| Birth* | c 1824 | James Burrows was born at Burnley, Lancashire, England.1,2,3 |
| Marriage* | 15 May 1844 | He married Elizabeth Burrell, daughter of Robert Burrell and Sophia Witham, at St Peter's Church, Burnley, Lancashire, England.4,1,2,3 |
| Census 1851* | 30 Mar 1851 | The 1851 UK Census enumerated James Burrows as residing along with Elizabeth Burrell, Mary Burrell, John Whittaker, Elizabeth Burrows, Thomas Burrows and Robert Burrell at 7 Fell Street, Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire, England.4 |
| Occupation* | 7 Apr 1861 | James Burrows was a glass and china dealer.1 |
| Census 1861* | 7 Apr 1861 | The 1861 UK Census enumerated James Burrows as Head of household at Back Howe Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England. Others resident include Elizabeth Burrows.1 |
| Occupation | 2 Apr 1871 | James Burrows was a glass and china dealer.2 |
| Census 1871* | 2 Apr 1871 | The 1871 UK Census enumerated James Burrows as Head of household at 42 Manchester Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England. Others resident include Elizabeth Burrows.2 |
| Occupation | 3 Apr 1881 | James Burrows was a retired glass and china dealer.3 |
| Census 1881* | 3 Apr 1881 | The 1881 UK Census enumerated James Burrows as Head of household. Others resident include Elizabeth Burrows.3 |