John was born 27 Oct 1890 (1) in Cedarville, Grey Co, Ontario. He married Robena E Wideman on 8 Jul 1914 in Proton Township, Grey Co. John gave his details as aged 23, living Cedarville, born Cedarville, bachelor, Farmer, Methodist, Father John Hockridge, Mother Minnie Elder. Robina gave her details as aged 30, living Proton, born Proton, Spinster, Christian Alliance, Father George Wideman, Mother Catherine Klein. Witnesses to the marriage were. Stanley Williams, Varneaux, and Minnie Hockridge, Cedarville.

Robena Elizabeth Wideman was born 2 Nov 1894 (1) in Proton, Grey Co. Her birth record shows her father George was a Farmer, residence Lot 22 Con 13, Proton.