Rev. Isaac Oxford (his grandson), wrote a short history of the Oxford Family in 1890: James was known as Handsome Jim Barnes. He and his brother, John "Deaf" Barnes raised their children together so that it became difficult, when researching, to separate their offspring into family units. Most researchers will agree, though, that the children have been assigned correctly. James was in Indiana by 1823, leaving his wife, Sarah, in NC with their daughter, Hannah Barnes Oxford. Some of his children accompanied him, including son, Jehu, and daughter, Elizabeth Swaim. James served in the Revolution, and his service is recognized by the DAR.
His wife, Sarah, continued to live in the Lenoir area and is buried in this same cemetery. It is unknown if James is too buried here having died in Indiana. The Baptist Church is reviewing their records.
His wife, Sarah, continued to live in the Lenoir area and is buried in this same cemetery. It is unknown if James is too buried here having died in Indiana. The Baptist Church is reviewing their records.
Rev. Isaac Oxford (his grandson), wrote a short history of the Oxford Family in 1890: James was known as Handsome Jim Barnes. He and his brother, John "Deaf" Barnes raised their children together so that it became difficult, when researching, to separate their offspring into family units. Most researchers will agree, though, that the children have been assigned correctly. James was in Indiana by 1823, leaving his wife, Sarah, in NC with their daughter, Hannah Barnes Oxford. Some of his children accompanied him, including son, Jehu, and daughter, Elizabeth Swaim. James served in the Revolution, and his service is recognized by the DAR.
His wife, Sarah, continued to live in the Lenoir area and is buried in this same cemetery. It is unknown if James is too buried here having died in Indiana. The Baptist Church is reviewing their records.
His wife, Sarah, continued to live in the Lenoir area and is buried in this same cemetery. It is unknown if James is too buried here having died in Indiana. The Baptist Church is reviewing their records.
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