A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Markett, John
MARKETT. (Lieutenant, 1833.)
John Markett entered the Navy 12 April, 1814; passed his examination in 1822; acquired the rank of Lieutenant 31 May, 1833; was appointed, 1 June, 1837, to the Magnificent receiving-ship at Jamaica, Capt. John Paget; and since 14 July, 1838, has been in command of a station in the Coast Guard.