Cheshire Blacksmiths
Son of blacksmith Thomas (born 1800 and Mary Barber). The 1841 UK census lists John as 20yrs, living with his parents in Deans Row, Bollin Fee, Cheshire. In 1851: John is 27yrs (unmarried) still with his family. 1861: John is 39yrs, wife Elizabeth 34yrs, and son Thomas 5yrs. 1871: John is 50yrs, at Dean Row.