The Biographical Dictionary of America/Armstrong, James F.

ARMSTRONG, James F., naval officer, was born at Salem, N.J., Nov. 20, 1817. He entered the U.S. navy as midshipman, March 7, 1832, served on the Delaware, 1832-36, and on the Boston in 1837. He was promoted passed midshipman in 1838; lieutenant, Dec. 8, 1842; and commander, June 8, 1861, serving in that capacity on the Sumter of the blockading squadron. He took part in the capture of Fort Macon; was promoted captain on the retired list, April 4, 1867, and served again on the active list from Sept, 27, 1871, to Sept. 2, 1872. He died in New Haven, Conn., April 19, 1873.