JAMES CLAIBOURNE NORRIS was the 2nd child of JOHN NORRIS & MARY SARAH CELESTE STOCKMAN NORRIS. He was born November 8, 1829 in Nacogdoches , Texas .He  married MARGARET ANN AMASON ( daughter of MATTHEW & LOUISA AMASON ) together this union was blessed with 3 children JOHN , MARY JANE & JULIA ANN NORRIS. 1860 census shows James & Margaret's home is next to John Norris' homeplace . 1861 brings the beginning of the Civil War. James newly married  leaves his beloved wife , Margaret  & his children  to enlist in the Confederate Army . All of James & Margaret's children are under four years of age . James fought in one of the most famous brigades of all time " GRANDBURY'S BRIGADE " The 17th Calvary was consolidated with the 18th Calvary . His Brigade fought in the battles of Arkansas Post , Tunnel Hill , RingGold Gap , Chickamuanga and the battle of Atlanta . The battle of Chickamuanga was also called " THE RIVER OF DEATH " as it was the bloodiest battle  in all of our American history . It consisted of only a two day battle leaving 34,000 men dead .  After the war James returns to home to find that his beloved spouse Margaret has died .  He remarries VIRGINIA M. THOMAS   on October 4, 1866. There are no children  with this union . In 1899 in Coleman county  Texas , James applied for his Confederate pension . It is shown that his assets were valued as 6 head of horses ( 3 work horses & 3 stock horses ) valued $100.00 and 1 wagon  valued as " WORTHLESS " .  His occupation is listed as farmer . James was known to have been a man of great  character , honest , and having a great faith in God . He was remembered as being a faith healer  . He also was remembered as selling tonics & medicine .  He also , farmed , and ranched . He was always there to give his love and support to his children & grandchildren . James Claibourne Norris died in Coleman County , Texas . He was buried in Santa Anna , Texas , Coleman County on January 19 , 1914 . He was  valued , loved and missed by many after his death .