He married, first Alice Thirkeld on 28th April 1745 in Staindrop. Alice died in Gainford in 1766 and James then married Mary Cowing in Gainford, Co Durham on 3rd March 1767.
Mary was buried in Gainford in 1772 and James was buried on 17th September 1779 in Gainford.
parents of James
Richard Elgy
Margaret
siblings of James included -
William Egy baptised 4 Dec 1705 in Staindrop
John Elgy baptised 19 August 1708 in Staindrop
Charles Egly baptised 6 June 1714 in Staindrop
children of James