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Thomas Stevens (MP For Weymouth And Melcombe Regis)
Thomas, Tom Stevens or Thomas, Tom Stephens may refer to: Military *Thomas Holdup Stevens (1795–1841), American naval commander in the War of 1812 * Thomas H. Stevens Jr. (1819–1896), admiral of the United States Navy who fought in the American Civil War Politicians * Thomas Stevens (MP for Gloucester), MP for Gloucester, 1420–1442 * Thomas G. Stephens (1818–?), Wisconsin legislator *Thomas Blacket Stephens (1819–1877), mayor of Brisbane * Thomas Jordan Stevens (1848–1900), member of the Utah State legislature * Thomas E. Stephens (politician) (1904–1988), American politician *Tom Stephens (born 1951), Australian politician, member of the Parliament of Western Australia 1982 to 2013 *Tom Stevens (Objectivist Party politician) (1956–2019), American politician, 2008 and 2012 presidential nominee of the Objectivist Party *Tom Stevens (Vermont politician), member of the Vermont House of Representatives Religion * Thomas Stevens (monk) (c. 1490–1550), abbot of Netley ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Holdup Stevens
Captain Thomas Holdup Stevens, USN (February 22, 1795 – January 21, 1841) was an American naval commander in the War of 1812. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Thomas Holdup was orphaned at an early age and was adopted by General Daniel Stevens. On February 8, 1809, he was appointed midshipman on board ''Hornet''. From then until 1812, he served successively in ''Constitution'', ''President'', and ''John Adams''. Late in 1812, he was assigned to duty with Commodore Isaac Chauncey and distinguished himself in the attack on Black Rock on November 28. Commodore Chauncey appointed him acting lieutenant in January 1813 and his permanent commission in that rank, to date from July 24, was confirmed by the Senate on August 3. On September 10, he again distinguished himself as captain of the sloop, ''Trippe'', during the Battle of Lake Erie. In 1815, an Act of the Legislature of South Carolina enabled him to add General Stevens' surname to his own. Following the War of 1812, St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |