Person Profile

Pearl, James

1790–1840

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Biography

Settling in Newfoundland in 1829 he was granted land at Mount Pearl in 1834.

He worked for representative government in Newfoundland.

Military Service

He entered the Royal Navy in 1801.

He was appointed as a Midshipman RN in 1805.

He was appointed as a Master's Mate RN in 1805.

He served in H.M.S. Neptune.

He was appointed as a Lieutenant RN (With seniority dated 21/12/1808).

He served in H.M.S. Mediator as Second Lieutenant.

He was appointed as a Commander RN in 1827. (He was retired).

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