OFFLEY, John (c.1717-84), of St. James’s, Westminster.

John Offley, described by Lord Hardwicke as ‘a gentleman of a considerable estate’Hardwicke to Philip Yorke, 20 June 1747, Add. 35351, f. 108. was returned for Bedford in 1747 on the Duke of Bedford’s interest, classed as a government supporter. A well-known gamester, he joined White’s in 1749, losing £1,300 in one night at play.Walpole to Rich. Bentley, 9 Jan. 1755.

He died 3 Apr. 1784, aged 66.