Birth year, and location, are based on the census information.
James Irving was the son of William Irving and Janet McVittie, born 21 August 1826 in Kirkmichael, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
James Irving was baptised 27 August 1826 in Kirkmichael, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Father William Irving, mother Janet McVittie.
1851 Wamphray, Dumfriesshire Census of Scotland: William Irving of Bield, Wamphray, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. William Irving, age 49, widow, Toll Keeper/Mason, Born in Middlebie; John 26 Mason born Kirkmichael; James 22, Mason, Kirkmichael; Elisabeth 20, Kirkmichael; Janet 29, House Maid, born Tundergarth; Thomas 15, Mason Apprentice, Kirkmichael.
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