Sir John Wrixon Becher, 3rd Baronet

Suceeded his brother Sir Henry Wrixon Becher. Educated at Rugby and Trinity College, Cambridge, BA 1852 and MA 1855. Was High Sheriff in 1867 for Co Cork.

Becher, John Wrixon, admitted pens. At Trinity 10 June 1847, 2nd son of Sir William Wrixon Becher of Ballygiblin.

1893 Southern Star Dec 2nd 1893, page 4
“ Death of SIR H. W. BECHER, Bart. The announcement of the death of Sir Henry Wrixon Becher, Bart, at Ostend, will be learned with very deep regret throughout the south of Ireland, where he had many friends, and where he was highly esteemed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was the eldest son of Sir William Becher (the first baronet) and Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. John O’Neill, and was born in 1826, succeeding his father in October 1860. He married on the 20th February 1878, Florence Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Frederick Walker, of the Priory, Bath. He was a Justice of the Peace and Deputy Lieutenant of County Cork, and had the honour of serving as High Sheriff in 1876. For some time he served in a Rifle Brigade, where he was extremely popular. He owned 18, 933 acres, of which the valuation is 10, 528 pounds, principally in the county of Cork, and with his tenants he held the most friendly relationships. During the land struggle there was no disturbance of these relations, and evictions on the property were unknown. He will be succeeded by his brother, Mr. John Becher, M A Cabtab, D L, J P, of County Cork, who also served as High Sheriff in 1857. He was born in 1828, and on the 6th May, 1857, married Lady Emily, daughter of the second Earl of Listowel. “

Gravestone at Castlemagner " In memory of Sir John Wrixon Becher Baronet 1828-1914 and Lady Emily his wife 1834 -1916" Photo at Historic Graves.com

1914 Skibbereen Eagle 25 April 1914
“Obituary. Sir John Wrixon Becher, M.A.D.L. We regret to announce the death of Sir John Wrixon Becher, Bart, M.A. D.L. at his residence, Ballygiblin, Mallow, on Friday morning. Sir John was born 16th August 1828, and so was 86 years of age. He was the third holder of the Baronetcy, which was created in 1831. His father, Sir William Wrixon Becher was the first holder of the title, which passed on the death of his eldest son in 1893 to the late Sir John. His son Eustace now holds the title.”

Becher (Sir) John Wrixon 1 October Probate of the Will with one Codicil of Sir John Wrixon Becher, late of Ballygiblin Lombardstown County Cork Baronet who died 24th April 1914 granted at Dublin to Sir Eustace W.W.W. Becher, Baronet. Effects 11, 229 pounds, 9s 0d

Death Registration was "BECHER". His wife was known as "Lady Emily Becher"