James Fairbairn **
#5293, b. cir. 1720, d. Oct 1808
| Father-Assmd | Male Fairbairn (say 1700 - ) |
| Birth |
James Fairbairn ** was born cir. 1720. |
| Marriage |
He married Elizabeth Purves Nov 1754 Legerwood, Berwickshire, SCT. |
| Death |
James Fairbairn ** died Oct 1808 Hallyburton, Greenlaw, Berwickshire, SCT. |
| Burial |
He was buried Earlston, Berwickshire, SCT, H/stone #602: In memory of Elizabeth Purves spouse to James Fairbairn tenant in Hallyburren (sic) who died 10.3.1808 aged 75 and of the said James Fairbairn who died 25.10.1808 aged 88. |
Family | Elizabeth Purves (1732 - 1808) |
| Child | - John Fairbairn *+ (cir. 1772 - Jul 1824); relationship unproven, but both have a connection to Hallyburton, and, unlike the other contenders for John's parents, a Patrick and Margaret (Purves), there is evidence that a couple by the name of James and Elizabeth (Purves) Fairbairn did exist
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