James Robinson was the son of Thomas Robinson and Ann Porter.

Details of James's birth are not known.

James married Jane Noble on Monday 26 December 1836 in Whitewell, Lancashire.

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

- Thomas Robinson	born on 11 March 1841 in Leyland, Lancashire.
- Ruth Robinson	born on 2 March 1856 in Crimptons, Lower Division Bowland and Forest, Slaidburn, Yorkshire.

Details of James's occupation are not known.

Notes - Sources of information:

1.	Marriage information from IGI.
2.	Information provided by Susan Wood.