Dr. Francis LeBaron Apothecary General (1781-1829) from a miniature in possession of Mrs. Catherine E. Hedge Dr. Francis LeBaron served in the service of the United States as: Surgeon's Mate (Navy), Jan. 31, 1800 to Mar. 1, 1802 Garrison Surgeon's Mate (Army), 1802 to 1808 Garrison Surgeon 1808 to1813 Apothecary General. 1813 to 1821