John was born about 1750, the son of unknown parents. The place is not known.
His wife was Hannah Oakley, who he married on 2 APR 1775 in Kingswinford, Staffordshire, England. Their nine known children were Mary (c1773-?), David (c1775-?), Thomas (c1776-?), Sarah (c1777-1777), Ann (c1778-1778), John (c1780-c1869), Joseph (c1786-?), Hannah (c1790-<1791) and Hannah (c1791-?).
| Event | Date | Details | Source | Multimedia | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | ABT 1750 |
Note 1
!Notes: This particular family has a great many entries in the IGI which say "form submitted by member". These entries are not valid parish records and are so much junk and should be ignored. I have included only those records which are recorded as valid parish transcripts.
!Source: IGI Individual Record British Isles
JOHN SHORTHOUSE Male
Spouse: HANNAH OAKLEY
Marriage: 02 APR 1775 Kingswinford, Staffordshire, England