Something that may narrow James' death a little - according to Michael Watson's ADAIR COUNTY, KY MARRIAGES, January 1, 1840 to January 1, 1870, page 6. Regarding the marriage of Mary Jane Hughes (nee Bryant) to Alfred A. Biggs, the marriage occurred 20 July 1869 by F.N. Taylor at widow Nellie Bryant's. Ergo, James had died before July 20 1869. Pat H.