John Sotheron was born about 1500 in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, co. York, England. He died about 1547. He was married to Philippa about 1538.

Philippa died in 1585. Children were:

i. Margaret Sotheron was born about 1539 in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, co. York, England. She died young.
ii. Janet Sotheron was born about 1541 in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, co. York, England. She died young.
iii. Alison Sotheron was born about 1543 in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, co. York, England.
iv. William Sotheron.