Thomas Conrad

Thomas Conrad was born on 10 May 1715 in Port Royal, Jamaica to Johnathan Conrad. 
In 1730, he became Midshipman aboard the HMS Dragon which hunted pirates. Its Captain being Captain Charles Brown. In 1735, he made Lieutenant. 
In 1740, he married Molly Conrad. 
In 1742, he had a son: Alfred Conrad.
In 1746, he had a son: Philip Conrad. 
In 1748, he fought at the Battle of Saint-Louis-du-Sud, Sud Department, Haiti. There, Captain Brown was killed and he took over command of the HMS Dragon, winning him and Charles Knowles the battle. 
During the Seven Years War, he led his ship through several battles against the French and Spanish Navies, earning him the promotion to Commander in 1757 and Captain in 1762. He died in a battle with French frigates just off the coast of Punta de Maisi, Guantanamo Province, Cuba.