James C. Armstrong, M. D.

Notes:

Middle name said to be Crittenden. Sometimes shown as Dr. J. Crit Armstong.

At the time of the 1850 census, he was enumerated as a single male in his own household in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. The census was enumerated on August 27, 1850, stamped 108, and a 24 year old J. C. Armstrong, Male, born in Alabama and a M. Student, were in household 42-44. The next household enumerated was that of his brother, Rezin Lawrence Armstrong.

James married Mary Elizabeth Stephens on 3 Jul 1851 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Mary (daughter of William D. Stephens and Mary Starritte Defreese) was born on 14 Dec 1832 in Ohio; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Emmett H. Armstrong was born on 4 May 1854 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana; and died.
2. William D. Armstrong was born on 24 Jun 1852 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana; and died.
3. Mary D. Armstrong was born on 26 Jan 1859 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana; and died.
4. Effie Jane Armstrong was born on 30 Aug 1861 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana; and died.
5. William H. Armstrong was born on 29 Dec 1865 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana; and died.
6. Annie Virginia Armstrong was born on 25 Jun 1869 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana; and died.

Notes:

Middle name shown as Harrison. Not verified.

(Research):
Census Listings:

1850 Census
Louisiana, De Soto Parish, Western District
Enumerated 27 August 1850
143-137
Thos A Armstrong 26 M Planter $800 Ala
Elizabeth Armstrong 28 F Ala
Harison C Armstrong 5 M Ala
Joseph A Armstrong 4 M Ala
John A. Armstrong 2 M La
Moris C Armstrong 5/12 M La
144-138
James H. Armstrong 54 M Planter $600 Tenn
Mary Armstrong 56 F Ga
Willliam H Armstrong 18 M Student Ala

James married Mary McGough. Mary was born on 12 Sep 1793 in Georgia; died on 1 Mar 1885; was buried in Old Pisgah Cemetery, Belmont, Sabine Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have died in Mar 1885 in Sabine Parish, and to be buried in Pisgah Cemetery in the same Parish.

Notes:

Married:
"Pisgah's Earth: The Story of Mary McGough Armstrong (1793-1885) and Her Family" by Robert E. Parrott, is said to have more complete and accurate information about this couple and their descendants.