About Charles H. Craven
Lived 1843 – 1898 (aged 54). Charles H. Craven was a military officer.
Charles Henderson Craven (November 30, 1843 – March 1, 1898) was an officer of the United States Navy.
Biography He was a son of Thomas Tingey Craven. He was born at Fort Preble in South Portland, Maine on November 30, 1843.
Craven was promoted to ensign, and served in that capacity in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron until 1865. He participated in many of the engagements in the vicinity of Charleston and Savannah during 1863/64, and was attached to the USS Housatonic when she was blown up in February 1864. Promoted to master in 1865, Craven and his wife Mary Folger (Shepard) Craven are buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Charles H. Craven's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Charles H. Craven's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles H. Craven?
American Navy officer (1843–1898)
When was Charles H. Craven born?
Charles H. Craven was born on 30 November 1843 in Maine, Fort Preble.
When did Charles H. Craven die?
Charles H. Craven died on 1 March 1898 in Washington, D.C..
What was Charles H. Craven's occupation?
Charles H. Craven was a military officer.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Charles H. Craven
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles H. Craven. https://biography.guide/charles-h-craven/
MLA: "Charles H. Craven." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-h-craven/.
Chicago: "Charles H. Craven." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charles-h-craven/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:32 UTC