A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Gearey, William Henry
GEAREY. (Lieutenant, 1823.)
William Henry Gearey was promoted to a Lieutenancy, 22 March, 1823, in the Surinam 18 Capt. Chas. Crole, on the West India station, whence he afterwards invalided. He next joined 22 Nov. 1826, the Acorn 18, Capt. Alex. Ellice, employed on Particular Service; but, since the period of his leaving that vessel, has not been afloat. Agents – Messrs. Stilwell.