Stephen Champlin's Post War Service-- Part 4: Recruiting and Private Life

John Lisle, whose blog I am taking this information could easily write a book about Stephen Champlin.

In the winter of 1842, Commander Stephen Champlin was placed in charge of the recently established Navy recruiting center at Buffalo.  In the short span less than  four months he had signed up 400 apprentices, seamen and ordinary seamen for service.

Captain and Mrs. Champlin resided on Seneca Street in Buffalo for many years as did many of the city's noted persons during those years.  Their house was well-known for suppers and card parties.

--Brock-Perry