A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Addington, William Wells
ADDINGTON. (Lieutenant, 1846.)
The Honourable William Wells Addington, born 25 March, 1824, is second son of the present Viscount Sidmouth, by Mary, daughter of the Rev. John Young; and grandson of the Right Hon. Henry Addington, who, on resigning the office of Prime Minister, was elevated to the peerage as first Viscount Sidmouth.
This officer passed his examination 20 July, 1843; was appointed Mate, 4 July, 1845, of the Hibernia 110, flag-ship in the Mediterranean of Sir Wm. Parker; and obtained his commission 8 June, 1846. He has not since been employed.