James was the son of David Goodwillie (1665 - 1745).
James was a member of the Established Church of Scotland and ruling elder in the parish of Kinglassie. He favoured secession from the Established Church of Scotland on account of "grave errors in doctrine and practice". As a result, he left the Established Church and joined the Associate Church.
He was buried in the churchyard in Kinglassie.
James married Mary Davidson (1715-1806).
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