Husband of Ursala Ann Lewis.
Son of James B. Galloway Sr.

The following information was taken from the bio of his son, Joseph Barnett Galloway, and may contain errors:

James Galloway was a very strong man. Even at the age of 60 years he could in a wrestle throw men of 24 years of age, and at the age of 72 he made a full hand in the harvest field. He was an industrious farmer, and also worked more or less in wood work. He was a soldier in the Black Hawk war, as also were his two elder brothers, William and Samuel. He died Nov. 17, 1872, at the age of 76 years. He leaves one brother, Zorobabel, and many other friends to mourn his loss. He was a public-spirited man, and did much for the improvement of this county.

His children were:
1.)Damerius Galloway m. Alexander H. Walton
2.)Mercena Galloway m. George W. K. Bailey
3.)Joseph Barnett Galloway m. Sarah Jennings
4.)Mary Ann Galloway m. Thomas Jennings
5.)Augustus L. Galloway m. Marie E. McConnell & Sarah Ann Brant
6.)Chedister Ball Galloway m. Nancy Billings
7.)Nancy Catherine Galloway m. Lafayette Roberts
8.)Lucinda Galloway m. John Billings

War of 1812-James Bailey Galloway Pvt Lt Col Samuel Poston's 114 Regt Hampshire Co Gen Joel Leftwich's Brigade VA Mil part of Gen William Henry Harrison's Army...Fort Meigs Jan 21, 1813 construction and defense of the fort...Sep 3, 1812-1813
Abouth half of Hampshire County's militia units served in the Northwestern Army under Gen Leftwich, while the other half served in the Richmond Corps
source: VA Mil Units in the War of 1812 by Stuart Lee Butler p100; ancestry.com NARA War of 1812 military records roll box 77 M602

James is the s/o Rev War-James Galloway Pvt MD, DAR #A127567, c1760-p5 Aug 1834 Lincoln Co MO and Elizabeth Spraggins 1770 MD-1834 Lincoln Co MO.
source: dar.org ancestor search

War of 1812 information provided by Linda Rosenthal.