Major Jacob Henniker

Admiral Major Jacob Henniker (1780–1843) was a 19th-century Royal Navy commander.

The ship operated in the English Channel guarding against French invasion (a true fear at that time) and was in the fleet of Admiral Saumarez based in Guernsey.

[1] While in command of Albacore he came to public acclaim for the capture of five armed luggers off the coast of France on 4 October 1804.

[4] In April 1829 (aged 48) he married his cousin Ann Eliza Henniker.

They had at least seven children, including a daughter, Anna Cassandra, and a son, Frederick Henniker (1842-1908).