Second son of Sir William Rowley, Bart, of Tendring Hall, co. Suffolk, by Susannah Edith, sister to Sir Robert Horland, Bart.

This officer was made lieutenant April 9, 1808; and commander in Aug. 1810; appointed to the Pelorus brig. in Mar. 1811; and posted into the Blossom of 24 guns, Sept. 30, 1812. Since the peace he has commanded the Sybille 44, bearing the flag of his uncle, Sir Charles Rowley, K.C.B. on the Jamaica station.

Captain Rowley married, in 1824, Charlotte, daughter of John Moseley, of Toftres, co. Norfolk, Esq.

Agents.– Messrs. Chard.