James was born in Ross Twp, Greene Co., Ohio. He married Malinda Jane Franklin Dec. 06, 1857, in Tippecanoe Co., Indiana. In 1863 they moved to Piatt Co, IL. In 1876 they moved to a farm two miles southeast of Delphos, Iowa, in Rice Twp, Ringgold Co. They constructed the farm home from lumber hauled from Bedford and it was still in use in 1992. For many years James was one of Ringgold's respected farmers and a large land holder. Malinda and James were members of the Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church. James died of cancer Feb 2, 1907 in their home in Mt Ayr. Malinda and James had nine children six sons and three daughters with two of the sons dying in infancy.
Malinda was described as being a quiet and gentle soul, and very small in stature.
Malinda was described as being a quiet and gentle soul, and very small in stature.
James was born in Ross Twp, Greene Co., Ohio. He married Malinda Jane Franklin Dec. 06, 1857, in Tippecanoe Co., Indiana. In 1863 they moved to Piatt Co, IL. In 1876 they moved to a farm two miles southeast of Delphos, Iowa, in Rice Twp, Ringgold Co. They constructed the farm home from lumber hauled from Bedford and it was still in use in 1992. For many years James was one of Ringgold's respected farmers and a large land holder. Malinda and James were members of the Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church. James died of cancer Feb 2, 1907 in their home in Mt Ayr. Malinda and James had nine children six sons and three daughters with two of the sons dying in infancy.
Malinda was described as being a quiet and gentle soul, and very small in stature.
Malinda was described as being a quiet and gentle soul, and very small in stature.
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