John married Margaret Mary Kelly 26 April 1842 at York. Margaret was the daughter of Thomas and Ellen. Proprietor of the Albion Hotel with a partner Jacob Purser. Mentioned in the 1859 Census York as a Farmer & Grazier. John died 5 December 1898 at York (aged 83 years) and Margaret died 21 September 1899 at York (aged 74 years).