James was listed in the register as being 5 feet 8 inches tall, having a brown complexion, and having a scar on his forehead above his right eye. In Common Law Books B and E, his appearance was described in the same manner, and he was "proven by the oath of William M. Durned to be freeborn." He appeared in Common Law Book E at 40 years old.
In Common Law Book C, there was a charge by James C. Huff, a jailor, for committing and releasing John, who was "charged with horse stealing." Huff also presented a charge for having transported John to the Rockbridge County Jail.
In Common Law Book D, it is reported that James Bruce set into motion for an "aged and infirm slave named Billy," to be exempt from taxation. In the same book, it is reported that James Bruce left "55 acres of land and 44 negroes" to Alex Bruce.
James Blaney was listed in the racial categories section as being "a Mulatto." He was additionally listed as being unable to support himself due to his youth.
J. C. Huff was an informant for James Barnett. An unrecorded named mother was doing work for him in March 1858, and gave birth to her daughter while she was hired by him.