Mike, My great brick wall is also a James Webb, my g-g-grandfather who was born in Georgia about 1820 and died in Coosa County Alabama in 1865 shortly after returning from a Union POW camp. I am sure you have been surprised (as I was) at the great number of James Webbs around this period. Wish our Webb ancestors had used more exotic names so we might easily find and document them. Best of luck on your search. Merrell Arnold Louisville, KY