A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Devereux, Walter Bourchier
DEVEREUX. (Captain, 1845.)
The Honourable Walter Bourchier Devereux, born 3 Nov. 1810, is second surviving son of the late Viscount Hereford, by Frances Elizabeth, third daughter of the late Sir Geo. Cornwall, Bart.; and brother both of the present nobleman, and of the Hon. Humphrey Bohun Devereux, Lieut. B.A. One of his aunts is sister-in-law of Admiral Sir Geo. Cockburn, G.C.B.
This officer entered the Navy 5 Feb. 1824; was awarded, immediately after passing, a commission, 29 Nov. 1830; and from 3 Dec. 1832, until the attainment of his next step, 24 June, 1836, served in North America and the West Indies on board the Vernon 50, and President 52, flag-ships of Sir Geo. Cockburn. He was next appointed to the command, 6 Oct. 1841, of the Snake 16, on the Mediterranean station; and, on the paying off of that sloop, was advanced to Post-rank, 12 Dec. 1845. He has not since been afloat. Agents – Messrs. Goode and Lawrence.