Hi Barbara, I am a descendant of the Henry(William Henry) Stokes and Berthany (Forehand) which you mentioned in your message. They were from Pulaski Co. GA with Henry being born in SC. I checked their family and found that they had a son named James Franklin b. Oct 1848, but not a James Edwin. The first name and dob are the same as yours, but I don't think they are the same. There was another Henry Stokes in Twiggs Co. during that time, I believe. Maybe your James is his son. I might have some information on him, but do not have access to it at this time. I'll be happy to get back with you on it. Barbara S.