Foxhall A. Parker Sr.
Foxhall Alexander Parker Sr. (1788 – 23 November 1857) was an officer in the United States Navy.
Foxhall A. Parker Sr. | |
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| Born | 1788 Westmoreland County, Virginia |
| Died | November 23, 1857 (aged 68–69) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1808 - 1857 |
| Rank | Commodore |
| Commands held | |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
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Biography
Born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, Parker joined the Navy as a midshipman on January 1, 1808. During the War of 1812 he was captured at sea. He was commissioned lieutenant on March 9, 1813, commander on March 3, 1825, and captain on March 3, 1835.[1]
In 1821, he served in USS Constitution, and he assumed command of her in 1842. In 1851, as a commodore, he commanded the Home Squadron.
In 1814, he married Sarah Jay Bogardus (born 1794), daughter of Robert Bogardus (1771–1841), and their children were Foxhall A. Parker Jr. (1821–1879) and William Harwar Parker (1826–1896), who were also prominent naval officers.
References
- The Parker Family Of Essex, the Northern Neck, &c (Concluded), © 1898 Virginia Historical Society, pg. 195
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Lawrence Kearny |
Commander, East India Squadron 27 February 1843–21 April 1845 |
Succeeded by James Biddle |
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