Laborie, (Dr.) James. Chirurgeon, Port Royal Expedition, Aug. 1710, and Chaplain on the transport brigantine Mary; Lt, Fairfield County Troop, May 1714.
Completed study of theology in Academy of Geneva, 1688, and was ordained at Zurich; went to England and officiated in French churches of London; came to America in 1698, and after ministering to French colony in New Oxford, Mass., had charge of French church in New York, 1704 to 1706. He then engaged in the practice of medicine, and rem. to Stratford.
Married (1) Jeanne Resseguie, (2) Mary Burr, dau. of Nathaniel.
On 12 Apr. 1711, expecting to be called to serve in the war, he appointed his brother Anthony Laborie of Guilford, 'Gentleman and Chyrurgeon', trustee for his wife Mary, with whom he had received a considerable estate in marriage. [Stratford Deeds.]
Will of James of Fairfield, 'Phisition', 17 Mar. 1730/1, proved 4 May 1731; to son James, all my Instruments of chirurgery and all my French writings; son John, 'if he Comes again'; daus. Ann, Jeanne, Mary; grandson John Laborie; wife Mary, sole Exec'x."