John William Green was born in 1884, birth registered December quarter 1884 in Guisborough, Yorkshire. He was the son of John Green and Annie (Metcalfe). John and Annie had married in 1883 in Thirsk, Yorkshire.
In 1891, John William is aged 6 years, with his parents John and Annie and sisters; Rose aged 7, Mary aged 4, and Olive aged 1. Also present is Annie Green's sister Maud Metcalfe aged 13. The family are living at number 6 Railway Terrace, Brotton, Yorkshire.
In 1901, John William is aged 16 years, with his parents John and Annie and siblings; Rose 17, Olive 11, Fred 9, Thomas 6, Minnie 4, and Alfred aged 1. The family are still living at number 6 Railway Terrace, Brotton, Yorkshire.
In 1911, John William is a 26 years old Ironstone Miner, with his parents John and Annie, and siblings; Frederick, a 19 years old labourer below ground. Thomas, a 16 years old Horse Driver below ground. Minnie, a 14 years old Domestic Servant. Albert Lambert Green aged 11; And Edward Green aged 9. The family are living at numbers 5 and 6 Railway Terrace, Brotton, Yorkshire.
John William Green was married in 1913 in Guisbro, Yorkshire to Georgiana Green. The birth of their first child, Arthur Green was registered in March quarter 1914 in Guisborough, Yorkshire. Their second child, Walter Green was born in 1917, birth registered December quarter 1917 in Rotherham district. The birth of their third child, Mabel Green was registered March quarter 1923 in Rotherham district.
In 1921, John William Green is recorded as a Collier (Hewer) at Maltby Main Colliery, aged 36 years and 7 months. Wife Georgiana is aged 33 years (born Ashill, Norfolk). Son Arthur is aged 7 years 6 months, (born Brotton Yorkshire). Second son Walter is aged 3 years 7 months, (born Maltby, Yorkshire). The family are living at 78 Nelson Road, Maltby.