Background
Stevens, Thomas Holdup was born on July 12, 1848 in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Son of Thomas Holdup, 2d, and Anna Maria (Christie) S.
Stevens, Thomas Holdup was born on July 12, 1848 in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Son of Thomas Holdup, 2d, and Anna Maria (Christie) S.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1868.
Entered United States Navy, October 1, 1863. After 22 years’ sea service and 40 years’ service, was advanced to rank of rear admiral and retired at own request, February 11, 1905 (third of same name to attain flag rank in United States Navy).
Served in Civil War and in Philippine Islands during insurrection. Youngest original naval. Member South.R., Military Order of the Carabao.
Married Washington, Cara de la Montaigne, daughter