James Gleadhall North was born on 27 Aug 1844 at Ackworth, YKS, ENG. His birth was registered 3rd quarter in 1844 at Pontefract, YKS, ENG. He was the son of
James North and
Elizabeth Fox. James Gleadhall North married
Ann Barden, daughter of
Joseph Barden and
Harriet Senior, on 24 Feb 1866 at Parish Church, Huddersfield, YKS, ENG. His marriage was registered in 1866 at Huddersfield, YKS, ENG. His death was registered 3rd quarter in 1907 at Bramley, Leeds, YKS, ENG.
As of 1844, James Gleadhall North was also known as James Gleadall North. He was a scholar in 1851. He appeared on the census of 1851 at Moor Top, Ackworth, YKS, ENG; aged 7.

He appeared on the census of 1861 at Moor Top, Ackworth, YKS, ENG; aged 13.

He was an agricultural labourer in 1861. As of 1866, James Gleadhall North was also known as James Gledhill North. He was a mason in 1866. He was a stone mason in 1871. He appeared on the census of 1871 at Back Lane, Bramley, Leeds, YKS, ENG; aged 26.

As of 1871, James Gleadhall North was also known as James Gledale North. He was a stonemason in 1881. He appeared on the census of 1881 at Back Lane, Bramley, Leeds, YKS, ENG; aged 37. He was a stonemason in 1883. He was a stonemason in 1891. He appeared on the census of 1891 at 10 Back Lane, Bramley, YKS, ENG; aged 47. He appeared on the census of 1901 at 10 Back Lane, Bramley, YKS, ENG; aged 56.

He was a stone mason in 1901. As of 1907, James Gleadhall North was also known as James Gleadall North.