Background
STOCKTON, Charles Herbert was born on October 13, 1845 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Son of Reverend W. R. Stockton, Doctor of Divinity, and Emma T. Stockton.
STOCKTON, Charles Herbert was born on October 13, 1845 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Son of Reverend W. R. Stockton, Doctor of Divinity, and Emma T. Stockton.
United States Naval Academy. Graduated from the Naval Academy 1865 and went into active service at once as a midshipman, making various cruises, and being promoted to the rank of Commander, 1892.
While Lieutenant-Commander in command of the United States.S. “Thetis,” cruised in the Arctic Ocean from the mouth of the Mackenzie to Wrangel land, 1889. In command “ Yorktown,” Asiatic Station, 1895-1897. President United States Naval War College, 1898-1900.
Promoted Captain 1899. In command battleship “Kentucky,” Asiatic Station, 1901-1903. Naval Attach^ to American Embassy, London, 1903-1906.
Promoted Rear-Admiral, 1906. On duty Navy Department, Washington, District of Columbia (United States.), 1906-1907. In command Special Service Squadron, 1907.
Retired, 1 1907; a representative of the United States at International (Naval) Conference which met in i London, 1908. Doctor of Laws University of Washington, 1909.
Clubs: University, Century, New York; University, Providence; Chevy Chase, Metropolitan, Washington.
Spouse 1880, Pauline Lentilhon,daughter of Peter V. King of New York.