James was born about 1811, the son of unknown parents. The place is not known.
His wife was Agnes Hotchkiss, who he married on 25 MAY 1832 in Bothkennar, Carronshore, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Their eight known children were Jean (c1833-?), Alexander (c1835-?), Richard (c1836-?), John (c1838-?), James (c1841-?), Michael Hotchkis (c1843-?), Mary (1846-?) and James (1848-?).
| Event | Date | Details | Source | Multimedia | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | ABT 1811 |