James was born about 1809 and claimed his birthplace to be Eastern Tennessee. Other sources report Lee County, Virginia. He can be found in the 1830 and 1840 census records for Knox County, Tennessee.
By 1850 his family is found in Pulaski County, Kentucky, where they endured several hardships including the death of at least 3 babies.
The family left Kentucky about 1857 and moved to Red River County, Texas where James died just a year later, leaving his wife with 4 small boys and 2 older boys who likely helped them all survive.
James was the son of Jordan Nelson and his wife Sarah Owen.
By 1850 his family is found in Pulaski County, Kentucky, where they endured several hardships including the death of at least 3 babies.
The family left Kentucky about 1857 and moved to Red River County, Texas where James died just a year later, leaving his wife with 4 small boys and 2 older boys who likely helped them all survive.
James was the son of Jordan Nelson and his wife Sarah Owen.
James was born about 1809 and claimed his birthplace to be Eastern Tennessee. Other sources report Lee County, Virginia. He can be found in the 1830 and 1840 census records for Knox County, Tennessee.
By 1850 his family is found in Pulaski County, Kentucky, where they endured several hardships including the death of at least 3 babies.
The family left Kentucky about 1857 and moved to Red River County, Texas where James died just a year later, leaving his wife with 4 small boys and 2 older boys who likely helped them all survive.
James was the son of Jordan Nelson and his wife Sarah Owen.
By 1850 his family is found in Pulaski County, Kentucky, where they endured several hardships including the death of at least 3 babies.
The family left Kentucky about 1857 and moved to Red River County, Texas where James died just a year later, leaving his wife with 4 small boys and 2 older boys who likely helped them all survive.
James was the son of Jordan Nelson and his wife Sarah Owen.
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