John Lingard of Pentonville (24 February 1768 – March 1845) was an English author and expert in the field of dry rot.
He also worked with Richard Holmes Laurie (a cartographer) to produce a detailed map of the area of London covering 32 square miles (83 km2) from St Paul's Cathedral.
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.
[citation needed] At the age of 23 Lingard married Sarah Hall (1772–1824) in the church of St George Hanover Square, 5 August 1791.
Between 8 August 1792 and 24 April 1800 they had four children:[citation needed] His most notable works include:[2]