From Dorothy Watson
PO Box 306
Bonaparte, Iowa

William James, age 10, moved to Iowa with parents in 1864.  Resided in Van Buren County until he
reached his manhood.  Later went west and engaged in farming in Shelby County, Iowa,  Married Mary
Stamm of Harlan ,Iowa.  8 children born.  All of the children except Louise were at his bedside when
he passed away.  In 1912, he moved his family to Nebraska where he farmed for 8 years.  Sold his farm
and moved to Omaha, where he resided until his death.  He was stricken with apoplexy at 6:30 pm on 5
Aug. 1923.  He was a kind and indulgent husband and father and was devoted to his home.  His genial
and cheerful nature won him scores of friends.