James Ormshaw was born around 1805 in Upholland, Lancashire.

James married Charlotte Ambrose on Monday 14 May 1827 in Wigan, Lancashire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Charlotte Ambrose:

- Edward Ormshaw	born around 1832 at Liverpool, Lancashire.
- Anne Ormshaw	born around 1839 at Liverpool, Lancashire.
- James Ormshaw	born around 1841 at Liverpool, Lancashire.
- Elizabeth Ormshaw	born around 1843 at Liverpool, 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.