This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: James Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZS.2ADE/372 Message Board Post: I am working on the James families in Sumpter in the 1800's. I recently got a copy of the will of Thomas E. James which shows his wife as Sarah and his son Edward. I am especially interested in John S. James who died in 1862 while in the CSA Co.C, 40 Ala Inf. I would love to hear from anyone else working on the James family. It seems that unless you're related to Jesse its hard to get much info. I also have a copy of some court papers for WIlliam Huger James there in Sumpter. He was the son of William Dobein James who wrote the famous book on Francis Marion. Its an interesting family, but not mine. Any help will be much appreciated.