Background
William was born on May 7, 1774 in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. The son of Doctor Absolom and Miss (Taylor) Bainbridge.
William was born on May 7, 1774 in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. The son of Doctor Absolom and Miss (Taylor) Bainbridge.
As commanding officer of the Charlestown Navy Yard, William Bainbridge inaugurated the first school for naval officers, and served as a member of the Board of Navy Commissioners.
William Bainbridge was married to Susan Hyleger. They had 5 children.