Grandson of propositus James Francis Armstrong. Born in Woodbury, NJ on 20 Nov 1817 and died New Haven, CT on 19 Apr 1873. Midshipman from CT in the US Navy 7 Mar 1832. Served on the frigate Delaware in the Mediterranean. Served on the sloop Loston in the West Indies Squadron in 1837. Past Midshipman 23 Jun 1838. Became a Lieutenant 8 Dec 1842. During the Civil War commanded the steamer Sumpter in the Blockade Squadron in 1861. Commanded the US Steamer ‘State of Georgia’ in the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron 1862-1864. Was engaged in the bombardment of and capture of Fort Macon 25 Apr 1862. Rank of Captain 1862-1864. Commanded the US Steamer ‘San Jacinto’ in the East Gulf Blockading Squadron in 1864. Commanded the Pensacola Navy Yard 1865-1867. Captain retired by 4 Apr 1867. Married Emily Sanford on 6 Jan 1858. [Sources: ; (98); (C);Famousamericans.net; Rootsweb’s World Connect Project. Pic: Naval Historicalcenter, Washington, DC #NH56045.]