Ancestry.com, Ireland, Civil Registration Births Index, 1864-1958, lists James birth registration date as Jan-Feb-Mar 1884.

1911 Ireland Census, living in House # 11, Tureagh, Raloo, Antrim, N. Ireland. He was living with his parents and siblings. Occupation: commercial traveller.

Ancestry.com, online, Boston Passenger Crew lists, 1820-1943, pg. 69. 25 Mar 1912, James arrived in Boston, MA, on the ship Ivernia, departure from Liverpool, England. His last residence was Ireland; his birthplace, Larne, Ireland. His final destination was listed as Toronto.

Ancestry.com, online, Border Crossings From Canada to U.S., 1895-1954. 9 Jul 1912, James arrived in Buffalo, NY, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He had previously been in the US, 20 Feb 1912 - 12 May 1912, Boston, MA, then, went to Toronto. His last permanent residence was listed as Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His arrival contact in Brooklyn, NY, was his brother Daniel Blair, living at 114 1/2 India St.