b about 1706, parents Christopher Mason and Agnes (parentage confirmed in marriage certificate). m 3 May 1738 at Lea Yeat to Elizabeth Adamthwaite. Quaker records, Piece 1246 #379/643; Piece 1235 #132/185; Piece 1235 #133/185; Piece 1547 #23/37;
d 17 Aug 1794, aged 88 (so born 1706). At the time living at Cowgill. buried 20 Aug 1794 at Lea Yeat. Piece 1082 #90/96
Probate of will granted 6 Sep 1794, R627/68, FHL 8868120 #287-#289