James Ambrose was the son of Ellis Ambrose and Ann Melling.

James was born around 1778.

He was christened on Wednesday 27 May 1778 at Rainford, Lancashire.

James married Jane Turner on Monday 5 November 1798 in Wigan, Lancashire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Jane Turner:

- Henry Ambrose	born around 1799.
- Ann Ambrose	born around 1800.
- Ellis Ambrose	born around 1802 in Upholland, Lancashire.
- Henry Ambrose	born around 1805 in Upholland, Lancashire.
- James Ambrose	born around 1807.
- Richard Ambrose	born around 1808.
- Jane Ambrose	born around 1810.
- John Ambrose	born around 1812.
- William Ambrose	born around 1815.
- Ellen Ambrose	born around 1817.
- Thomas Ambrose	born around 1819.
- Joseph Ambrose	born around 1822.
- Isaac Ambrose	born around 1824.
- Sarah Ambrose	born around 1828.

Details of James's occupation are not known.

Details of James's death are not known.

Census Data:

Year	Address
1841	School Lane, Upholland, Lancashire.
1851	Crosspit Lane, Rainford, Lancashire.