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Adm. pens. at ST JOHN'S, Mar. 20, 1823. [8th] s. of Peter John, Esq., of Little Houghton, Northants. B. June 21, 1804, in Hertfordshire. Educated privately by Mr Boudier, of Wellingborough. ' Matric. Michs. 1823; B.A. 1827; M.A. 1831. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) Sept. 23, 1827; priest, Sept. 21, 1828; C. of Willoughton, Lincs., 1827-36 and C. of Blyborough, 1827-46. C. of Scotton, 1853-6. R. of Aunsby, 1856-83. Joint Secretary, with the Rev. J. C. Pigott, of Grand National Archery Society, 1846-60; Secretary, 1860-80. ‘Never missed a meeting’; presented on retirement with a cheque for £200 by his brother archers, July 29, 1880. Won the Crunden bugle in 1848 and 1849. Married, March 30, 1853, Sarah Maria, dau. of William Charles Booth, Esq., of Twemlow Hall, Cheshire. Died Jan. 27, 1883, at Aunsby rectory. Father of Harold (1894); brother of Charles B. (1804) and Edward (1814). (Boase, VI. 85; Scott, MSS.; Clergy List; Crockford; Fox-Davies, Armorial Families; The Guardian, Feb. 7, 1883.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1827 | Appt(Licensing) | Luard, Octavius | Willoughton / | Stipendiary Curate | View |
| 1827 | Appt(Licensing) | Luard, Octavius | Blyborough / | Stipendiary Curate | View |
| 1827 | Ordi(ordination) | Luard, Octavius | / | deacon | View |
| 1828 | Ordi(ordination) | Luard, Octavius | / | priest | View |