A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Duncombe, Arthur
DUNCOMBE, M.P. (Captain, 1834. f-p., 13; h-p., 15.)
The Honourable Arthur Duncombe, born 24 March, 1806, is fourth son of the first Lord Feversham, by Charlotte, only daughter of William, second Earl of Dartmouth; and brother of the present peer. He is also brother of Hon. Octavius Duncombe, M.P., an officer in the 1st regiment of Life Guards; and brother-in-law both of the present Earl of Eldon and of Sir Thos. Digby Legard, Bart.
This officer entered the Navy 1 April, 1819; and obtained a Lieutenancy, 26 Jan. 1826, in the Seringapatam 46, Capt. Chas. Sotheby. After serving for some time in the Challenger 28, he was awarded a Commander’s commission, 18 Aug. 1828. He subsequently joined – 6 Aug. 1830, the Prince Regent 120, bearing the flag at the Nore of Hon. Sir Henry Blackwood – and, 27 June, 1832, the Champion 18, in which sloop he appears to have been employed for two years on the Mediterranean station. Since the date of his Post-promotion, 24 Oct. 1834, he has not been afloat.
Capt. Duncombe is representative in Parliament for the borough of East Retford, and a Groom in Waiting to Her Majesty. He married, 14 July, 1836, Delia, youngest daughter and co-heir of John Wilmer Field, Esq., of Heaton Hall, co. York, and has issue three sons and one daughter. Agents – Messrs. Stilwell.