John Lingard of Pentonville

John Lingard of Pentonville was an English author and expert in the field of dry rot. He also worked with Richard Holmes Laurie to produce a detailed map of the area of London covering from St Paul's Cathedral.

Biography

Born in Aldermanbury, London, on 24 February 1768 to John and Ann, he was baptised in the Church of St Mary the Virgin on 27 March of the same year. After the death of his wife Sarah, John Lingard moved to new premises at 3 Ave Maria Lane where he lived until his death in the last quarter of 1845.

Family

At the age of 23 Lingard married Sarah Hall in the church of St George Hanover Square, 5 August 1791. Living on Cumming Street until Sarah's death in 1824. She was buried at St James's Church, Pentonville, on 25 November. Between 8 August 1792 and 24 April 1800 they had four children:

John James Hood Lingard Master of H.M.S. Brazen
Sarah Sophia Lingard Wife of English Engraver John Le Keux
William Henry Lingard
Lucy Lingard Wife of Naval Lieutenant Joseph Ray

Works

His most notable works include:A Philosophic and Practical Inquiry into the Nature and Constitution of Timber, 1819.A comparative view of the beauty, durability, and economy of the invulnerable oil paint with his remarks on the destructive and baleful properties of tar, used as a preventive against the decomposition of wood, iron, and stone, exposed to the atmosphere, 1825.A Multum in Parvo edition of Martyrs... For the use of Protestant Schools, etc., 1839.Survey of the country around London : to the distance of thirty-two miles from St. Paul's. , 1839?To the British nation. On the propriety and justice of the corn laws, as now regulated, 1840On the propriety and justice of the Corn Laws, as now regulated... Second edition, 1840.