"J" is for James, John [1732-1791]. Soldier, legislator. Born in Ireland, James migrated with his family to Prince Frederick Parish in 1732. He gained his first military experience as a captain in the militia during the Cherokee War. With the coming of the Revolution, he represented Prince Frederick's Parish in the Provincial Congress and was elected a captain in the state militia. After the fall of Charleston, he rallied his neighbors to resist the British occupation and was once again elected as their commander. In August 1781 he turned his unit over to Francis Marion and they fought together at the Battle of Eutaw Springs. Shortly after the battle, he was elected to the General Assembly and once again represented Prince Frederick's Parish. John James spent the remaining years of his life trying to rebuild his properties that had been heavily damaged by the enemy during the war.
"J" is for James, John [1732-1791]
