James MERRITT birth 1798 Tenn. death Mar.25, 1863 Noxubee, Ms. married Nov.26, 1825 Tuscaloosa Co, Al. Nancy HUDSON Nancy HUDSON birth Jan.20, 1800 S.C. death Jan.20, 1872 Noxubee Co, Ms. Father: John HUDSON Children of James and Nancy 1. Mary Jane female birth Oct.16, 1826 Tuscaloosa, Al. death Feb.3, 1891 Macon, Noxubee, Ms. married Nov.7, 1844 Tuscaloosa, Al. William HUDSON 2. William male birth 1829 Tenn. 3. James male birth 1831 Tuscaloosa, Al. 4. Jasper male birth 1833 Tuscaloosa, Al. 5. Sarah F. female birth 1836 Tuscaloosa, Al 6. Thomas J. male birth 1838 Tuscaloosa, Al. married Feb.1, 1866 Drucilla ROBBINS 7. Martha female birth 1842 Tuscaloosa, Al. 8. Mattie A, female birth 1846/47 Tuscaloosa, Al.