In chambers on 9th inst., in re Richard Stevens, on the application of Mr O’Reilly, the evidence of Dr Young in the inquisition herein was taken, and the inquisition closed, and the said Richard Stevens, who is now in Seacliffe Asylum, found lunatic. -Western Star, 12/12/1885.
Word was received in town yesterday of the death on Monday at the Seacliff Asylum of Mr Richard Stevens, one of the veritable oldest inhabitants of this part of the island. The late Mr Stevens, or “Old Uncle Dick,” by which sobriquet he was best known, settled in Riverton in the early whaling days, and will be well remembered by all in the district except the very new chums. About a year since his reason became slightly impaired and he was removed to the institution where he on Monday breathed his last. The late Mr Stevens, who was about 90 years of age, was one of the last survivors of Waterloo. At that time he was a boy of 15, and he often used to recount his recollections of the great triumph. He also served with the Iron Duke in other engagements. The deceased gentleman leaves besides Mrs Densham, who is a daughter, many relatives about Riverton. -Western Star, 10/7/1889.
An online copy of the "Waterloo Roll Call," published in 1904, contains no reference to a Richard Stevens. That does not necessarily mean that Stevens lied about his military experiences. I do not know how complete the "Roll Call" is.
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