He was baptized Oct 7, 1846 in Brockville, Upper Canada.

Witnesses to the wedding were Andrew McDermott and Kate McDermott, both of Almonte. They were married by Reverend J. R. Faure.

They are living in Hamilton, Ontario as of the 1891 census (taken April 6), with their 6 children. James is listed as a moulder at this point. Also, Annie Boyle