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"Seafaring & Sugar" The Fairrie Family of North Ayrshire, Greenock & Liverpool and their descendants Adam Angus Fairrie

Chapter 6 James Fairrie "III" 1754-1815 and his marriage to Janet Patterson 1756-1803

James Fairrie "III" born in Irvine, 1754 James Fairrie "III" if the first person in a family to have an existing portrait. The smaller painting doesn't have a date, he night have a glass eye. in 1779 he sadly misplaced his right arm and right eye as his boat was stuck by pirates who were passing from Florida to Jamaica. James Fairrie lived a wild life as the master of a ship, he was aboard the ship for over 33 years, including his 6 years in training. James was one of the most advanced boat captains at this time. He then moved to Greenock for his retirement, he then set up a business as a merchant and sugar refiner doing a lot to make sure everyone knew of his family fortunes and the younger generation