Details of John's birth are not known.

John married Millicent Brennand in 1806 in Slaidburn, Yorkshire on 7th June 1806.

He had the following children from his marriage to Millicent Brennand:

- Isabella Hanson

- Millicent Hanson

- John Hanson

- William Hanson

- Thomas Hanson

- John Hanson

- Richard Hanson

- Elizabeth Hanson

- Amy Hanson

- Jane Hanson

- Ellen Hanson

- Ann Hanson

Details of John's occupation are not known.