James Dunbar, Laird of Altcash

James Dunbar was born before 1485 at Alves?, Moray, Scotland. He was the son of Alexander Dunbar and Janet Sutherland.

    A James Dunbar, son of James de Dunber of Cumnok, Knight, also inherited lands of Petquhyse by special service Jan 1504/5.

    He was the grandson of Sir Alexr Dunbar of Westfield who inherited lands of "Canze" Sep 30 1505; lands of Colmstye (Comisty) & Lordship of Frendracht on Jan 13 1505/6; and lands of Conzhe 21 Apr 1506.

    He had a charter of Conzie with Aldcash 12 March 1508.

    James Dunbar married Ellen Innes in 1508/9. She was of Auchintoul.

    James Dunbar married secondly Isabella Brodie. She was the daughter of Brodie of Brodie.

    Aug 10 1510 the King confirmed a charter of James Dunbar of Conze, whereby he sold to Alexander Gaderer, burgess of Elgin & Isabella Sclatare, his spouse, the lands of Aldcash.

    Received a charter from King James IV dated 12 March 1508 of the lands of Conzie, etc. and another from King James V, dated 30 Jan 1531, of the lands and baronies of Sanquhar, etc.

    James died on 10 March 1553/54. Children of James Dunbar

   Alexander Dunbar+ d. 27 Feb 1578/79

   Patrick Dunbar

   George Dunbar