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David Conner

United States Navy Commodore (1792-1856)

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Born: 1792
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1.Stated in SNACRetrieved 2017-10-09
2.Stated in Find a GraveRetrieved 2017-10-09
3.Stated in National Archives IdentifierRetrieved 2017-10-09
4.Stated in Faceted Application of Subject TerminologyRetrieved 2017-10-09
5.Stated in Conner, David (1792-1856), naval officerRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Died: March 20, 1856
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1.Stated in SNACRetrieved 2017-10-09
2.Stated in Find a GraveRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Birthplace: Harrisburg
Place of death: Philadelphia
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: military officer
, diplomat
Positions held: ambassador
Spouse: Susan Dilwyn Physick

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David Conner was an officer and commodore of the United States Navy. He served in the War of 1812 and led the Home Squadron during the Mexican–American War. He led the successful naval assault during the siege of Veracruz which included the landing of 10,000 U.S. troops, the largest U.S. military amphibious assault at the time. He served on the Board of Navy Commissioners; as the first Chief of the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repair; as a Special Diplomatic Agent to Mexico and commanded the Philadelphia Naval Yard.

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USS Conner1942 Fletcher-class destroyer

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Sex or gender: male
Military branch: United States Navy
Participated in conflict: War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Siege of Veracruz
Given name: David
Place of burial: Laurel Hill Cemetery
Family name: Conner
Archives at: New York Public Library Main Branch collection: Manuscripts and Archives Division · title: David Conner papers · inventory number: MssCol 642
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1.archives.nypl.org/mss/642Retrieved 2025-07-14
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Child: Philip Syng Physick Conner

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