James Ormshaw was the son of James Ormshaw and Charlotte Ambrose.

James was born around 1841 in Liverpool, Lancashire.

James married Margaret Atherton

Details of James's marriage are not known.

He had the following children from his marriage to Margaret Atherton:

- William Ormshaw	born around 1860 at Wigan, Lancashire.
- Charlotte Ormshaw	born around 1865 at Wigan, Lancashire.
- Annie Ormshaw	born around 1869 at Wigan, Lancashire.
- Edward Ormshaw	born around 1871 at Wigan, Lancashire.

Details of James's occupation are not known.

Details of James's death are not known.

Census Data:

Year	Address
1851	177, Grafton Street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire.
1861	47, Spring Gardens, Wigan, Lancashire.
1871	65, Spring Garden, Wigan, Lancashire.