Randolph County Sheriffs Historical records of Randolph County: ‘’J. B. Amos, vice Robert Merrill, resigned, filled the unexpired term. Amos was appointed because it was claimed he was elected in 1871, and that he contested for the office and kept out by a partisan judge. He made a very good officer at first. By the latter part of the term, he got mixed and went off on the "Polly Ann" administration and was badly beaten in 1877. Jim was a big hearted fellow and as clever as he could be. He moved to Cleburne County about 1878. And was accidentally killed while hauling logs to a saw mill.’’ ********************************** Old Liberty Cemetery Cleburne County Alabama: Amos, James B. Jul 15, 1838 Apr 23, 1881 (14th Alabama Infantry Company D) James B. Amos enlisted in Company D, of the 14th Alabama Infantry on Feb 21, 1861 in Randolph County as a private later given the rank of Sergeant ******************** 1850 Alabama Census Chambers County 19th District #*874 Casper M. Amos, 43, farmer, b S.C. Christian 36, b Ga. John T., 19, male b Ga. Sarah M., 16, female, b Ga. Sindrella, 15, female, b Ala. William M., 13, male, b Ala. Abel L., 11, male, b Ala. James B., 8, male, b Ala. 1870 Randolph County Census: #90 Amos, Casper, 65, male, farmer, b N.C. Christian, 58, female, b Ga. Rose R.M., 28, female, b Ga. Cordelia, 9, female b Ala. #92 Amos, James, 30, male, b Ala. Harriett, 25, female, b Ala. [Davis?] John H., 11, male, b Ala. William 3, male, b Ala. Davis,, Jesse, 21, male, farmer, b Ga.