James L. Cawthon, Farmer, sec 19; P.O., Griggsville was born March 4, 1836, in Virginia, the son of Christopher Cawthon, deceased, who was a soldier in the was of 1812, and hence a pensioner until his death in 1853, James L. came to this county in 1857, where he has since been farming. At first he worked by the month until he laid by enough to begin for himself. Nov 14, 1858, he married Louisa Hensell, daughter of the late Daniel Hensell, of Griggsville, and they have had 8 children, of whom 5 are living -Mary, Laura, Eddie, Albert, and Frankie.

History of Pike County Chapman & Co. 1880 (People/ Towns / Religion/ )