Alexander Murray (1755–1821)

Commodore Alexander Murray (July 12, 1755 – October 6, 1821) was an officer who served in the Continental Navy, the Continental Army, and later the United States Navy, during the American Revolutionary War, the Quasi-War with France and the First Barbary War in North Africa.

For other people with the same name, see Alexander Murray.
Commodore

Alexander Murray
Born(1755-07-12)July 12, 1755
Chestertown, Maryland
DiedOctober 6, 1821(1821-10-06) (aged 66)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchContinental Navy
Continental Army
United States Navy
Years of service1776–1783
1794–1821
RankCaptain (Army)
Commodore (Navy)
Unit1st Maryland Regiment
Commands held
  • USS Montezuma
  • USS Insurgent
  • USS Constellation
  • USS Adams
  • Philadelphia Navy Yard
Battles/warsAmerican Revolutionary War
Quasi-War with France
First Barbary War
RelationsMagnus Miller Murray (son)
Alexander Murray (grandson)
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