James Nicholson was the son of William Nicholson and Hannah Ambrose.

James was born around 1792.

He was christened on Thursday 21 June 1792 at Upholland, Lancashire.

James married Mary Molyneux

Details of James's marriage are not known.

He had the following children from his marriage to Mary Molyneux:

- Margaret Nicholson	born in 1815.
- Hannah Nicholson	born in 1818.
- Elizabeth Nicholson	born in 1821.
- George Nicholson	born in 1826.
- William Nicholson	born in 1830 in Warrington, Lancashire.
- Mary Nicholson	born in 1832.
- Jane Nicholson	born in 1835.

Details of James's occupation are not known.

James died when he was about 84 years old, in 1876 in Warrington, Lancashire.  

Census Data:

Year	Address
1841	Winnwick Street, Warrington, Lancashire.
1851	Winwick Street, Warrington, Lancashire.