James M. Debusk1

b. 15 September 1855, d. 17 August 1921
FatherSamuel Debusk1,2 b. abt 1819, d. 10 Oct 1863
MotherDorcas McClure1,2 b. 1 Aug 1823, d. 4 Jan 1907
Birth15 Sep 1855 James M. Debusk was born on 15 Sep 1855 in Washington County, Virginia.3,2 
MarriageFeb 1876 He married Nancy Margaret Speer, daughter of Alfred W. Speer and Ann Larimer, in Feb 1876 in Washington County.2 
Cens-19003 Jun 1900  James and Nancy farmed land in the Holston District of the county. The 1900 census records suggest they lived near James's brothers David and George and his widowed mother Dorcas. James and Nancy did not have children. However in 1900 9 year old Arden Luster [Lester] was enumerated in their home.4 
  He was the child of Nancy's cousin John Lester/Luster. 
Death17 Aug 1921 James died on 17 Aug 1921 at age 65.3 
Burial He was buried at Greenfield Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.3 
Last Edited2 Oct 2013

Citations

  1. [S1788] Jack Hockett, "Washington County, Virginia Chancery Notes", New River Notes (http://www.newrivernotes.com/hockett/wcvchancery.htm : viewed Aug. 2007). Information found on reel 132. The proceedings identified as children of Samuel Debusk: David Debusk, Sarah (Debusk) Larimer, and 4 underage children: John, Samuel, James M. and George W. Debusk. They also identified Dorcus Debusk as Samuel's widow.
  2. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 87; James M. Debusk, 20y, 5m, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Saml & Dorcas Debusk marr Nancy M. Speer, 19y 11m, b. & resid WCV, d/o Alfred W. & Ann Speer; Feb. 1876.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 190. Stone reported to read: J. M. Debusk, 15 Sep 1855-17 Aug. 1921.
  4. [S634] James M. Debusk household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 114, sheet 2B, dwelling 42, family 42, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jan. 2009, image 8 of 67. Household includes James M. Debusk, 4_, b. Sep 1855, marr 24 yrs, farmer, owns home; cont. next page: Nancy M., wife, 44, b. Mar 1856, marr 24 yrs, no children indicated; Arden W. Luster, no relation stated, 9, b. Feb. 1891; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.