James was born in 1698, the son of John Laird and Agnes Murdoch. The place is not known.
James Laird (1698-?)
John Laird (c1660-?)
David Laird (1638-?)
Alexander Laird (1580-?)
Margaret Anderson (1586-?)
Jean Craig (1641-?)
Agnes Murdoch (c1665-?)
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!Source: http://www.genesreunited.co.uk Alistair Wilkinson family tree