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Son of Edward P Pearson Sr and Fredericka Smith Pearson and brother of Gen Edward P. Pearson
wife Lesley Josephine Ayer, daughter of James C. Ayer
His obituary gives Reading as birthplace as does the obituary of his older brother Gen. E.P. Pearson. was probably given by wife Fredericka.
New York Times
24 Dec 1890
Abstract
FREDERICK PEARSON
Died suddenly yesterday of heart trouble. He was a conspicous figure in the United states Navy. Born in Reading, Pa., he entered the Annapolis Naval Academy at the age of 16. For 26 years he served in every clime, rising to the level of Lt. Comodore. He resigned his commission while attached to the Alsaka stationb.
He came to New York and soon after married Miss Leslie Josephine Ayer, who, with three children, survive him. His father was an eminant lawyer in the Pennsylvania courts, and at one time was on the Supreme Court bench.
end of obituary
His mother was Fredericka Smith, daughter of the Honorable Frederick Smith of Pennsylvania
Military Service:
1859-1861 Military Academy
1861 Frigate USS St Lawrence, Atlantic coast
1861 Sinking of privateer Petrel
1862-63 Steamer frigate USS Wabash
Attached to to the rifle battery at the reduction of Fort Pulaski, at the occupation of Fernandin's, Fl., and the engagement the day after between the USS Ottawa and the enemy up the St Mary's River; attached to the navy howitzers at the battle of Pocotaligo
Promoted to ensign, 16 Sep 1862;
1864-65 sloop USS Jameson, East India Squadron
1864 commanded chartered steamer USS Ta Kiang, and cooperated with vessels of the English, French, and Dutch fleet at Shimonoseki, strait of Japan, 1864
Commissioned as Lieutenant, 22 Feb Feb 1864
1865-67 Pacific squadron
Commissioned as Lieut. Commander, Jul 25, 1966
1867-68 Steam frigate USS Franklin, flagship European Squadron
1868-69 Practice ship USS Macadonia
1871-72 Special duty, ordinance Bureau
1873-74 USS Brooklyn, European station
1874 Special duty, Hartford, CT
1875-77 Special ordinance duty
Commissioned as Commander, 1 Dec, 1877
Resigned 1 Oct 1885.
Son of Edward P Pearson Sr and Fredericka Smith Pearson and brother of Gen Edward P. Pearson
wife Lesley Josephine Ayer, daughter of James C. Ayer
His obituary gives Reading as birthplace as does the obituary of his older brother Gen. E.P. Pearson. was probably given by wife Fredericka.
New York Times
24 Dec 1890
Abstract
FREDERICK PEARSON
Died suddenly yesterday of heart trouble. He was a conspicous figure in the United states Navy. Born in Reading, Pa., he entered the Annapolis Naval Academy at the age of 16. For 26 years he served in every clime, rising to the level of Lt. Comodore. He resigned his commission while attached to the Alsaka stationb.
He came to New York and soon after married Miss Leslie Josephine Ayer, who, with three children, survive him. His father was an eminant lawyer in the Pennsylvania courts, and at one time was on the Supreme Court bench.
end of obituary
His mother was Fredericka Smith, daughter of the Honorable Frederick Smith of Pennsylvania
Military Service:
1859-1861 Military Academy
1861 Frigate USS St Lawrence, Atlantic coast
1861 Sinking of privateer Petrel
1862-63 Steamer frigate USS Wabash
Attached to to the rifle battery at the reduction of Fort Pulaski, at the occupation of Fernandin's, Fl., and the engagement the day after between the USS Ottawa and the enemy up the St Mary's River; attached to the navy howitzers at the battle of Pocotaligo
Promoted to ensign, 16 Sep 1862;
1864-65 sloop USS Jameson, East India Squadron
1864 commanded chartered steamer USS Ta Kiang, and cooperated with vessels of the English, French, and Dutch fleet at Shimonoseki, strait of Japan, 1864
Commissioned as Lieutenant, 22 Feb Feb 1864
1865-67 Pacific squadron
Commissioned as Lieut. Commander, Jul 25, 1966
1867-68 Steam frigate USS Franklin, flagship European Squadron
1868-69 Practice ship USS Macadonia
1871-72 Special duty, ordinance Bureau
1873-74 USS Brooklyn, European station
1874 Special duty, Hartford, CT
1875-77 Special ordinance duty
Commissioned as Commander, 1 Dec, 1877
Resigned 1 Oct 1885.
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Son of Edward P Pearson Sr and Fredericka Smith Pearson and brother of Gen Edward P. Pearson
wife Lesley Josephine Ayer, daughter of James C. Ayer
His obituary gives Reading as birthplace as does the obituary of his older brother Gen. E.P. Pearson. was probably given by wife Fredericka.
New York Times
24 Dec 1890
Abstract
FREDERICK PEARSON
Died suddenly yesterday of heart trouble. He was a conspicous figure in the United states Navy. Born in Reading, Pa., he entered the Annapolis Naval Academy at the age of 16. For 26 years he served in every clime, rising to the level of Lt. Comodore. He resigned his commission while attached to the Alsaka stationb.
He came to New York and soon after married Miss Leslie Josephine Ayer, who, with three children, survive him. His father was an eminant lawyer in the Pennsylvania courts, and at one time was on the Supreme Court bench.
end of obituary
His mother was Fredericka Smith, daughter of the Honorable Frederick Smith of Pennsylvania
Military Service:
1859-1861 Military Academy
1861 Frigate USS St Lawrence, Atlantic coast
1861 Sinking of privateer Petrel
1862-63 Steamer frigate USS Wabash
Attached to to the rifle battery at the reduction of Fort Pulaski, at the occupation of Fernandin's, Fl., and the engagement the day after between the USS Ottawa and the enemy up the St Mary's River; attached to the navy howitzers at the battle of Pocotaligo
Promoted to ensign, 16 Sep 1862;
1864-65 sloop USS Jameson, East India Squadron
1864 commanded chartered steamer USS Ta Kiang, and cooperated with vessels of the English, French, and Dutch fleet at Shimonoseki, strait of Japan, 1864
Commissioned as Lieutenant, 22 Feb Feb 1864
1865-67 Pacific squadron
Commissioned as Lieut. Commander, Jul 25, 1966
1867-68 Steam frigate USS Franklin, flagship European Squadron
1868-69 Practice ship USS Macadonia
1871-72 Special duty, ordinance Bureau
1873-74 USS Brooklyn, European station
1874 Special duty, Hartford, CT
1875-77 Special ordinance duty
Commissioned as Commander, 1 Dec, 1877
Resigned 1 Oct 1885.
Son of Edward P Pearson Sr and Fredericka Smith Pearson and brother of Gen Edward P. Pearson
wife Lesley Josephine Ayer, daughter of James C. Ayer
His obituary gives Reading as birthplace as does the obituary of his older brother Gen. E.P. Pearson. was probably given by wife Fredericka.
New York Times
24 Dec 1890
Abstract
FREDERICK PEARSON
Died suddenly yesterday of heart trouble. He was a conspicous figure in the United states Navy. Born in Reading, Pa., he entered the Annapolis Naval Academy at the age of 16. For 26 years he served in every clime, rising to the level of Lt. Comodore. He resigned his commission while attached to the Alsaka stationb.
He came to New York and soon after married Miss Leslie Josephine Ayer, who, with three children, survive him. His father was an eminant lawyer in the Pennsylvania courts, and at one time was on the Supreme Court bench.
end of obituary
His mother was Fredericka Smith, daughter of the Honorable Frederick Smith of Pennsylvania
Military Service:
1859-1861 Military Academy
1861 Frigate USS St Lawrence, Atlantic coast
1861 Sinking of privateer Petrel
1862-63 Steamer frigate USS Wabash
Attached to to the rifle battery at the reduction of Fort Pulaski, at the occupation of Fernandin's, Fl., and the engagement the day after between the USS Ottawa and the enemy up the St Mary's River; attached to the navy howitzers at the battle of Pocotaligo
Promoted to ensign, 16 Sep 1862;
1864-65 sloop USS Jameson, East India Squadron
1864 commanded chartered steamer USS Ta Kiang, and cooperated with vessels of the English, French, and Dutch fleet at Shimonoseki, strait of Japan, 1864
Commissioned as Lieutenant, 22 Feb Feb 1864
1865-67 Pacific squadron
Commissioned as Lieut. Commander, Jul 25, 1966
1867-68 Steam frigate USS Franklin, flagship European Squadron
1868-69 Practice ship USS Macadonia
1871-72 Special duty, ordinance Bureau
1873-74 USS Brooklyn, European station
1874 Special duty, Hartford, CT
1875-77 Special ordinance duty
Commissioned as Commander, 1 Dec, 1877
Resigned 1 Oct 1885.
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