James Current Jr.

b. 25 March 1773, d. 2 February 1845

Parents

FatherJames Current Sr. b. 1730, d. 15 Aug 1822
MotherMargaret Richardson b. 1737, d. 16 Aug 1830
RelationshipSon of James Current Sr.
Appears on chartsDescendants (with spouses) of James Current Sr.
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Information

Birth25 Mar 1773 James Current Jr. was born on 25 Mar 1773 in Grafton, Monongalia County, West Virginia. 
Alternate Marriage date21 Mar 1796 One source shows the marriage date to be 21 Mar 1796 in West Virginia. 
Alternate Marriage date28 Mar 1796 One source shows the marriage date to be 28 Mar 1796 in Harrison County, Virginia. 
Marriage31 Mar 1796 He and Margaret Johnson, daughter of Peter Johnson and Eleanor Peters, were married on 31 Mar 1796 in Harrison County, West Virginia.
NoteOct 1805 From James Current Jr., James Current Sr. receives 300 acres on Three Fork Creek, adjoining brother John, for 100 pounds in Oct 1805. 
1810_CenHd1810 James Current Jr. is head of household in the 1810 Federal Census of Monongalia County, Virginia, as James Current Jr. In the household were 2 free white males under 10 years of age. 2 free white males of 10 years and under 16. 1 free white male of 16 and under 26 years, including heads of families. 1 free white male of 26 and under 45, including heads of families. 2 free white females under 10 years of age. 1 free white female of 26 and under 45 . 
1830 Census1830 James Current Jr. is head of household in the 1830 Federal Census of Monongolia County, Virginia. In the household were 2 males age 10 and under 15, 2 males age 15 and under 20, 1 male age 50 and under 60, 1 female age 5 and under 10, 2 females age 20 and under 30, 1 female age 50 and under 60. 
Note1835 1835 James Current Jr. sold his possessions, including 300 acres of land in Virginia, and with the rest of the family except Nancy, moved to Henry County, Indiana. It was custom at that time for the neighbors and relatives to accompany the movers for the first day and camp with them the first night. The next morning when it was time to say good bye's and all were ready to start onward to Indiana, the others to return to Virginia, Nancy jumped from the wagon she was in, and ran to her lover, James Keener who mounted on his horse, pulled her up into the saddle, and together they returned home to be married. Later, they moved to Indiana and on to Kansas where they lived many years and raised ten children.  
Death2 Feb 1845 He died on 2 Feb 1845 in Henry County, Indiana, at age 71. 
Possible Deathdate2 Feb 1846 According to at least one source, his death date was 2 Feb 1846. 
Burialbt 1845 - 1846 He was buried bt 1845 - 1846 in Current Cemetery, located in Stony Creek Township, Henry County, Indiana.

Children of James Current Jr. and Margaret Johnson

All known children of James Current Jr. and Margaret Johnson are deceased.