Details of John's birth are not known.

John married Audrey Simpson on Saturday 14 August 1976 in St Andrews Church, Slaidburn, Lancashire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Audrey Simpson:

- Catherine Louise Mason	born in 1982 (date suppressed).
- Sarah Elizabeth Mason	born in 1984 (date suppressed).

Details of John's occupation are not known.

Notes - Sources of information:

1.	Information provided by Audrey Mason (nee Simpson).