James F. Schenck
James Findlay Schenck (June 11, 1807 – December 21, 1882) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy who served in the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War. His younger brother, Robert C. Schenck, was a Union Army general and a United States Ambassador to Brazil.
James Findlay Schenck | |
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| Born | June 11, 1807 Franklin, Ohio |
| Died | December 21, 1882 (aged 75) Dayton, Ohio |
| Place of burial | Woodland Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1825–1869 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Commands held | Saginaw St. Lawrence Powhatan |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
| Relations | Robert C. Schenck (brother) |
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