... James H., son of Alexander and Sarah Moore Ardery, ... James H. was born in Harrison County, in Sept. 8, 1809, where he resided until seven years of age, when his father settled upon the farm where subject now lives. ... He was the second of a family of ten children, two sons only now living. James H. received about two months schooling in his life, but with the Irish tact and aptness he has acquired an education, business and social position equal to that of many who had greatly superior advantages. He has followed a life of agriculture and stock raising; has been twice married; first, in 1837, to Jane McClure, by whom he had two children; ...
