John had Perth Lot W13 in 1833. Married Sarah 24 December 1835 at Guildford, daughter of George Cowcher. Sarah died of consumption 3 April 1837. John worked with his brother William for the Carnac Whaling Co. They both lost their lives whilst trying to retrieve a drifting whale boat 'The Settler' on 4 July 1837. John William was brought up by his mother's sister Emma Willis.