5 James Arnold Jr. (1771-1828)

Digitized records of the Arnold family are scarce at this point. Most of the information going back from this point will be information I've gained through private family histories and the Arnold Family Association of the South, which is a periodical chronicling the Arnold families (Yes, I've read the WHOLE THING,) IF digitized records are available, I will continue to link.

James Jr was the son of James Arnold Sr, mother unknown. I am unsure at this point if he was born in King George County or Spotsylvania County, Virginia. or possibly Harrison county; but he was born about 1771.  I do know he moved to Harrison County and lived his life there, presumably dying there. He married Mary Davisson (born about 1765 in New Jersey), who is the daughter of Obadiah Davisson in Harrison County, Virginia on 13 January. 1791. 

I came across a tax list for Harrison County in 1801. We know that Charles was born in Harrison County in 1802, so it stands to reason that this is the home of James Jr and Mary. A bit more digging and I found him in these Land Records in Harrison County.

1810 census Harrison County, Va. shows Mary and James have 4 sons, 3 under 10, one between 16-26, and 4 daughters. Three under the age of 10, and one under 16.

1820 Census shows us James is still in Harrison County, and has quite the household. 3 male children under the age of 10; 2 males between the ages of 16-18; one male between the ages of 19 and 26, and a male over 45 (presumably James Jr.) There are also 5 females under the age of 16, with one woman aged between 26 and 45 (presumably Mary.) If we read a few lines down, there is another James Arnold listed, and I'm comfortable assuming that this is James W, the son of James Jr.

It is believed James Jr died before May 27, 1828. And in the 1830 Census, we find Mary living in the Eastern District of Harrison County. There are 5 children under 20 living at home. I do not know who these children are at this time, but I will try to find out.

I haven't been able to find records of either's death, other than mention of 1828 in the AFAS collection for James Jr.

Known children born to James and Mary:

1. Nancy (1800) married William Cookman in 1822 {This record is actually signed by Charles D. Arnold, her brother and the direct line from Eston}
2. Charles D.
3. James W (1803) m Anna Nichols (daughter of Levi and Margaret Nichols)
4. Matilda (1809) married John Butcher. 1828 Harrison County