John was born in 1786 in Kirton in Lindsey.

He died on an unknown date in an unknown place.

He was the son of Elias Elsom (1761 ‒ unknown).

He was the son of Mary Spurr.

He was the brother of Sarah Elsham (1789 ‒ unknown).

He was the brother of Jane Elsham (1791 ‒ unknown).

He was the brother of Thomas Elsham (1792 ‒ 1848).

He was the brother of Elizabeth Elsom (1795 ‒ unknown).

He was the brother of Hannah Elsom (1800 ‒ unknown).

He was the brother of Dinah Elsom (1804 ‒ unknown).