The Biographical Dictionary of America/Barron, Samuel (1802–1888)

​BARRON, Samuel, naval officer, was born at Hampton, Va., in 1802. He was commissioned midshipman, U.S.N., Jan. 1, 1812, and was promoted lieutenant, March 3, 1827. His next promotion was on July 15, 1847, when he was made commander, and he became a captain, Sept. 14, 1855. He was dismissed Nov. 22, 1861, and was given the rank of commodore in the Confederate navy. He commanded Fort Hatteras, and, being compelled to capitulate, was taken prisoner by the Union forces, and remained in captivity for about a year. After being exchanged in 1862, he was sent to London to equip vessels as blockade runners and privateers for the Confederates, and remained there until the close of the war. He then became a farmer in Virginia. He died Feb. 20, 1888.

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