Robert F. Stockton
Robert F. Stockton | |
|---|---|
| United States Senator from New Jersey | |
| In office March 4, 1851 – January 10, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | William L. Dayton |
| Succeeded by | John Renshaw Thomson |
| 2nd Military Governor of California | |
| In office July 29, 1846 – January 16, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | Andrés Pico (as acting Governor of Alta California) John D. Sloat |
| Succeeded by | Stephen W. Kearny |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Field Stockton August 20, 1795 Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | October 7, 1866 (aged 71) Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Awards | Fort Stockton, Texas, Stockton, Missouri
Stockton, California, named after him |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1811–1850 |
| Rank | Commodore |
| Commands | Princeton Congress Pacific Squadron New Jersey militia |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 Mexican–American War |
Robert Field Stockton (August 20, 1795 – October 7, 1866) was a United States Navy commodore, notable in the capture of California during the Mexican–American War. He was a naval innovator and an early advocate for a propeller-driven, steam-powered navy. Stockton was from a notable political family and also served as a U.S. senator from New Jersey.