John S. married Dora Elsie Gower, daughter of James Gower (8 Feb 1829-23 Dec 1898) & Ann Reynolds (18 Jul 1826-20 Apr 1914). Born on 17 Jul 1861 in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio. Dora Elsie died in Orofino, Clearwater County, Idaho, on 15 Dec 1937; she was 76.