Born 8 Apr 1866 at Coleorton, parents Robert Platts (b 15 Apr 1827) and Caroline Halfpenny (b 17 Jul 1831). Robert Platts was the brother of John Platts b 14 Feb 1825, so John George Platts b1866 was the nephew of John Platts b1825. Married Frances Essex 23 Nov 1889 at Coleorton. Died 8 Dec 1914 at Coleorton Moor.