Biography in
ODNB. Fourth son of Sir Gilbert Elliot, second baronet. Elliot was a close confidant to his protégé, Erasmus Gower, and Gower enjoyed a close association with the wider Elliot sphere of influence; Rutherfords, Murrays and Pasleys.
Put off HMS
Cumberland on 27 May 1797 by mutineers. Joined Gower as volunteer midshipman in HMS
Neptune 10 June and remained in
Neptune until 1800. First Lieutenant in HMS
Belleisle at Trafalgar after death of Lieutenant Geale. Made commander 24 December 1805 and post captain 4 December 1813.
