b 18 Mar 1661 (G), son of Anthony Mason of Kirthwaite, FHL 1472792/1 #091
m 2 May 1685 at Dent to Eleanor/Ellen Burton, FHL 1472792/2 #208 Marriage bond: 24 Apr 1684 children: Anthony b13 Feb 1686 (G), d 27 Feb 1686 (G); Elizabeth: b6 Feb 1687 (G) <------------- alive at time of will Mary: b8 Dec 1689 (d 17 Sep 1693) James: b17 Aug 1692, d 20 Aug 1692; <----------- alive at time of will 2 children of James Mason, d17 Sep 1693 (Mary and perhaps a newborn not christened); Anthony: b23 Jun 1697, d26 Jun 1697; James b16 Sep 1698, d1753
d 29 Jan 1699 (G), FHL 1472792/2 #246
will: Cowdubb/Nelsgarth will written: 6 Jan 1699 probate: 10 Feb 1699 (G) 8043986 #363-#367
named: wife: Ellen son: James (a minor) daughter: Elizabeth (U21)
supervisors: brother-in-law: William Burton of Kirthwaite brother: Miles of Kirthwaite witnesses: Miles Mason Thomas Mason George Mason William Burton