Cranston, John C. snr, Ringwood, Hants., u and ironmonger (1767–82). In 1767 appointed guardian of Ann Cranston, his wife, for the administration of her former husband's will. In 1775 took out insurance cover for £300 which was increased to £500 in 1778 and £800 in 1782. Of this utensils and stock accounted for £80 in 1775, £250 in 1778 and £300 in 1782. [S of G, Winchester Guardianships; GL, Sun MS vol. 242, p. 143; vol. 267, p. 315; vol. 306, p. 214]