Admiral Sir Samuel Hood Baronet
1776: Entered Royal Navy and was assigned to H.M.S. Courageux. Courageux was commanded by 2nd cousin Captain (later 1st Viscount) Samuel Hood.
25 Sep 1806 Commanding the Mars, (same ship that his brother Alexander Hood was aboard when he sustained a fatal wound in 1798 ) cruising off Rochefort, captured French frigates Infatigable and Gloire.1809 - 1811: Commanded elements in the Mediterranean theatre.
August 1811: Promoted to Vice Admiral. Appointed shortly thereafter to be Commander-in-Chief of the East Indies.
24 December 1814: Died at Madras following days spent in a high fever.For Details of his illustrious Naval career see: hmshood.com/ship/history/ Family.html <http://hmshood.com/ship/history/Family.html>
Also M.P. for Westminster - 19 Nov 1806. No heirs. 25 September 1805: Hood was seriously wounded during an engagement with French ships off Rochefort. He was shot by a musket in the right elbow. The arm had to be amputated. April 1809: Created a baronet. August 1811: Promoted to Vice Admiral. Appointed shortly thereafter to be Commander-in-Chief of the East Indies. Source: MacKenzie Peerage by Diane MacKenzie
Acceded 2nd Baronet of Great Barr
MP of Great Barr, Staffordshire. E. Cr. 1806. Suc. 1828, m 1815 Catherine-Julia, dau. of Sir Hugh Bateman, Bart., dec.
Source: Title: The peerage of the British empire as at present existing. To which is added the baronetage
Author(s): Lodge Edmund
Publication Date: 1911
Francis Edward Scott of Hartington Hall, Derbysh E. Cr. 1806. B. 1824, suc. 1824.
Source:Title: The peerage of the British empire as at present existing. To which is added the baronetage
Author(s): Lodge Edmund
Publication Date: 1911