A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Kellett, Arthur
KELLETT. (Commander, 1839.)
Arthur Kellett is cousin of Capt. Henry Kellett, R.N., C.B.
This officer entered the Navy 24 June, 1811; passed his examination in 1819; and was made Lieutenant, 16 Dec. 1825, into the Esk 20, Capt. Wm. Jardine Purchas, on the coast of Africa, whence he returned to England in May, 1828. He attained his present rank, after having had command, from 20 Dec. 1837 until July 1839, of the Brisk brigantine,on the station last named, 7 Nov. 1839; and was lastly, from 2 Sept. 1841 until the close of 1846, employed in the Coast Guard.
He married, in 1834, Maria Lucinda, eldest daughter of the late Major Hanna, 56th Regt. Agents – Messrs. Chard.