John Buckby was born about 1693. He was married to Emm, maiden name not yet known. Together they had seven known children, including Thomas and Ann who were baptised on the same day and were probably twins.

John was a churchwarden in 1725-26, which suggests that he was a man of some standing. One of his sons, William, was a baker who left a bequest whi which is recorded on a panel inside St Giles Church.

Note: This memorial was originally misread as John Bockby. A better photograph has enabled the correction.