​BATTERSBY. (Lieutenant, 1828.)

John Palmer Battersby is eldest son of the late Rev. Leslie Battersby, LL.D., of Skreene, co. Sligo, by Anna Maria, daughter of Patrick Palmer, Esq., barrister-at-law; and nephew both of Lieut, Col. Battersby, C.B., and of the late Capt. Henry Robt. Battersby, R.N.

This officer entered the Navy 12 Aug. 1809; passed his examination in 1816; obtained his commission 28 Feb. 1828; was appointed, 12 Jan. 1839, pro tem., to the Niagara 20, Capt. Williams Sandom, on the lakes of Canada; and since the summer of 1840 has been unemployed.

He married, 4 Aug. 1835, Maria, second daughter of the late Chas. Jones, Esq., of Kilmacarick House, co. Wicklow. Agent – Joseph Woodhead.