“James Richards Armstrong son of the above [Ellis Armstrong & Fanny his wife] was born 11th March 1812” [Armstrong family Bible at the Virginia State Archives, Acc. 27094]

On 12 November 1836, James R. Armstrong witnessed the will of Polly Thomas, and proved the will in court on 20 February 1837. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, page 100.]

On 20 November 1838, Polly Beazley and James R. Armstrong were bound in the penalty of $700 for Polly Beazley’s administration of the estate of Richard Beazley, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, page 323.]

1850 U.S. Census, Caroline County, Virginia
Page 561
Dwelling 908, Household 909
Armstrong, Jas R, 38, male, farmer, value of real estate $1,716, born in Virginia
Armstrong, Cynthia, 42, female, born in Virginia
Armstrong, Jas E, 8, male, born in Virginia
Armstrong Robt H, 10, male, born in Virginia
Armstrong Etta S, 6, female, born in Virginia
Croxton, Louisa, 20, female, born in Virginia
Saunders, Nancy, 30, female, born in Virginia