James Nicholson was the son of Peter Nicholson and Sarah Grounds.

James was born around 1859 in Orrell, Lancashire.

James married Rachael Birchall in 1887 in Wigan, Lancashire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Rachael Birchall:

- Thomas Nicholson	born around 1888 in Winstanley, Wigan, Lancashire.
- Sarah Jane Nicholson	born around 1891 in Winstanley, Wigan, Lancashire.
- Elizabeth Nicholson	born around 1897 in Winstanley, Wigan, Lancashire.

Details of James's occupation are not known.

Details of James's death are not known.

Census Data:

Year	Address
1861	Pinfold Brow, Orrell, Lancashire.
1871	Atherton Farm [2], Winstanley, Lancashire.
1881	Atherton Farm, Winstanley Lane, Winstanley, Lancashire.
1891	Jiphol Sand Lodge, Winstanley, Lancashire.
1901	Orrell Road (Upholland), Winstanley, Lancashire.