A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Daniell, Richard
DANIELL. (Lieut., 1815. f-p., 9; h-p., 32.)
Richard Daniell entered the Navy, 3 Oct. 1806, as Fst.-cl. Vol., on board the Achille 74, Capt. Sir Rich. King, under whom he served on the Home and Mediterranean stations, the last three years as Midshipman, until Feb. 1812. He then became attached for short periods to the Active 38, Capt. Jas. Alex. Gordon, and Doterel 16, Capt. Wm. Westcott Daniell; after which he again cruized with Capt. Gordon on the Seahorse 38; and, proceeding eventually to North America in the Severn 40, Capt. Joseph Nourse, took part, on removing to the Tonnant 80, flag-ship of Sir Alex. Cochrane, in the expedition against New Orleans. He was promoted, 18 Feb. 1815, to a Lieutenancy in the Alceste troop-ship, Capt. Dan. Lawrence; and since 30 Aug. following has been on half-pay.
Lieut. Daniell is a Justice of the Peace for the counties of Uitenhage and Albany, Cape of Good Hope. He married, 16 May, 1839, Harriett Mary, second daughter of the late P. Dunsterville, Esq., of Plymouth. Agent – Frederick Dufaur.