Sir John Edward Dryden, 2nd Bt.
1782–1818 (age 36)
Biography
Sir John Edward Dryden, 2nd Baronet (1782-1818), took seriously the legacy entrusted to him, overseeing his responsibilities with a careful eye toward tradition and the needs of those around him.
His memorial at the Church of St Mary in Canons Ashby speaks to his earnest devotion to family and to the rural community he served.