Stephen Clegg Rowan (1805 - 31 March 1890) was an admiral in the United States Navy who served during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Rowan came to the United States at the age of 10 and lived in Piqua, Ohio. Appointed midshipman in the U.S. Navy on 1 February 1826, he took an active role in the Mexican-American War, serving as executive officer of "Cyane" during the capture of Monterey, … Wikipedia
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