John Churchmouse was a male mouse Recorder of Redwall Abbey. He was the husband of Mrs. Churchmouse, the father of twins, Tim and Tess, father-in-law of Mattimeo, and the grandfather of Martin II. John lived at St. Ninian's Church with his family before coming to Redwall, where he then became the Recorder. Later, he passed down his job to his son, Tim. He was also one of the few creatures able to read Loamscript, having been taught to do so by Methuselah.