Henry Thatcher

Henry Knox Thatcher (26 May 1806 – 5 April 1880) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy, who served during the American Civil War.

For the first chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court, see Henry Calvin Thatcher.
Henry Knox Thatcher
Born(1806-05-26)May 26, 1806
Thomaston, Maine, U.S.
DiedApril 5, 1880(1880-04-05) (aged 73)
Winchester, Massachusetts, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1823–1868
Rank Rear admiral
Commands heldRelief
Decatur
Constellation
Colorado
Western Gulf Squadron
North Pacific Squadron
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
RelationsHenry Knox (grandfather)
Lucy Flucker Knox (grandmother)
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