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Born in Dublin, Ireland
No month or day
James immigrated during the terrible potato famine in Ireland. Family history says he came over with his brother Mike and stayed with a family member. THere were also tales that he came here to avoid prosecution for murder and that he was supposed to inherit a castle in Ireland. We have no more information on this. -
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Timespan
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Married Martha J. Willis Lawrence Co. AL
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Census Shelby Co. TX Nancy + 4 Children
With Nancy and 4 Children -
Eliza Jane Welch birth date as given
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Estimated Death
Eliza Jane and Wm. Pettey went looking for him and couldn't find any trace. Presumed dead.