Jacob Nicholas Jones (1768 - 1850)

Commodore Jacob Nicholas Jones

Born Mar 1768 in Smyrna, Delaware

Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]

[sibling(s) unknown]

[spouse(s) unknown]

[children unknown]

Died 3 Aug 1850 at age 82 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Jacob Jones was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal in the War of 1812.

Commodore Jacob Jones served in the United States Navy in the War of 1812
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Biography

Research shows Jacob's parents died and he became an orphan at a very young age. It is unknown where he received his education; but, he apparently practiced medicine and worked as a clerk for the Delaware Supreme Court. He was married to Anna Matilda Sykes the daughter of the 15th Governor of Delaware.

After her passing he joined the Navy and advanced rapidly through the ranks. During his command of the USS Wasp he captured the Royal Navy sloop of war HMS Frolic and was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

USS Wasp captures HMS Frolic

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