Hi Yvonne My GGrandfather was John James was born in about 1856 in Loudon Co. Va. Married in Jefferson Co,W.Va. 1-1-1879 to Annie Niswarner. This is all I have been able to find. Appreciate any info. anyone has on him. God Bless Jim&Jenny Butler [email protected]

Christopher JAMES, b. 1720, James City CO., VA. m. Lucy THOMPSON. They and their children are mentioned in a number of printed sources, such as, Americans of Gentle Birth, James Families of America Since 1630, Background of a Bandit and Beverly Stercula's manuscript on the Thompson families. None of these printed sources gives the original source documentation, such as bible records, church records, land records or written memorials by either a child or grandchild of this couple or wills. I am still searching for the original source documentation to back up all the printed material that I have found on Christopher James and his family. Christopher JAMES and Lucy THOMPSON had the following children, all born in Virginia: 1. Mary, b. abt 1748, m. 1st. John Garland, 2nd. James Pendleton 2. John, b. 1750 (my line) , m. 1st Elizabeth Morris, 2nd Lucy Mosby (my line) Both died in Ohio CO. KY. 3. Foster , b. abt 1752,, m.. Rebecca Cloug 4. Elizabeth, b. abt 1754, m. John Thompson 5. Lucy, b. 1757, m. Nathional Thompson 6. Thurston, b. 1759, m. Sarah Pendleton 7. George, b. 1763 8. Edward, b. 1763, m. Susanna Sheppard 9 Francis, b. 1766, m. unknown Childe. >From the book, James Families of America Since 1630, it gives child # 8 subsequent generations: # 8. Edward James, m. Susanna Sheppard: 1. Fleming m., Mary Armstrong a. Fleming Jr.. m. Mary Ella Duvall a1) Fleming ( b. 1877 in Gambier, OH) m., Rebecca Goodwin He became a noted theologian and author, served in Shanghai. b2) Fleming b. 1904, Shanghai; lawyer, educator, author; Yale law professor; Town Chairman, North Haven CT. Listed in Who's Who 1952-53. Children: Fleming III, Sarah a2) Henry Duvall James m. Elizabeth Blakeslee 1908 in Pittsburgh. Major elevator inventions. Worked for Otis and Westinghouse. children: Katherine Duvall; Curtis Blakeslee; Virginia Sartwell a3) Mary Latimer James ( 1883-1963) Studied psychiatry under Jung; private practice in PA and CT. Medical missionary to China, 1912-37. I would appreciate hearing from any descendants of Christopher James & Lucy Thompson's children or anyone who can add to, correct, prove or disprove any of the above information. Shirley Wallace Norton [email protected]

Hi, I'm looking for info on my gg-grandmother Henrietta JAMES. She was born about 1854 in Iowa. In 1879 she married James BERRY in Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., Iowa. They had sons, Zora, Harry and Edwin and a daughter Ione ( who died early) and another child who died at birth. James BERRY died in 1905. Henrietta later married A. A. HEATH. They had another daughter and there was a step-son Fred A. HEATH. Henrietta died in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa in Dec 1948. Who were her parents?, siblings? when and where was she born? Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks Karen [email protected]

Hi! My line is almost the same as that of Jennifer James Taylor and Regina Roper. Looking for confirmation on who the parents of John, William, Robert and Philip were. Believed that the parents were Philip James (1771) and Phebe Long James. My direct line is as follows: John James SR b 1792, Richmond Co. NC, m Nancy (born 1802) maiden unk died 1865 Jasper Co MS. children of John and Nancy were as listed by Regina in her post, with the following additional information and a slight change: William Madison born c1827 TN d 1906 Newton, MS m Mary Ann (I have Kelly as her last name as given to me by her grandson and family documents) Children of William Madison and Mary Ann: William Harrison (married Safronia French), Christopher Columbus (my great-grandfather, he married 1st: Mary Ellen French, sister to Safronia and 2nd: Ada Read), Charles, George (buried James cometary in Paulding, Jasper co. MS), Franklin, John, Martha (married a Burton) and Walter Any other connections out there? Teresa James

>From [email protected] com I am searching for the parents of Elizabeth JAMES b.28 Feb 1802 in Tenn. (what became Claiborne Cty), d. 25 June 1881, in Sheridan, Polk Cty, Ore. Elizabeth had a brother Berry JAMES b. 28 Aug 1811, Claiborne Cty, Tenn., d. 9 Feb. 1885, in Dayton, WA., Mar. Piety ROSE 26 Sept 1831, Lafayette Co., Mo. Elizabeth married Elbert LYNCH 1817-1818 in Claiborne Cty, Tenn. Elbert LYNCH b. Ca 1797 Lauren's Cty, S.C., d. Cass Co., MO. before May, 1839. They were in Big Creek settlement, Van Buren, Cty., MO. summer or fall of 1828. They all attended Lone Jack Baptist Church, Jackson Cty, MO. Elizabeth married John DICKEY 17 Jan 1842, They had 4 children. Children of Elizabeth JAMES and Elbert LYNCH: * William Wesley, b. 28 Aug 1818, Claiborne Cty, Tenn., d. 15 Oct 1866, Sheridan, Ore. m. Mary Ann READ ,23 Nov. 1841, Cass Cty, MO . *Mary, b. Mar 1821, Claiborne Cty,Tenn., d. 1855, Cass Cty., MO..m. Martin RICE, 3 Apr 1836, Lafayette Cty, MO. *Aaron, b. 20 Aug 1822, Lafayette Cty, MO., d. Ore?, m. Malinda SPARKS, 1 Mar 1849, Cass Co., MO. *Jane, b. 14 Oct 1824, Lafayette Cty, MO., d. 14 June 1901, Sheridan, Ore., m. Hankinson READ, 18 Dec, 1845. Cass Cty, MO. *John Francis, b. 1 Jan 1827, Lafayette Cty, MO., d. 1 Oct, 1907, Salem, Ore., m. Eliza SPARKS, 16 Nov. 1848, Cass Cty, MO. *Martha, b. 16 Mar 1829, Cass Cty, MO., d. b/f May 1844, Cass Co, MO. *Uriah, b. 7 Feb 1831, Cass Co., MO., d. 13 Mar 1856. *David Allison, b.Mar 1833, Cass Co. MO., d. Ore., m. Lucinda SPARKS 25 Jan 1855, Polk Cty, Ore. *Joseph, b. 4 Mar, 1835, Cass Cty, MO. *Martin, b. 8 June 1837, Cass Cty, MO., m. Elizabeth HOLCOMB 25 Jan 1862, Polk Cty, Ore. Elizabeth JAMES LYNCH DICKEY and her brother Berry JAMES, along with a group of inter-related pioneers, came across the Oregon Trail in the spring of 1851. Most settled around what became Sheridan, Oregon in Polk County. Muriel in Bothell

Hello Gang, The James family that I am researching is quite simple. 1a. (my brick wall) John J. James b. 1818 p.b. Belgium m. 15 oct 1842 d. 1892 p.d. Leopold Twp Perry County, IN 1b. Mary Catherine Goffinet b. 25/26 Mar 1823 p.b. Les Bulles, Belgium d. 16 June 1909 p.d. Leopold Twp, Perry County, IN dau. of Andrew Goffinet and Jeanne-Marie Goffinet (we have the Goffinet family traced back quite a ways no help needed there) Children of John J. and Mary Catherine Goffinet: John Henry: b. 1843 p.b. IN m. Elizabeth Dee Foyne:d. Before 1880 Julie Ann: nothing here except approx. birth year John Jo: nothing here except approx. birth year Mary Lee: nothing here except approx. birth year Joseph: nothing here except approx. birth year Frank: nothing here except approx. birth year Children of John Henry and Elizabeth Dee Foyne: John Lewis:m. Mary D. Sprinkle William: m. Lucy A Sprinkle Andrew Robert: b. 1873 p.b. Union Twp, Perry Co., IN m. 17 Apr 1900 to Sarah E. Sprinkle dau. of James A Sprinkle Jr & Mary Pike (Andrew is believed to be buried in or around McCleansboro, IL) Sarah E. was b. May 1880. I have lots of information on this family, if anyone is interested. As you can tell alot of the children's information is scarce but with al little help from all of you I hope that changes. Thank you. Michelle James [email protected]

Hello everybody! Here's my James line- I'm looking for info on my great-grandfather, Henry (Albert?) JAMES (b.24 May 1855, UK (possibly England). He was the son of Robert JAMES b?, Wales. I don't know his mother's name. Henry married Sarah HALE(b. 4 May 1870 Eng.). She was the daughter of Matthew? HALE & Elizabeth MATHEWS (b. 10 Dec 1849 Eng. daughter of Henry MATHEWS & Eliza ROBERTS). Henry JAMES & Sarah HALE had 6 children: 1. Harry (Henry) John JAMES (my grandfather) b. 3 May 1892 London (?) Eng. He married Blanche SMITH 1911 South Orange, NJ. 2. Robert b. 7 Jun 1895 England ? 3. Arthur Edward b. 13 Aug 1896 South Orange, New Jersey, USA 4. Edith b. 16 Feb 1900 New Jersey, USA 5. George b. 24 Jul 1904 South Orange, N.J. USA 6. Albert Charles b. 11 Feb 1916 South Orange, N.J. USA Although Henry JAMES & Sarah Hale emigrated to the US about 1890, I am told they went back "home" to England for the birth of their first child, Harry JAMES, my grandfather. This might have been Henry's second marriage- i've been told he first married a woman named, Mary ?, from Ireland and that he and Mary lived in Jersey City and had children. Later Henry returned to the UK and married Sarah. I have also been told that Henry may have attended military school on the Isle of Wight. Henry was a painter and decorator. In past conversations with family members they remember growing up (in the1930's) and receiving mail from Kingston upon Thames (though possibly Sarah Hales' family). There's also mention of London, Kent and Wales. Henry, I'm told had brothers in England. Well, this is all i have to go on for now. Any information or suggestions are much appreciated. Happy Hunting to you all!! Thank you for this roll call! Jodee James [email protected]

I am in search of: Charlie James 1st. married ? Hughs had one daughter B: 1900 Emma Lee James 2nd married Lithie Pink had one daughter: Ethel James Supose to be from Cheerokee, Ia. If anyone has anything...I would greatly appreciate it. Cher

Searching for William James. Middle name possibly Edgar. He died sometime within nine months of August 1863, as his wife was widowed but pregnant with his child. The wife was Pemilia Jane Eaves, and she re-married to George Washington Frary. The baby was William Edgar given the last name of Frary and born in Aug, 1863 in Denver Adams County, Colorada. So I am assuming that is where William James died. He is my great-great grandpa, and this is the whole extent of my James line as I always though my gpa's last name was Frary. Please help! Oh, his occupation was Freighter. Thanks! Sally [email protected] Searching S*T*E*W*A*R*T I trace family history so I'll know who to blame!

Louis James born l803 in TN was married to Frances ??? born l806. I do not know where they married. They were in Henderson Co., TN in the l830 census and continued to live here most of their life. They were the parents of 8 children. Does anyone know the parents of Louis or know maiden name of Frances? Bobbie in TN

I have Joseph James b 29 Mar 1709 Westtown PA d 2 Sep 1772 Shelbyville KY who m 1735 Goshen PA Hannah Hickman b 21 Apr 1715 Westtown PA d 23 May 1806 Shelbyville KY. His siblings were Thomas, Mary, Sarah, Aaron, and Ann. His parents are listed as Aaron James and Elizabeth ???. Above data from LDS AF. Looking for additional data on ancestors of Joseph. Any assistance is appreciated. Chuck in Tucson

Hi, My James branch originates in Germany? then on to NewYork>Washington Co, PA>Jennings Co, IN>Vigo Co, IN>Champaign Co, IL>Washington DC. I am looking for information and have information to share on relations of Thomas C and Mollie Downey JAMES. Thomas was born about 1745 in Oldenburg, Germany and died in 1822 in Jennings Co, IN and is buried in Hopewell Cemetery there. Thomas fought in the Revolutionary War as a PVT PS-PA in Lieut. Isaac Anderson's company and alot of the men in his unit were captured or killed in Indiana. His great-grandson Thomas Jefferson James (b 1830 Vigo Co, IN-d. 1899 Champaign Co, IL) fought in the Civil War in Company B, 71st Indiana Infantry. Thomas Jefferson James was wounded and captured 30 Aug 1862 at Richmond, Ky and discharged in Mar 1863. Am always looking for new cousins to share with. Robin Bango

ROLL CALL My brick wall is my Edward Victor James we thought was born in Lancaster Co, PA in 1772, however, I found him in the 1795 Tax records of Gloucester Co., N.J. He next showed up in the 1810 Census in Lancaster Co., PA. He married Mary Rachel Atlee and had the following children: Elizabeth James (a twin) b. 2 Sep 1798 PA Joseph JAMES (a twin) B. 2 Sep 1798, PA Francis Xavier James b. 17 Oct 1799 PA Jesse James b. 6 Feb 1801 PA Julia Ann James b. 20 Feb 1802 PA m. Mr. Baum William Atlee James b 5 Nov 1803 PA m Mary Elizabeth McCarty *Mary James b 16 June 1806 PA married a Mr. Brown and had one child Agness Ann then Mary James Brown married *John McCarty. They had 9 children. * = my lines. Richard, Do you by any chance have anything on the parents of Thomas W. James who was born in New Jersey? Any connections, Richard? Cathy --------------------- At 03:13 PM 2/8/99 -0600, Richard James wrote: >Hello to list, > >I am relatively new to list and am posting the following in hopes >someone can recognize maybe some cousins or parents of Thomas W. James >b. NJ. They migrated to Susquehanna Co, PA in 1817. > > 1. Thomas W. JAMES; born 1787 in New Jersey; married Hannah Smith. >All children with exception of David M. James were born in PA. Most >likely Susquehanna Co, PA. > > Children of Thomas W JAMES and Hannah Smith were as follows: >+ 2 i. David M JAMES, born 1817 at New Jersey. >+ 3 ii. Thomas Smith JAMES, born 1818; married Sarah DEVINE. > 4 iii. Lewis M JAMES; born 1822; died 31 Dec 1827. >+ 5 iv. Abijah Smith JAMES, born 2 Oct 1824 at West Auburn, Auburn, >Pennsylvania; married Sarah B Marshall. > 6 v. Abigail JAMES; born 1825. > 7 vi. Mary L JAMES; born 1826. > Mary L possibly married to Justus Knapp of Lynn on 10 Mar 1862 in >West Auburn. > 8 vii. Emeline M JAMES; born Feb 1829; died 12 Apr 1830 at age 1. > 9 viii. Rebecca JAMES; born 2 Mar 1833; died 17 Mar 1833. >+ 10 ix. Theodore C JAMES, born Apr 1835; married Harriet N (--?--). > 11 x. Caroline JAMES; born 1840. > >Thanks for any help, > >Richard James >[email protected] >Decatur, AL > > > > >==== JAMES Mailing List ==== >List problems? First, read the Welcome Message that you received >when you subscribed to this list. Feel free to contact >Yvonne James-Henderson,list administrator mailto:[email protected] >with questions concerning this list! >Visit the JAMES Surname homepage! >http://www.rootsweb.com/~daisy/jameskin.htm > > Have a wonderful day! Cathy Baker -- [email protected]

Hi Folks, This is my husband's James line. Fielding James( our brick wall) b. before 1775 as he was listed as 45+ on the 1820 census of Old Pendleton District later Anderson County, SC. Family tradition is that he was from VA. We need parents, siblings, home town, anything. His wife was Rhoda Durham(unknown birth,parents or origin) and we have only two children listed: Patty b ca 1811 and married Mack Loveland and John James b. ca 1801 and married to Rachel Kelly(Belton, Anderson Co,SC). All our James stayed in the Brushy Creek section of Anderson Co. until recently. John and Rachel had 11 known children and one son Thomas Elias James,MD.(b.1845) is my husband's greatgrandfather. If anyone is interested, I will post his siblings. Thanks, Ann & Ken

Seeking information on the parents of Isaac James of Gibson County, TN. He was born on 06/22/1788 in Maryland; married Eleanor Allen on 12/11/1815 in Rowan County, NC. Had a brother named Allen Cornell James. Is Cornell a possible family name? Also found in Gibson County, TN were a Thomas James born about 1768 in Maryland, a William James born about 1798 and a Cornell James born about 1789. Vicky Hutchings

I am new to this list so looks like good timing to add my James family information. John James b. abt 1740 and m. Mary Ann Griffith. They were parents of Joseph Griffith James b. abt 1758 m. abt 1780 Elizabeth Austin b. abt 1758 in Maryland. They had the following children: 1. John Griffith James b. 1 Jan 1781 MD, m. Julie Creely 4 Feb 1812, d. Feb 1834 2. Thomas James b. 4 Nov 1782, m. Nov 1812 Catherine Keller, d. 17 Dec 1847 3. Joseph James, Jr. b. abt 1790, m. Mary Elizabeth Burke 9 Sep 1816 4. James Austin James b. 17 Feb 1794, m. Susan O'Hara abt 1823, d. 13 May 1863 5. Elizabeth James b. 1795, m. Stephen Dolson 30 Mar 1818, d. 29 Apr 1836 6. Celeste James b. 1795, m. John Burke 24 Sep 1815, 7. Mary James m. David burke 20 Feb 1816 I am interested in finding any new information on John James and Mary Ann Griffith and Joseph Griffith James' siblings. LaDonna Harthun Moore, Gentle, Dolson, Dean, Brown, Dunn, Drury, Collins, James, Austin

My James line only covers 5 generattions, ending in Colorado. It goes back to Iowa, Ohio and begins in Maine. First, my Brick Wall: Generation I John JAMES b. abt 1800 in Maine d. 1873 Morgan Cy, Ohio m. (1) Elmyra (Elmira?) NOYES Children: 1-Joseph W. JAMES 2-Hester JAMES 3-Mary Ellen JAMES 4-Simon or Simeon Blake JAMES 5-Jasper Newton JAMES m. (2) Phoebe (?) Reportedly, they had William JAMES. Expanded info on the children listed above: Generation II 1-Joseph W. JAMES b. 30 Dec 1835 Zanesville, Athens Cy, Ohio d. 27 Nov 1913, Creston Iowa m. 1857 Martha Ruth BOYER Children: Martha Cloe JAMES b. 7 Dec 1885 Union, Iowa m. Albert Vermont MENDENHALL Olive Ruth JAMES m. Elmer MILLER Clema Belle JAMES m. John WHITTINGTON Ida JAMES m. CHAMBERS? Edward Noble JAMES m. Rosetta Corina CAPTOLLA Ethel JAMES m. James EDWARDS? Rennie JAMES m. KELLEY There are possibly five more children. 2-Hester JAMES Reportedly had three children 3-Mary Ellen JAMES m. Walter CAIN Children: Mary is the only name that has surfaced 4-Simon Blake JAMES b. 27 May 1843 Zanesville, Athens Cy, Ohio d. 5 Sep 1911 Stuart, Guthrie Cy, Iowa m. 17 Apr 1864Margaret Emily BOYER Reportedly had five children. This Margaret Emily BOYER is sister to Simon Blake's brother's wife, Joseph W. 5-Jasper Newton JAMES b. 19 Dec 1846 Big Run Station, Athens Cy, Ohio d. 9 Jun 1918 Orient, Adair Cy, Iowa m. 9 Nov 1865 Lucintha Ann MORLAND Children: Effie JAMES m. Alvin FULTON Eva Caroline JAMES Unknown female JAMES m. Kenneth SMITH Freda JAMES? Riley JAMES? Reportedly there were a total of 12 children born to this family. Additional family names which I cannot connect are Ona Ruth JAMES who married Walter HEIN, Olie(Olive?) LENT and Irena LENT. Generation III, IV & V I have that well filled out. If some one can connect with me, I'll be happy to provide it. Thanks Paul Schonstrom

I'm at a brick wall with the parents of my Cary James b 1772-1774 NC d abt 1832 in Ripley Co, Mo. His wife was Liddie/Lydia, maybe last name Bankston, b NC d abt 1832 Ripley Co, Mo. Sharon James Otis [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Richard James <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Monday, February 08, 1999 1:22 PM Subject: [JAMES-L] Roll-Call >Hello to list, > >I am relatively new to list and am posting the following in hopes >someone can recognize maybe some cousins or parents of Thomas W. James >b. NJ. They migrated to Susquehanna Co, PA in 1817. > > 1. Thomas W. JAMES; born 1787 in New Jersey; married Hannah Smith. >All children with exception of David M. James were born in PA. Most >likely Susquehanna Co, PA. > > Children of Thomas W JAMES and Hannah Smith were as follows: >+ 2 i. David M JAMES, born 1817 at New Jersey. >+ 3 ii. Thomas Smith JAMES, born 1818; married Sarah DEVINE. > 4 iii. Lewis M JAMES; born 1822; died 31 Dec 1827. >+ 5 iv. Abijah Smith JAMES, born 2 Oct 1824 at West Auburn, Auburn, >Pennsylvania; married Sarah B Marshall. > 6 v. Abigail JAMES; born 1825. > 7 vi. Mary L JAMES; born 1826. > Mary L possibly married to Justus Knapp of Lynn on 10 Mar 1862 in >West Auburn. > 8 vii. Emeline M JAMES; born Feb 1829; died 12 Apr 1830 at age 1. > 9 viii. Rebecca JAMES; born 2 Mar 1833; died 17 Mar 1833. >+ 10 ix. Theodore C JAMES, born Apr 1835; married Harriet N (--?--). > 11 x. Caroline JAMES; born 1840. > >Thanks for any help, > >Richard James >[email protected] >Decatur, AL > > > > >==== JAMES Mailing List ==== >List problems? First, read the Welcome Message that you received >when you subscribed to this list. Feel free to contact >Yvonne James-Henderson,list administrator mailto:[email protected] >with questions concerning this list! >Visit the JAMES Surname homepage! >http://www.rootsweb.com/~daisy/jameskin.htm

Here are my James, dead end for the parentage of James James. James James born ca. 1745-1760 in either Fauquer Co. VA or Cumberland SC. The only Rev. War records on a James James show him born in SC, but the remainder is unreadable, so I am not sure it is him. James married Mary Cole Speakman ca. 1787 Their first child was: Betsey James born ca. 1788 who married Daniel Wray. Further children didn't come until later: John James (my ancestor) born 18 Jan. 1790 in KY, mar. 1812 to Rachel Bray. John died 31 May 1887 in Moniteau Co. MO Abraham James, born 1792 in KY? (he listed himself as born in PA on a census record...) mar. 1st. 1816, Elizabeth Hall Scott. Lettie James born Ky or VA married Caleb Kelly James James born 18 Apr. 1795 in Monroe Co. KY, married Sarah Bray on 4 Feb. 1817 and was on the 1820 Monroe Co. KY census. Mary Ann Jaes born in KY and married ?? Grider. James James died ca. 1803 as his will was probated that year. He had been granted 100 acres on the east Fork of the Big Barren River in 1799 in what was then Green Co, later became Barren Co. and then Monroe Co. in 1820. His wife Mary lost custody of her children around 1806 for reasons unk. It is unk whether she married James as a Cole or a Speakman or married after his death and obtained those names then. She regained custody of her children in 1809 and she died ca. 1820 probably in KY. Her youngest children migrated to Moniteau Co. MO around 1822. Hope someone out there connects! Elizabeth Rains Johnson [email protected]

I discovered information in the obituary of my great grandmother, Katherine Amanda James, that I should have included: "She was the youngest of 9 children all of whom have proceeded her to the grave except one brother. At the age of three years she moved with her parents to Ft. Wayne, Indiana. When she was 14 years old they moved by wagon to Nebraska, locating near Clarks. Later they moved to Silver Creek." Hope this connects with someone from my James family. 1._____? James b. PA m. _____? _____? b.MD 2. Joshua James b. 13 Oct 1811 MD d. 1895 NE m. Katherine Brown b. 12 Mar. 1820 MD d. 1896 NE (both of her parents were born in MD) 3. Katherine Amanda James b. 23 Dec. 1863 MD d. 1924 NE (obituary lists birth: Havre de Grace, Harford Co., MD) (she would be my great grandmother) Gail Gregg Ferris in NE