James was born about 1853. He was the son of William Renton and Isabella Carroll. He passed away in 1946.
Sources
Baptism: "Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929", FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 28 May 2023), James Carroll Renton baptism on 12 Jun 1853 (born 1853), son of William Renton & Isabella Carroll, in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
Marriage Registration: "New Zealand Births, Deaths & Marriages Online", (digital index), New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs.; Reg No. 1876/2745 Christina Paul Wilkie & James Carrol Benton