The Family Record, which is in the possession of Jody Dean Herrick, states that "James Henry Croxton, son of Thomas & Hannah Croxton, was born May 21st, 1855, at Ten Mile Prairie, Douglas Co., Oregon, U.S.A.", and "died at Grants Pass, Oregon, Oct. 2, 1918, aged 63 years, 4 months and 11 days."
James' obituary states that he died at his home at 1004 D Street, Grants Pass, and relates that he engaged in farming. " He was married to Emma Simmons December 21, 1882, and is survived by his wife, one son, Thos. Croxton of Grants Pass, and one daughter, Mrs. M. M. Murray of Klamath Falls. The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. saturday, October 5, at Hall's chapel, with interment in the Granite Hill cemetery."
Listed in the 1880 Washington County, Arkansas census in the household of Samuel Carnahan is a male cousin, Charlie Kellem. His age is listed as 16, and he is listed as working on the farm.
He married 1st "Mrs. Kelleam."
He is said to have married _________ SCOTT.
Obit from Parkersburg News, Parkersburg, WV
Dave B. Piatt
David B. Piatt, 59, of Williamstown passed away Sept. 17, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Parkersburg, Sept. 26, 1946, a son of the late Thomas H. and Betty June Porter Piatt. Music played a major role in Dave’s life. He graduated from Williamstown High School in 1965 where he played in the Marching Band. Dave went to All State in 1964 and to the New York Worlds Fair with the All State Marching Band. He played in the Marching Band and Percussion Ensemble while attending West Virginia University. Dave was the founder and leader of the local band Insured Sound which he started in 1975 and played at various local events. Dave’s faith also played a major role in his and his family’s lives. Dave was a member of the First Baptist Church of Williamstown where he was currently serving on the Deacon Board and with the Praise Band for the past 11 years. He was employed by Federal Express for the past 23 years and was known to many of his customers as “Whistling Dave.” Dave is survived by his wife, Linda Newbanks Piatt, whom he met in high school and married on June 4, 1970, and their two children, Matt Piatt and Amy Piatt, both of Williamstown. The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Williamstown, with the Rev. Jim Mike Ward and the Rev. Jonathan Caldwell officiating. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, and from noon-1 p.m. prior to the service Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Deacons Fund at First Baptist Church of Williamstown, 431 Highland Ave., Williamstown, WV 26187. Please send condolences to the family by visiting the online guest register at LeavittFuneralHome.com .