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James Alexander Finlayson (21 January 1901 - 20 November 1978) was a Scottish painter.

Life
His father was George Finlayson (2 February 1871 - 1943).

His mother was Isabella Gray (12 February 1867 - 1948). George and Isabella married on 29 June 1900 in Perth.

James Alexander Finlayson was born on 21 January 1901 in Perth.

He married Anna.

Anna and James had a daughter Margaret.

Art
He was an art master at Hawick High School.

Death
He died on 20 November 1978 at Dingleton Hospital, Melrose. His usual address was 4 Linden Crescent, Hawick.