A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Bedford, Delboeuf Baker
BEDFORD. (Lieutenant, 1830.)
Delboeuf Baker Bedford is son of the late Capt. John Bedford, R.N., who lost a leg whilst in command of H.M.S. Swallow; brother of Lieut. R. T. Bedford, R.N.; and first cousin of Lieut. John Tom, R.N.
This officer entered the Navy 17 Jan. 1821; passed his examination in 1827; and was promoted to a Lieutenancy, 14 Jan. 1830, in the Ranger 28, Capt. Wm. Walpole, on the West India station. He was subsequently employed, from 6 Nov. 1833, until Nov. 1835, on board the Jaseur 16, commanded in the Mediterranean by Capt. John Halkett; but has not since been afloat.