James was a labourer with Meares. In 1830 was committed to prison for larceny from a wreck. Married Catherine Lambley on 14 February 1849 at Perth. She was the widow of LJ Lambley who died August 1847. Was the Clerk of the Course for the Foundation Day celebrations in 1844. Visited Mauritius in 1846. Was the Inn-keeper at 'Golden Fleece' Northam which was advertised for sale in 1848. Applied for an inn licence at Perth in 1848. James conducted a lodging house. Was a member of the Perth Town Trust in 1850. Was the proprietor of the 'United Services Tavern' in 1855. Visited England and returned. James died 31 October 1856 at Perth and is buried at East Perth Cemetery. Catherine remarried Frederick Fordred in 1857 at Ellensbrook.