Passed his examination at Plymouth, in May 1810; obtained a lieutenant’s commission on the 25th July 1811; commanded the Hound revenue cutter (a very successful cruiser against the smugglers) in 1819 and 1820; and was promoted to his present rank, Oct. 9th, 1822.

This officer married, Feb. 2d, 1821, Elizabeth Rolleston, niece to A. Boyd, Esq. of Gostler, co. Donegal, Ireland.