1840 res Columbus Co., NC in household of 2 males under 5 (probably Joshua A. and James M.) and 1 male of age 20-29 (probably James himself at age ~28) and 2 females of age 15-20 (probably Isbel at age ~19 and another, unknown female).

1850 res Columbus Co, NC with wife Isbel and sons Joshua A., age 11, James M., age 10, Edward, age 8, John S., age 7, Asa K., age 4, William P., age 8 mo and daughter Norcissa, age 3 as census family #303. Neighbor families included Edward White (#308), Everett Hinson (#304), Joshua Hinson (#305), Harrison Hinson (#289). 1283