A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Stopford, Richard Henry
STOPFORD. (Captain, 1845.)
Richard Henry Stopford, born 22 Nov. 1803, is second son of the late Hon. and Rev. Rich. Bruce Stopford, Chaplain to the Queen, Canon of Windsor, Prebendary of Hereford, and Rector of Barton Segrave, co. Northampton, by Hon. Eleanor Powys, sister of Lord Lilford. He is brother of Commander Edw. Stopford, R.N.; nephew of the late Admiral Sir Robt. Stopford, G.C.B., G.C.M.G.; and grandson of James, second Earl of Courtown.
This officer passed his examination in 1824; obtained his first commission 31 Dec. 1826; served as Flag-Lieutenant to Hon. Sir R. Stopford in the Victory 104, at Portsmouth, from 30 April, 1827, until promoted to the rank of Commander, 26 Feb. 1830; and from 18 Dec. 1841, until paid off in 1844, was employed on the South American station in the Pearl 20. He attained his present rank 24 March, 1845. Agents – Messrs. Stilwell.