James was born about 1778 in Virginia and died on 20 Jun 1880 in Wiles, North Carolina. I have not been able to locate more on his length of service. He was in the 7th regiment under Pearson's. James McGinnis Buried in McGhinnis Cemetery in Wilkes County near Boomer, NC James McGinnis Headstone
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