John R. Savage is listed in the 1850 census of Allegany County, MD, dwelling no. 393, family no. 396, head of household, age 48, male, occupation - farmer, real estate value $1,200, born in MD.

John R. Savage is listed in the 1860 census of Allegany County, MD, dwelling no. 1868, family no. 1793. John was 50, male, occupation - farmer, born in MD. 434