John Oldfield was born around 1811 in Upper Gornal, Worcestershire.

John married Harriet Lavender on Monday 1 October 1838 in Dudley, Worcestershire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Harriet Lavender:

- Jane Oldfield	born around 1841 in Dudley, Worcestershire.
- Joseph Oldfield	born around 1842 in Dudley, Worcestershire.
- Richard Oldfield	born around 1845 in Dudley, Worcestershire.
- John Oldfield	born around 1848 in Dudley, Worcestershire.

John was a Chainmaker.

Details of John's death are not known.

Census Data:

Year	Address
1851	Paradise Row, Sedgley, Staffordshire.
1861	Club Row, Upper Gornal, Sedgley, Staffordhire.