Hi Julie,
Yes there is a connection here, James Dixon Pycrofts father James b1860 was the brother of my great grandad John Thomas b1856 in Bury.
Their parents were James b1823 and Alice Johnson b1838.
I have copy certificates to back up these details, but I have had problems locating James (my gr.gr.granddad) place of birth
Hope these detais are of help to you.
June