A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Fothergill, William
FOTHERGILL. (Lieutenant, 1830.)
William Fothergill entered the Navy 18 May, 1811; passed his examination in 1818; and was promoted to the rank he now holds 22 July, 1830. With the exception of a command, from 11 Oct. 1834, to Sept. 1837, of the Stork Revenue-vessel, he has been uninterruptedly employed in the Coast Guard since 27 March, 1833.