James was born 1875 or 1876 I'm not sure where. His dad's name is Patrick and was a farmer deceased at the time of Jame's marriage.
James was living in Manchester in 1901 at the time of his marriage to Lizzie Grant Cable. According to the 1901 Census Lizzie was 24 years old living with her married brother and working as a "barmaid" in Manchester. I can't find James in the Census.
They marry on July 15, 1901 in Manchester. He states he is 26 years old and a Collier. She states she is 25 years old and has no occupation.
They have a daughter, Dorothy on Aug 28, 1902 in Knutsford, Cheshire. Her baptism cert. is in Latin.
They have another daughter, Annie on Jan. 17, 1904 in Knutsford. Her baptism states "Pater mortius", father died. On a separate document, Annie's birth record her father (James Brown) is a soldier.
Jan. 4, 1907 Lizzie dies from pneumonia. On her death certificate, it is stated that she died a widow and that her husband was a Private in the 2nd Manchester Regiment.
UPDATE: I did find a James Brown, 27 years old, died Dec. 29, 1903 in Cross Town, Knutsford, Cheshire in a Workhouse. I ordered his death certificate this morning. Not sure if it's him but the name, age, and location fit so maybe it will help clear things up. Likely though, if it is him it won't include his military service number. The Workhouse death is surprising but I read somewhere that the working poor used the Workhouse infirmaries as low-income hospitals at that time.
I will let you know what I learn from the death certificate when I get it by email in a few days. Thank you all for sharing your vast knowledge and help.