James, son of John Low and Jean Low, was born 12 May 1879 at Brucemill, Dun where he was raised. After taking his apprenticeship in carpentry in Scotland, he moved to Ottawa, Canada about 1901. The 1902 Ottawa directory lists him as living with his cousin James Low (ID=101) at 358 Lisgar Street, Ottawa. He remained at that address until his marriage to Jessie Frances Cox on 1 June 1905.

After his marriage, the family lived at several addresses in Ottawa, including: 511 McLeod, 44 Hopewell, and 105 Brighton. In 1921, the family was at 125 Glenora Ave., and during the 1930's were at 120 Waverley. In the 1940's, they were at 17 Ralph, and in the 1950's they were at 658 Gilmore, where James remained until 1963.

James was a carpenter for his entire working life. When he came to Canada, he worked with his cousin James Low and uncle Charles Alexander Low at the family con- tracting firm of J. & C. LOW in Ottawa. For more information on this business, see the biography of James Low (ID=101).

James died at Carleton Lodge, Ottawa on 3 February 1969, aged 89, and was buried in Pink's Cemetery.

Jessie, born 21 December 1878 at Lacolle, Quebec, was a daughter of James Cox (ID=461). She was a member of St. Giles Presbyterian Church, an original member of the Ottawa Home and School Council, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the St. Andrew's Society, and a life member of the Ottawa Council of Women. She died at her residence, 658 Gilmore St., Ottawa on 16 June 1959, aged 80.