| Sir John Harpur-Crewe | |
|---|---|
from a larger painting of him outside Calke Abbey |
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| Born | 1824 |
| Died | 1888 |
| Occupation | Gentleman |
| Spouse | yes |
| Children | yes |
| Parents | Sir George Harpur-Crewe and Jane (was Whitaker) |
Sir John Harpur-Crewe, 9th Baronet (1824–1888) was a British baronet. He served as a High Sheriff of Derbyshire in 1853. He was the ninth Baronet of Calke Abbey)
John Harpur Crewe was the son of Sir George Harpur-Crewe who had married in 1819 Jane Whitaker, daughter of the Rev. Thomas Whitaker, Vicar of Mendham, Norfolk. John was one of six children. The Harpur-Crewe's family seat is at Calke Abbey, a stone mansion built by his namesake in 1704. He married Georgina Jane Henrietta Lovell.
Sir John served as High Sheriff of Derbyshire in 1853[1] but apart from this position he, like his son, played no part in public life. John Joseph Briggs, a local historian tells how 400 people signed an address to Sir John on the occasion of his eldest becoming 21. The address had been prepared by the local printers. Twenty people presented the paper. Sir John made a prepared speech as he complained of poor health. He did note that he had bought a property in Melbourne to ensure that his son could vote. The party afterwards was not attended by Sir John, however he did arrange for two cygnets to be delivered for the festivities.[2]
He died in 1884 and was succeeded by his son, Sir Vauncey Harpur-Crewe, 10th Baronet.
| Honorary titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Henry Sacheverell Wilmot Bt |
High Sheriff of Derbyshire 1853 |
Succeeded by William Drury Lowe |
| Baronetage of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Sir George Harpur Crewe |
Baronet (of Calke Abbey) 1818–1844 |
Succeeded by Sir Vauncey Harpur-Crewe |