Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios - Vice-Admiral Stephen C. Rowan

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                                   ROWAN
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   ROWAN, VICE-ADMIRAL STEPHEN C., born in Ireland December 25, 1808.
   Came to America in early life. Appointed midshipman from Ohio 1826.
   Commissioned Lieutenant in 1837, and served in coast survey. In
   command of the "Pawnee" on breaking out of Civil war. Transferred to
   the "Delaware", and commanded the attack on Roanoke Island. Promoted
   to captain and commodore on same day. Received the thanks of Congress
   and made rear-admiral in 1866. Commanded at Norfolk. While chief of
   Asiatic squadron 1870, made vice-admiral. Governor of Philadelphia
   Naval Asylum after 1882. Died in 1890.