John was born about 1730, the son of unknown parents. The place is not known.
His wife was Margaret Hotchkiss, who he married on 4 NOV 1753 in Cargill, Perthshire, Scotland. Their eight known children were John (1754-?), James (1756-?), Matthew (1758-?), Margaret (1761-?), Jean (1763-?), Catherine (1766-?), Amelia (1768-?) and Grizel (1773-?).
| Event | Date | Details | Source | Multimedia | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | ABT 1730 |