James Broom, Delaware
I received a photocopy of news article in the Carthage Gazette, January 22, 1814 (page 2). It may help someone. The Tennessee State Archives has microfilms for early copies of some papers. The article originally appeared in the National Aegis. The beginning paragraphs are as follows:
"James’ Broom, first lieutenant of marines on board the Chesapeake, about twenty four years of age, was killed in the action with the Shannon, on the first of June [1813].
He was born at Wilmington, in the state of Delaware, his father, major Abraham Broom, till this unfortunate bereavement, had three sons, all of whom were enrolled in the naval or military services of their country.
His brother Charles, about eighteen years of age, is now a lieutenant of marines, serving with Commodore Chauncey on the Lakes, and promises to be an ornament to his profession, having to use the expression of his gallont commander in relation to him, “a v_eraa? head upon young shoulders.
His youngest brother, Thomas, is a cadet at West Point preparing for militatary service.
James was on board the Chesapeake as midshipman on his first cruise when she was attacked by the Leopard, and when at his station on the quarter deck by the side of the Commodore, received several wounds.These he never forgot and ardently wished for an opportunity to wipe off the stain on the nation flag, which that unhappy event, however unjust, was supposed to have occasioned. [following paragraphs give more details.}