Inscription:
Sacred to the memory of
Gilbert James
Born
Feb. 25, 1803
and departed this life
Aged 42 years, 2 months.
Let me die the death of the righteous
and let my last end be like _____ (illegible).
Gilbert James
Birth: 25 February 1803
Death: 25 April 1845, Florissant, St. Louis County, Missouri
Burial: Cold Water Cemetery, Florissant, St. Louis County, Missouri
Family members buried in Cold Water Cemetery:
Parents: Cumberland James and Susan Seely James
Wife: Keziah Patterson James
Notes:
• Gilbert James was the son of Mrs. Susan James. He was the husband of Keziah Patterson, daughter of Wm. and Assenath Patterson.
• Marriage: SLGS Records Vol. 2, 01-156. Gilbert James and Keziah Patterson James were married on January 4, 1831, in St. Louis County, Missouri.
• Will: St. Louis and St. Louis County, Missouri Probate Records-778/32II (96) Vol. 2 1849-1861. Page 25 “Elisha Patterson Wrtn 1-19-35. Red. 3-10-54. Lucy Patterson wf. Isaac Jones (removed from the county) Wit. Gilbert James decd & Joseph Patterson Wits. Durrett Patterson son and Ex., William Patterson son & Ex.” E:250 F #4271.
