He was the last surviving son of early Tyler County, WV residents, George and Mariah Mitchell Mason, who came from Greene County, Pa in 1839. He was born near Middlebourne, WV. He was a farmer and stockman. His grandfather, James Mason came in 1785 from County Turone, Ireland to Greene County. He was united in marriage Sept. 26, 1867 to Miss Caroline Crumrine, who died April 23, 1929. Surviving him was a daughter, Mrs. Jay Huth. Another daughter Miss Laura Mason, preceded him in death. (See Caroline Mason's memorial for more information)
Family Members
Parents
George L. Mason
1813–1896
Maria Mitchell Mason
1814–1886
Spouse
Caroline "Carrie" Crumrine Mason
1848–1929 (m. 1867)
Siblings
Ezra S. Mason
1837–1912
Shadrach M Mason
1839–1920
James Polk Mason
1841–1932
Children
Mariah Mason
1868–1869
Laura A. Mason Morris
1874–1908
Lydia Agnes Mason Huth
1883–1957