He married Georgiana Jane Henrietta Eliza Lovell, a daughter of Capt.

[1] Sir John served as High Sheriff of Derbyshire in 1853[2] but apart from this position he, like his son, played no part in public life.

Sir John made a prepared speech as he complained of poor health.

The party afterwards was not attended by Sir John, however he did arrange for two cygnets to be delivered for the festivities.

[3] He died in 1886 and was succeeded by his elder son, Sir Vauncey Harpur Crewe, 10th Baronet.