James Macaulay, born in September 1759 or 1769,[REF] was the son of Rev. Mr Macaulay[REF] of Glasgow [REF].
The Macaulays enjoyed a close relationship with the Simcoes which immediately made them prominent members in local society, aided by the fact that Macaulay's wife had known Elizabeth Simcoe from childhood in England, becoming firm friends in Upper Canada [REF].