Commodore Thomas Macdonough was born on December 21, 1783. Macdonough’s father, Thomas Mcdonough senior, was a major in the continental army. He was born in New Castle County, Delaware at the farm, called “The Trap”. Macdonough was the 6th born out of 10 children. He joined the navy at the young age of 16 after his brother, James, came back from the navy with a missing leg! Macdonough served as a midshipman on the USS Ganges.
By Alyssa
By Alyssa