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A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Butler, Charles Wandesford

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1643540A Naval Biographical Dictionary — Butler, Charles WandesfordWilliam Richard O'Byrne

BUTLER, Lord. (Lieutenant, 1844.)

Charles Wandesford Butler is youngest son of the late Marquess of Ormonde, by Grace Louisa, daughter of the Right Hon. John Staples; and has two brothers, Lords Walter and Jas. Wandesford Butler, in the Army.

This officer entered the Navy 1 Oct. 1833; passed his examination 21 Feb. 1840; served two years as Mate with Lord Clarence Edw. Paget in the Aigle 24, on the Mediterranean station; and was advanced to his present rank 10 June, 1844. He has been employed, since 28 June, 1845, in the Calliope 26, Capt. Edw. Stanley, on the East India station.