First shows up in Urbana in the 1850 census, but records show they came to Urbana in 1848 and lived on route 5 Urbana. He married Martha Ann Peters Sept. 7, 1860 Urbana. James died September 3, 1875 as a result of all the diseases and ailments he acquired during the Civil War. He is listed in Robert Behren’s book as James E. Harvey.

Co G, 76th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Private; enrolled 6 Aug 1862 for 3 years; discharged 22 Jul 1865 at Galveston, age 22; born Lewis Co, KY; 5’10”; light complexion, dark hair, dark eyes; farmer.

1870 Federal Census - St. Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois
-James, Head, age 30 - farmer
-Martha, wife, age 31
-William, age 10
-James, age 8
-Clinton, age 6
-Mary, age 4
-Olivene, age 4 months