Historical records matching Franklin Wharton, US Marine Corps Commandant
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About Franklin Wharton, US Marine Corps Commandant
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Franklin Wharton, 3rd Marine Corps Commandant
- Birth: Jul. 23, 1767
- Death: Sep. 1, 1818
United States Marine Corps Commandant.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the creation of the new US Marine Corps in 1798, he was commissioned a Captain. He served as officer in charge of the vessel's for Marine detachments during the Quasi War with France in 1801 and at age 36, he was promoted Lieutenant Colonel and the 3rd Commandant of the US Marine Corps in 1804. As Commandant, he participated in virtually every important naval battle, serving aboard warships during the War of 1812.
In 1814, charges and specifications of neglect of duty with submitted against him by some Marine officers and Wharton became the first Commandant to be tried by court marshal. The court, consisting of senior Army and Marines officers, ruled out many of the specifications as being inadmissible and Wharton was acquitted.
He died in office as Commandant at age 51 in New York City. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Burial: Trinity Churchyard, Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
- Plot: extreme back lefthand corner of the cemetery
- Maintained by: Find A Grave
- Record added: Apr 17, 2000
- Find A Grave Memorial# 9129
Biography Wharton was born into a prominent Philadelphia, Pennsylvania family, the son of Joseph Wharton. He had forsaken a successful business career to become the Lieutenant of Marines for the frigate United States, which was still part of the War Department. He was quickly promoted to captain in August 1798 and served as officer in charge of the vessel's Marine Detachment until the close of the Quasi-War with France in 1801.
At age 36 and a Marine officer for only five years, he became Lieutenant Colonel and Marine Corps Commandant on March 6, 1804. He was the first Commandant to occupy the Commandant's House, Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.
As Commandant, Lt. Col. Wharton ordered a detachment of Marines to Georgia and Florida in 1811 to cooperate with United States Army troops in an attempt to subdue an Indian uprising.
Under Wharton's leadership, Marines participated in many important engagements during the War of 1812. They saw action at Annapolis, Fort McHenry, Portsmouth, Craney Island, Bladensburg and New Orleans, and fought under General Henry Dearborn on the northern frontier. At sea, they participated in virtually every important naval battle, serving aboard warships and privateers on the Great Lakes, the Atlantic, and the Pacific.
Marines fought under Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry on Lake Erie and under Commodore Isaac Chauncey on Lake Ontario. Aboard the frigate USS Constitution, Marines were important factors in its victorious battles against HMS Guerriere, HMS Java, HMS Levant, and HMS Cyane. Those aboard USS Wasp saw action in the vessel's engagements with HMS Cyane, HMS Reindeer, and HMS Avon. Marines serving aboard the frigate USS United States were commended for their efficiency in its fight with HMS Macedonian.
Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Wharton died in office on September 1, 1818, in New York City and was buried in New York's Old Trinity Church Yard.
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Book Title: Genealogy of the Wharton Family of Philadelphia, 1664 to 1880
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Franklin Wharton, US Marine Corps Commandant's Timeline
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July 23, 1767
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Province of Pennsylvania
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June 3, 1803
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Washington County, Maryland, United States
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December 17, 1805
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States
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May 18, 1807
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1808
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June 1, 1810
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September 1, 1818
Age 51
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New York, United States
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1818
Age 50
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Trinity Churchyard, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States
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