| BirthIlleg* | 29 Apr 1884 | James Dallas was born at Cottar Houses, West Drums, Brechin, Forfarshire, Scotland. His parents married 2 months later.1,2 |
| Birth Reg | 17 May 1884 | His birth was registered by Mary Ann Ross and James Dallas, his parents, in Brechin.1 |
Census 1891 (Family) | 5 Apr 1891 | The 1891 UK Census enumerated James Dallas as being son of James Dallas, Head of the household at Cottar Houses, Barrelwell, Parish of Brechin, Forfarshire, Scotland. Others resident include Mary Ann Ross, Catherine Dallas, Mary Ann Ross Dallas and Agnes Bella Dallas.2 |
| Occupation* | 5 Apr 1891 | James Dallas was a scholar.2 |