Background
Barclay, Charles James was born on September 8, 1843 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William J. and Anna (Musgrave) Barclay.
Charles James Barclay
September 8, 1843 (age 175)
Promoted ensign, October 1, 1863. Advanced through grades to rear admiral, September 11, 1903. On board Wachusett, Brazilian Squadron, 1863-1864. Participated in capture of Confederate cruiser Florida in harbor of Bahia, Brazil, October 7, 1864. Commanded Raleigh. January-March 1897, Amphitrite, 1897-1898. Commandant Naval War College, 1900. Retired September 8, 1905. Home: Brookline, Mass.
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Education
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1863.
Career
Promoted ensign, October 1, 1863. Advanced through grades to rear admiral, September 11, 1903. On board Wachusett, Brazilian Squadron, 1863-1864.
Participated in capture of Confederate cruiser Florida in harbor of Bahia, Brazil, October 7, 1864. Commanded Raleigh. January-March 1897, Amphitrite, 1897-1898. Commandant Naval War College, 1900.
Retired September 8, 1905. Home: Brookline, Mass.
Connections
Married Annie T. Tobey, February 1868.
