this James Sims--the story sounds like my but not sure--my James was from Nc and stop off in Pike co. we do not know if he was married--or where he was from--don't know his parents names or from where he was from--My James made it to Harrison co. Texas and was married in 1849 to a Sydney Odom--my James was born 17 May 1822-died 18 March 1889 and is buried in Lone Oak,Donnelton Cem.Texas if he was married before we don't know that!!! please email me at Rudybug@swbell.net