James arrived with brother Michael. Son of Barnard Clarkson who arrived later on the 'Cygnet' with Charles Foster Clarkson (James's younger brother). He was a gentleman farmer and pastoralist and shared property with brother Michael. The York property was sold in 1836. James temporarily left the Colony in and returned in 1854 per 'Struan' from the Eastern Colonies. He lived on part of Lot A at Peninsula Farm. In 1860 he qualified as a Juror. He was active in the Methodist Church and taught Sunday School. James was unmarried and died 20 December 1872.