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(1778-1869), entered the U. S. navy in 1798. He captured the French ships, " Deux Amis," " Diana " and " Louisa Bridger," while commanding the " Experiment" in 1800. During the Tripolitan War he was executive officer of the " Constitution," and commanded the " Siren " from 1803 to 1806. While commanding the " Constitution " he captured the " Pictou " and the British brigs " Catherine " and "Phoenix" in 1813. In 1814 he captured the " Lord Nelson " and the "Susan." In 1815 he took the British ships of war, " Cyane " and " Levant." He received the sobriquet of " Old Ironsides," and died a rear-admiral. He was the grandfather of Charles Stewart Parnell.