John Buckle Barlee

Who was John Buckle Barlee?

John Buckle Barlee was an English rower who won the Silver Goblets at Henley Royal Regatta.

Barlee was born at West Chillington, Sussex, the son of Rev. William Barlee, rector of West Chillington and his wife Margaret. They belonged to a branch of the Buckle family which took the name of Barlee.

Barlee was educated at Christ's College, Cambridge and was Tancred Student in 1850. He newer took part in the Boat Race but won the University rowing pairs and the Silver Goblets at Henley Royal Regatta in 1853 partnering R Gordon

Barlee went into the army where he was in the Commissariat department.

Barlee died in the Penzance district at the age of 39.