John Cranston

John Cranston may refer to:


 * John Cranston (governor) (1625–1680), colonial governor of Rhode Island
 * John Cranston (American football) (1865–1931), American football player and coach
 * John Arnold Cranston (1891–1972), Scottish research chemist
 * John Cranston (priest) Archdeacon of Clogher from 1718 until 1762