Pepy's Diary. 20 Jun 1664. Thence to my Lord's lodgings; and were merry with the young ladies, who make a great story of their appearing before their mother the morning after we carried them, the last week, home so late; and that their mother took it very well, at least without any anger. Here I heard how the rich widow, my [his sister] Lady Gold (age 20), is married to one Neale, after he had received a box on the eare by her brother [either John Garrard 3rd Baronet (age 26) or [his brother] Samuel Garrard 4th Baronet (age 14)] (who was there a sentinel, in behalf of some courtier) at the door; but made him draw, and wounded him. She called Neale up to her, and sent for a priest, married presently, and went to bed. The brother sent to the Court, and had a serjeant sent for Neale; but Neale sent for him up to be seen in bed, and she owned him for her husband: and so all is past. It seems Sir H. Bennet (age 46) did look after her. My Lady very pleasant.

In Oct 1679 John Garrard 3rd Baronet (age 41) was elected MP Ludgershall.

In 1690 John Garrard 3rd Baronet (age 52) was appointed High Sheriff of Hertfordshire.

In 1698 John Garrard 3rd Baronet (age 60) was elected MP Amersham.