James was born about 1840, probably in Templecorran, County Antrim, Ireland, the son of William Bashford, a labourer.
In 1863 he married Margaret Nelson who was also residing in Magheramorne, County Antrim, in Ballycarry Presbyterian Church. The witnesses were Thomas McDowell and Margaret Boyle.[1]
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