Charles Heywood (1803–1853) Explained

Charles Heywood (1803 - 1853), was a lieutenant in the U. S. Navy, who distinguished himself in the defense of San José del Cabo during the Mexican–American War.^{[1] [2]}

Born June 19, 1803, in Massachusetts, Charles Heywood joined the U.S. Navy. He rose to the rank of midshipman, on November 1, 1826, then passed midshipman, on April 28, 1832, then to lieutenant, March 8, 1837.^[3] He then married Antonia Delgardo in 1838. He was the father of three children. His eldest child was Charles Heywood, later ninth Commandant of the Marine Corps. Heywood died at sea on January 16, 1853.^[4]

Notes and References

1. http://watervillegenealogy.com/earlywaterville/getperson.php?personID=I3071&tree=2 Heywood, Charles 1803 - 1853; from Early Waterville, Me, Families, accessed April 10,2013
2. Richard W. Amero, The Mexican-American War in Baja California, The Journal of San Diego History, SAN DIEGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY QUARTERLY, Winter 1984, Volume 30, Number 1
3. http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/NHC/Callahan/reg-usn-h.htm US Navy Officers: 1798–1900 – "H", from Naval Historical Center website accessed April 10, 2013
4. Heywood, Charles 1803 – 1853; from Early Waterville, Me, Families, accessed April 10, 2013