James Low, son of James Low and Isobel Donaldson was born at Montrose in 1858 where he was raised. He was at 13 India Lane, Montrose in 1861. In 1880 he was living at Manor Road, Liskeard, where he was described as a Plumber Journeyman.

On 27 August 1880 he married Jessie Ann Duncan, a Flour Mill Worker, at her home of 36 India Lane, Montrose. Witnesses were David Low (his brother?) and Williamina Duncan.

Jessie Ann Duncan, born about 1858, was a daughter of James Duncan (ID=502), Baker Journeyman, and Mary Ann Ritchie (ID=503).

James died at 57 India St., Montrose on 19 December 1916. On his death notice he was described as a Master Plumber.