John Adams Webster, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States navy captain
Date of Birth: 19-Sep-1789
Place of Birth: Broom's Bloom, Maryland, United States
Date of Death: 04-Jul-1877
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About John Adams Webster
- John Adams Webster (1789–1877) was a captain in the United States Navy, who, as a young third lieutenant, heard the sound of the British oars as its small flotilla approach Fort McHenry in Baltimore, September 13, 1814.
- He remained in the battle in spite of being wounded twice and received commendations for this from the City of Baltimore and the State of Maryland.
- It was during this battle that Francis Scott Key wrote the “Star Spangled Banner”.
- Webster remained active in his military service serving as a captain in the Revenue Service until his death.
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