James Findlay Schenck | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1807-06-11)June 11, 1807 |
| Died | December 21, 1882(1882-12-21) (aged 75) |
| Place of burial | Woodland Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1825–1869 |
| Rank |  Rear admiral |
| Commands | Saginaw St. Lawrence Powhatan |
| Battles / wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
| Relations | Robert C. Schenck (brother) |
James Findlay Schenck (June 11, 1807 – December 21, 1882) was arear admiral in theUnited States Navy who served in theMexican–American War and theAmerican Civil War. His younger brother,Robert C. Schenck, was aUnion Armygeneral and aUnited States Ambassador to Brazil.
Born inFranklin, Ohio, he was the son ofWilliam C. Schenck, the founder of Franklin. He enteredWest Point as a cadet in the class of 1826, but left before graduation. Schenck was appointedmidshipman in the United States Navy in 1825, and later promoted tolieutenant. During the Mexican–American War, he served underCommodore Stockton in theConquest of California. In 1846, Schenck planted American victory flags atSanta Barbara,San Pedro andPueblo de Los Angeles, claiming the areas asUnited States territory.[1]
In 1862, Schenck was given command ofSt. Lawrence in theWest Gulf Blockading Squadron. Schenck also commandedPowhatan and the 3rd Division of AdmiralDavid Dixon Porter's fleet inoperations against Fort Fisher, and was mentioned for gallantry in Admiral Porter's action report. He was later promoted torear admiral on September 21, 1868, and retired on June 11, 1869.
Rear Admiral Schenck died atDayton, Ohio, and is interred in theWoodland Cemetery in Dayton.
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