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David Farragut

David Farragut’s full birth name is James Glasgow Farragut. He was born on July 5, 1801 at Campbell’s Station, but then as a baby moved to New Orleans, and spent his childhood there. (Tucker) When he was in New orleans, Commodore David Porter became his guardian after being so grateful to his family for providing him comfort. He looked after James while he was growing up and took him along and trained him as a naval officer.
When James was nine, Porter had made his new adopted son an appointment for him as a midshipman in the navy on December 17, 18109.(Tucker) He then served under Porter aboard the frigate Essex during the War of 1812. (Tucker) He was captured in the sanguinary battle with HMSS Phoebe and Cherub on March

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