A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Battersby, John Palmer
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.