Thomas H. Stevens, Jr.
| Thomas Holdup Stevens Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 27, 1819 Middletown, Connecticut |
| Died | May 13, 1896 (aged 76) Rockville, Maryland |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States
|
| Service/branch |
 United States Navy
|
| Years of service | 1836–1855, 1858–1881 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held |
Ottawa Maratanza Monitor Sonoma Patapsco Oneida Winnebago Guerriere Pacific Squadron |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Relations | Thomas Holdup Stevens (father) |
Thomas Holdup Stevens Jr. (27 May 1819 – 13 May 1896) was an admiral of the United States Navy who fought in the American Civil War.
Stevens, the son of Captain Thomas Holdup Stevens (1795–1841) was born in Middletown, Connecticut, on 27 May 1819. He was appointed acting midshipman on 14 December 1836 and, after two years at sea in Independence, was warranted midshipman. After three months leave, from April to June 1840, he served at the Depot of Charts and Instruments. Following a tour at the Washington Navy Yard and coast survey duty at New York, he attended the Naval School at Philadelphia, stood his examination on 2 June 1842, and was warranted a passed midshipman on 2 July. Between 1842 and 1855, Stevens served at various posts ashore, among which were two tours on coast survey duty, one tour as acting master of Michigan during her construction and 30 months as storekeeper in Honolulu, Hawaii. In September 1855, Lt. Stevens was dropped from the Navy under an Act of 28 February 1855.
On 29 January 1858, he was recommissioned a lieutenant. From then until the outbreak of the Civil War, Stevens served with the Home Squadron, principally in Roanoke, Colorado, and Michigan. On 4 September 1861, he assumed command of Ottawa. In November, he fought at Port Royal, South Carolina and helped capture Forts Beauregard and Walker. Between New Year's Day and 4 March 1862, he blockaded the coast of Florida and helped to capture Fort Clinch, and the towns of Fernandina and St. Mary's. He also commanded the first expedition up the St. Johns River in March and April.
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