Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biography, edited by James
Grant Wilson, John Fiske and Stanley L. Klos. Six volumes, New York: D. Appleton
and Company, 1887-1889 and 1999. Virtualology.com warns that these 19th Century
biographies contain errors and bias. We rely on volunteers to edit the historic
biographies on a continual basis. If you would like to edit this biographyplease
submit a rewritten biography in text form.
If acceptable, the new biography will be published above the 19th Century
Appleton's Cyclopedia Biography citing the volunteer editor
Virtual American Biographies
Over 30,000 personalities
with thousands of 19th Century illustrations, signatures, and exceptional life
stories. Virtualology.com
welcomes editing and additions to the
biographies. To become this site's editor or a contributor
Click Here
or e-mail Virtualology here.
WEBB, Thomas T., naval officer, born in Virginia about 1806; died in Norfolk, Virginia, 11 April, 1853. He entered the navy as a midshipman, 1 January, 1808, and wits promoted to lieutenant, 19 December. 1814. He served in the navy during the war of 1812, cruised in the frigate " Macedonian" of the Mediterranean station in 1815-'18 during the Algerine war, was attached to the Norfolk navy-yard in 1818-'21, cruised in the sloop "John Adams" in the West Indies in 1821-'4, served in the receiving-ship "Alert " at Norfolk in 1825-'6, and at the navy-yard, Pensacola, 1828-'9. He commanded the schooner "Shark" in the West Indies in 1830-'2, was promoted to master-commandant, 8 March, 1831, and commanded the sloop " Vandalia " on the coast of Florida in 1833-'6. In 1837 he was on leave, and in 1838-'41 he commanded the receiving-ship at Norfolk. He was promoted to captain, 8 March, 1841, and was on waiting orders until his death.
Unauthorized Site:
This site and its contents are not affiliated, connected,
associated with or authorized by the individual, family,
friends, or trademarked entities utilizing any part or
the subject's entire name. Any official or affiliated
sites that are related to this subject will be hyper
linked below upon submission
and Evisum, Inc. review.
Please join us in our mission to incorporate The Congressional Evolution of the United States of America discovery-based curriculum into the classroom of every primary and secondary school in the United States of America by July 2, 2026, the nation’s 250th birthday. , the United States of America: We The
People. Click Here
