James C Crockett, Jr was b 30 Dec 1803, Vinalhaven, the s/o James C Crockett, Sr, & Elizabeth "Eliza" Brackett. He d 30 Dec 1865, Vinalhaven, on his birthday at age 62 after being hit by lightning.

James married Lucy Ames Young on 26 Jan 1826, Vinalhaven, married by David Woster, Jr, Justice of the Peace. Lucy was b 3 June 1809, Vinalhaven, the d/o Samuel Young, Jr & Lydia Ames. She d 5 Dec 1895, Vinalhaven from old age.

James & Lucy had 14 children born Vinalhaven:
1. Hiram Harvey Crockett: 1 June 1827 - 13 Jan 1901, North Haven
2. Deacon Samuel Young Crockett: 27 June 1829 - 21 Feb 1906, North Haven
3. Walden Green Crockett: 10 Sept 1833 - 1 June 1883, Vinalhaven
4. Elizabeth "Eliza" Crockett (twin): 4 May 1835 - 4 May 1896, Boston, Ma
5. Lydia Young Crockett (twin): 4 May 1835 - 13 Feb 1868, Vinalhaven
6. Mary Young: abt 1837 - 23 June 1889, Vinalhaven (ae 52)
7. Robert Lafonzo Crockett: 17 July 1839 - 3 Feb 1920, Williamette, Ill
8. Elsy Ames Crockett: Jan 1841 - 26 Apr 1903, Castine, Me
9. Philomena Crockett (twin): abt 1844
10. Hannah Crockett (twin): abt 1844 - 19 Apr 1865, Vinalhaven
11. James Willard "William" Crockett: 14 Oct 1845 - 12 Mar 1938, Minneapolis, Mn
12. George Washington Crockett: 25 July 1847 - 6 Sept 1912, Vinalhaven
13. Charles Edwin Crockett: 19 May 1850 - 8 Dec 1922, North Haven
14. Infant Crockett: 1852 - 1853, Vinalhaven

James is found on Vinalhaven for the 1830 census.

In 1850, 42-year-old James and 40-year-old Lucy are found living on Vinalhaven where he is as a farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Children are: Samuel Y (ae 20, fisherman), Eliza (ae 18), Walden G (ae 16), Mary Y (ae 13), Robert (ae 9), Elcy (ae 9), Philomena (ae 6), Hannah (ae 6), James W (ae 4), George W (ae 2) and Charles E (ae 1 month). Also with them is 23-year-old Hiram H Crockett, fisherman, and his 21-year-old wife Rebecca.

Feb 3rd, 1855: At conference meeting, after the usual exercises, voted to receive Emeline Crockett and Lucy Crockett as candidates for baptism and church membership on their experience. Number present: 21. Lewis Leadbetter, Church Clerk.

Feb the 4th, 1855, Sunday: Lucy Crockett and Emeline Crockett was bapitzed and joined the church. Lewis Leadbetter, Church Clerk. Baptist Church Record, North Haven. Note: Emeline is Lucy's daughter-in-law, and Lucy is the only Crockett who this could apply to.

He was also apparently a justice of the peace as he is found to marry Samuel Crockett & Susan Pierce, and Margaret Crockett and John Bunker.

In 1860, James is a shoresman with real estate valued at $1500 and personal property of $1000.

In March 1867, son Samuel Y Crockett was appointed administrator of father James Crockett's estate. Knox Co Probate File Number 635.

In 1870, widowed Lucy is keeping house with real estate valued at $2000 and personal property valued at $575. Her sons, George and Charles, are residing with her, both working as fishermen.

Death Record: Lucy Y Crockett died on 5 Dec 1895 on Vinalhaven at the age of 86 years 6 months 2 days. Born on Vinalhaven, she was the daughter of Samuel Y Young (born Vinalhaven, farmer) and Lydia Ames (born Vinalhaven). She was a widowed housewife. Cause of death: old age. Burial to be on Vinalhaven.