Details of John's birth are not known.

John married Margery Frankland

Details of John's marriage are not known.

He had the following children from his marriage to Margery Frankland:

- Arthur Frankland Ranson

- Ian Ranson

- Helen Ranson

- Harold Ranson

John was a Solicitor.

John died on Sunday 17 August 1997.  

He was buried in Accrington Crematorium.

Notes - Sources of information:

1.	Information provided by Gordon Jamieson and Joan Jamieson (nee Frankland).