James was born about 1829 in Hawkins County, Tennessee. He was a farmer who lived in Hawkins County, Tennessee all his life except for the war. He married first March 03, 1845 and again July 16, 1882. Both James and his son, George Price fought on the Union side in the Civil War. They went into the conflict on the same day. Family tradition states that James hid out in the mountains from the draft of either side until his son George was old enough to join. (George would have been in his mid to late teens and James would have been in his mid 30's) On that day they both walked to Knoxville, Tennessee (about 60 miles) to volunteer. As of October 10, 1863, they were at Camp Nelson, Kentucky 8th Tennessee Cavalry, Company E. They were discharged September 17, 1865. They both went in privates and came out privates. James' son George received a leg injury during the war. He and his father were fortunate to return together. James died April 07, 1897 in Hawkins County, Tennessee. He is buried in Snyder Cemetery near Friendship Baptist Church. His Tombstone is marked as follows: Jas Price 8th Tenn Cav Co E.