John Greenhough was the son of Thomas Greenhough and Mary Stevenson.

John was born around 1767.

He was christened on Sunday 12 July 1767 at Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.

John married Jane Hudson on Monday 24 September 1792 in Rocester, Staffordshire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Jane Hudson:

- Ann Greenhough	born around 1793.
- Thomas Greenhough	born around 1795.
- John Greenhough	born around 1797.
- James Greenhough	born around 1799.
- Mary Greenhough	born around 1802.
- Jane Greenhough	born around 1804.

Details of John's occupation are not known.

Details of John's death are not known.