1866
Robert Field Stockton (August 20, 1795 – October 7, 1866) was a United States Navy commodore, notable in the capture of California during the Mexican–American War. He was a naval innovator and an early advocate for a propeller-driven, steam-powered navy. Stockton was from a notable political family and also served as a U.S. senator from New Jersey.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Robert Field Stockton letters
Webster Mss 828414
Collection
Identifier: Mss 828414
Overview
In English.