James was born about 1766 in North Carolina He was the son of John Huckaby and a mother named Jane. James Huckaby married Frances Jones and passed away after 1850.
1790 North Carolina Census page 105------ James Huckabee-- Hillsborough District, Wake County, North Carolina---(2) free white male of 16 years, (!) free white male under 16 years, (3) free white females and (1) slave.
The constitution of 1819 gave the Governor of Alabama the power to grant pardons in all criminal and penal cases except those of treason and impeachment, and to remit fines and forfeitures. This series consists of correspondence, petition, legal documents, etc, relaying to pardons from crime, parole from sentences and remission of fine imposed. Most items give details of the crime, and of the criminals background and family life. Among the individuals whose cases were put before the Governor are James Huckaby, Marengo County, Alabama for stealing a cow.
1850 Marengo County, Alabama Census have James Huckabee living with his son Gary Huckabee as of 28th August 1850. James is listed as being 84 years of age and being born in North Carolina.
Will of John Huckaby/Huckabee -- Moore County, North Carolina Wills Book "A" page 247.
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