• Born: 27 Apr 1823, , Surry, VA
• Marriage (1): Sarah Maria Gennet on 10 Dec 1848 in Richmond VA

  General notes:

Silversmith, jeweler, and watchmaker

  Events in his life were:

• Apprenticed: Charles Lumsden, in 1838-1842, in Petersburg, Fauquier, VA. ^4,43

• Partnership: Charles Gennet, in 1847-1855, in Richmond VA. As GENNET & JAMES, with a shop at 55 Main Street, until 1850 when they moved to 149 Main. ^4,43

• He worked circa 1857-1895 as a jeweler in Columbia TN ^4,43

• He appeared on the census in 1860 in Columbia TN. Listed as a jeweler.

• He appeared on the census in 1870 in Columbia TN. Listed as a jeweler and watchmaker.

• Partnership: Albert Snead James, in 1872-1895, in Columbia TN. As J. H. JAMES & SON.

Joseph married Sarah Maria Gennet, daughter of Charles Gennet and Sarah Beach, on 10 Dec 1848 in Richmond VA. (Sarah Maria Gennet was born in 1813.)