James’ will is the starting (and sometimes ending) point for most research into him.\u00a0 I don’t have a known copy of the full text, but the highlights are (as abstracted from “Henry County Will Abstracts Vol. I & II 1777-1820”, p. 1):<\/p>\n
Written 1 April 1777, Probated 21 July 1777<\/p>\n
Wife: Martha<\/p>\n
Sons: Thomas, Moses<\/p>\n
Daughters: Martha Baley (Bailey), Ann Broshears (Brashears)<\/p>\n
Slaves: Sarah, Seal to Martha, thence to Thomas at her death; Adam – to Martha, thence to Moses at her death<\/p>\n
Executors: wife and sons<\/p>\n
The Inventory of his estate was taken in August 1777:<\/p>\n
Cattle, sheep, furniture, tools, 3 negros<\/p>\n
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