1960 Press Photo Mr. and Mrs. John Mason want to give away 5 of 6 kids

Sheffield Parents Want To Give Away Five of Their Six Children. Twenty nine year old John Mason and his 28 year old wife Margaret of Ellesmere Road, Sheffield - have six children aged 5 months to 8 yrs. Because of rent arrears - they are expecting to be evicted from their home - so they stated that they want to give away five of the children - have them adopted.. The eldest James (8) would be cared for by his grandparents until the Masons are settled once again and could have him back... Keystone Photo Shows:- Mr. and Mrs. John Mason and their six children - they are James (8); Dean (5 months); Amanda (18 months); Margaret (2); Paul (3) and John (5).. All but James will be given away - of the Mason's have their way..

Photo measures 8.25 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated 01-01-1960.



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