James Green (1819-1893)

GREEN, WRIGHT

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 4/11/2013 at 09:59:26

Jackson Sentinel, January 4, 1894

Another Old Land Mark Gone

James Green, the early settler at Iron Hill, passed away Christmas morning, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wright, in Dubuque. Mr. Green was born near Jamestown, Virginia, but when a small boy, moved with his father's family to Licking County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. He was one of the early "49ers" who crossed the plains to the gold fields of California, returning in 1852 and settling in Jackson County, where he has since lived, until the last few years, which time he has spent living with his children. He was a direct descendant of the famous Nathaniel Green of the Revolutionary War fame.

All the old settlers of Jackson County well remember him as one of the chief promoters of the vigilantees who so successfully put an end, by hanging, of two of the leaders of the murderous gang that infested the Big Woods in the early settlement of Jackson County.

All who knew him will mourn his loss, for he was generous without a fault, ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need, kind to all and loyal and enthusiastic in that which he believed to be right. His health had been failing for eight years, but previous to this time he was known for his rugged manhood and great strength. The immediate cause of death was heart failure resulting from la grippe. He would have been seventy-five years old in February.