Dear Linda, I found a 9 yr old James on the 1870 census with his family. I don't know if it is the right one. The source is 1870 Federal Census, Alabama, Colbert County, Cherokee P.O., Series M593, Roll 10, pg 107. Reed, James 40 yr old Farm Labourer born GA wife Emily, 41 y old, born TN son William 18 yr old born AL dau Elizabeth 16 yr old born AL son James 9 yr old born AL son Thomas 7 yr old born AL son Augustus 4 yr old born AL Hope this helps. I am looking for a Jesse W. Reed born 1884 in AL. I believe his father is W. M. Reed born cir 1852 in AL. His mother Mary E. ? If this rings any bells let me know! Good luck, Natalie