Henry won distinction as a ship captain in the East
India trade, and as sailing master on one of the
McDonough's ships in the Battle of Lake Champlain.
("Life and letters of George Bancroft", Howe,
vol.1, p.17). Henry died at the age of 30.
1.1.5b.1.9a.1.10.2 John Chandler Bancroft
Birth
27 Jun 1789, Worcester, Massachusetts
Death
1821, At Sea
John "followed the sea and was lost in 1821 on a
voyage from Portsmouth, England, to the West Indies
at the age of 32".