Wood & Torbert Families - James Springston

James Springston

b. 9 March 1813, d. 28 November 1859

James Springston was born on 9 March 1813 in Whiteside, Troy County, Missouri.
He married Elizabeth Goodrich say 1843.
James Springston and Elizabeth Goodrich appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included Francis Springston, William Springston and Cordelia Springston.
He was a blacksmith, according to the 1850 census.
On Tuesday, 7 January 1851, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Paid my Blacksmith Acct to Mr Sprinkston $28.73."
On 8 January 1856, Green Wood settled his account for blacksmith work done by Reding & Springston from May through December 1855.
On Tuesday, 16 August 1859, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Sent off 14 Bales of cotton by J. Sprinkston."
On Tuesday, 13 September 1859, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Sent by J. Sprinkston 14 Bales, No. from 67 to 80," and on Wednesday, the 28th, "Sent by James Sprinkston 14 Bales of cotton, No. from 987 to 111."
James Springston died on 28 November 1859 at age 46 in Danville, Montgomery County, Texas.
He officially witnessed the death of Elizabeth Goodrich on 28 November 1859.
His wife Elizabeth Goodrich became a widow at his death.
He was interred at Huntsville, Walker County, Texas.
A memorial marker for James Springston was placed.