Mr. [James Pendleton] Kennedy obtained for her [Mrs. Somerville's] son, James Hopewell Somerville, the appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis...". He served with distinction in the Mexican War.
Admiral Balch...remembered Lieutenant Somerville: that he was much liked, and that he was considered a promising and rising officer. He died of fever, at Key West, Florida, February 4th, 1850, aged 28 years, and he is buried there. [Source]
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