James was a blacksmith and hotelier in Perth running the 'Pier Hotel' and the 'Shamrock Hotel'. Had a boarding house in Bazaar Terrace. Married Ann 7 February 1833 at Perth. Ann died 23 November 1833. James then married Ellen Thompson on 3 April 1834. Ellen died 1857 at Perth and James died 17 August 1865 at Perth.