Larry, Unfortunately I have very little information on James Looney. I have documented that he was born 1836 in Lauderdale Co., AL He was 14 @ this time. 1840 Pontotoc Co., MS shows James to be w/his father, David Reasons Looney. I know that he has a sister - older - - (abt. 1833) don't know her given name but she marriage someone named _________Grant before 1850 and lived in TN. Although I have not "proven it" Mr. Tilton says that James was a Pharmacist, then called a druggist in Holly Springs, MS and was married to Norvel Hopkins before 1860. The previous information was only the children of his first family. I have much information on his second family. If I can help further, please let me know. Ginny