James Knowles was the son of Matthew Knowles and Jane Barton.

James was born in 1848 in Hanley, Staffordshire.

Details of James's occupation are not known.

Details of James's death are not known.

Census Data:

Year	Address
1851	Bow Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
1861	8, Wood Street, Hanley, Staffordshire.
1871	38 and 40, St Martin's Street, Hanley, Staffordshire.