John D. Sloat

John Drake Sloat
John Drake Sloat
1st Military Governor of California
In office
July 7 – 29, 1846
Preceded byPío Pico (civil governor)
Succeeded byRobert F. Stockton
Personal details
Born(1781-07-26)July 26, 1781
Sloatsburg, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 28, 1867(1867-11-28) (aged 86)
New Brighton, New York, U.S.
Resting placeGreen-Wood Cemetery, New York City
AwardsSloat
The Sloat Monument in Monterey was built in his honor.
Sloat Blvd in San Francisco.
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1800–1861
Rank Commodore
Rear Admiral
UnitUnited States
CommandsGrampus
St. Louis
Pacific Squadron
Battles/warsWar of 1812
Capture of the sloop Anne
Mexican–American War

John Drake Sloat (July 26, 1781[1][2] – November 28, 1867) was a commodore in the United States Navy who, in 1846, claimed California for the United States.

  1. ^ Hague, Harlan (1999). "Sloat, John Drake". American National Biography. New York: Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/anb/9780198606697.article.0400914. (subscription required)
  2. ^ "Sloat I (Destroyer No. 316)". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 2022-05-14.