He was called the "Scotsman Emigrant", settled near Page's Ware House in Hanover Co. VA. James owned 160 acres
in 1704 in New Kent Co. VA. He was a hatter as well as a tailor, making clothes for Anne Burriss in 1708 and Anthony Winston in
1711. On 3/14/1708 he was appointed overseer of processioning for his district until his death in 1727. For the years 1706-1719
he was paid in tobacco for his services to St. Peter's Church.
