Background
Blakely, Johnston was born in October 1781 in Seaford, Ireland. Son of John Blakely.
Blakely, Johnston was born in October 1781 in Seaford, Ireland. Son of John Blakely.
Attended U. North Carolina, 1797.
Midshipman United States Navy, 1800, promoted Lieutenant, 1807, master commandant, 1813, captain, 1814. Participated in Tripolitan War. Commanded in Enterprise, 1811-1813, Wasp, 1813-1814.
Destroyed British ship Reindeer, 1814, captured Atalanta, 1814. Received gold medal and thanks of Congress for triumph over Reindeer, 1814.
Married Jane Hoope, December 1813, 1 child.