Military officer; born in
Boston, Mass., Aug. 1, 1793; took part in the
War of 1812 as lieutenant of infantry; was also in the war with the Seminoles in
Florida and in the
Mexican War, where he received brevets for gallant conduct at the battles of
Cerro Gordo and
Contreras.
He was in command at
Charleston when
South Carolina seceded, but was relieved from his command by order of
Secretary Floyd.
He was succeeded in the command of
Fort Moultrie by
Maj. Robert Anderson.
He died in
Wilmington, Del., Feb. 19, 1869.
See
Moultrie,. Fort.
