James Lavender was the son of John Lavender and Elizabeth Paling.

James was born around 1832 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.

James married Caroline Nock in 1853 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire registration district.

He had the following children from his marriage to Caroline Nock:

- James Lavender	born around 1854 at Sedgley, Staffordshire.
- Richard Lavender	born around 1856 at Sedgley, Staffordshire.
- Mary Jane Lavender	born around 1856 at Sedgley, Staffordshire.
- Sarah Ann Lavender	born around 1861 at Sedgley, Staffordshire.
- Caroline Lavender	born around 1868 at Middlesboro, Yorkshire.

James was a Blast furnace keeper.

Details of James's death are not known.

Census Data:

Year	Address
1841	Walkers Yard [2], Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.
1851	Roycroft Street, Walsall, Staffordshire.
1861	Dark House Lane, Coseley, Sedgley, Staffordshire.
1871	75, Adam Street, Linthorp, Middlesbro, Yorkshire.
1881	56, Banks Street, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire.
1891	63, Cannon Street, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire.