James Israel Joiner was born 15 Jun 1866 in Trigg Co., KY. He was the son of James Hutchison Joiner and Melissa Evaline Joiner. He died 16 Sep 1938 and is buried in Flat Lick Cemetery in Christian Co., KY. On 13 Jan 1887, he married Emily Katherine Castleberry, the daughter of Elijah Franklin Castleberry and the widow Emily Darnall Lancaster. Emily Katherine was born 26 Jun 1870 and died 17 Jun 1932. She is buried in Flat Lick Cemetery. Children: 1. Jodie Clemons Joiner (b. 1888 in Trigg Co.,KY) m. Sarah Jane Futrell 2. male Joiner (10 Sep 1890 - 17 Oct 1890) buried Flat Lick Cemetery 3. Edward Perry Joiner (b. 1897 in Mayfield, KY) m. (1st) Helen Gould Boren, (2nd) Della Mary Ann Chapman * 4. Malissa Kathryn Joiner (b. 1902 in Trigg Co.,KY) m. DeWitt Edward Chapman* 5. James Wilton Joiner (b. 1906 in Trigg Co.,KY) m. (1st) Ruth Randolph, (2nd) Josephine McAtee 6. Pokie Lois Joiner (b. 1909 in Trigg Co.,KY) m. Odis Perman Chapman* * See I wasn't kidding when I said the Joiner's had a history of Joiner siblings marrying siblings from a neighboring family. Siblings Jodie, Malissa, and P. Lois Joiner married siblings Della Mary Ann, DeWitt, and Odis Chapman. I'm descended through this line by way of Malissa Kathryn Joiner and DeWitt Edward Chapman. Any additions/corrections are appreciated or if I can help anyone out, I'm available. Kathy in FL [email protected]