+ 88 iv. James W. Jessup (1214) James (1214) was born 9 Jul 1843. He married Elizabeth Simmons (1229) 27 Apr 1876 in Surry Co., N.C.
1900 census lists her as Rosa P
farmers of Westfield,Surry,NC.
Volunteered 20 May 1861 at Mt. Airy, Surry, NC when he was 18 with his brother Rufus.. He was in a Charlottesville Hospital 10 Aug 1861.. Records report his death 19 Sep 1861...His family state that this was a mistake.....Never married.."Uncle Bill" fought in the Civil War. On 18 aug 1861, he was at Camp Bat, VA. He used a crutch to aid in walking, due to his injury in the war. He was an orchardist, growing apples and cherries.