A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Gresham, Thomas
GRESHAM. (Lieut., 1843. f-p., 11; h-p., 0.)
Thomas Gresham is only surviving son of Thos. Gresham, Esq., of Doncaster, co. York, a lineal descendant of Sir Thos. Gresham, the celebrated founder of the Royal Exchange. One of his sisters is married to a son of the late General Skelton, E.I.C.S.
This officer entered the Navy 29 July, 1836; passed his examination 7 May, 1843; and obtained his commission 7 June following. His appointments have since been – 1 Sept. 1843, to the Formidable 84, Capt. Sir Chas. Sullivan, flag-ship afterwards of Sir Edw. W. C. R. Owen, on the Mediterranean station – 13 May, 1845, as Additional, to the Vernon 50, bearing the flag in South America of Rear-Admiral Sam. Hood Inglefield – and, 19 March, 1846, to the Melampus 42, Capt. John Norman Campbell, with whom he is at present serving on the latter station. Agent – Fred. Dufaur.