James Muirhead born: 1807-1811 in Montgomery Co, VA died: August 17, 1847 father: Joseph Muirhead mother: Elizabeth Miller married: Lucinda Elkins Lucinda Elkins children: Elizabeth J. Muirhead b. September 12, 1841 Mary F. Muirhead b. February 14, 1843 Eliza J. Muirhead b. September 20, 1845 note: James Muirhead is believed to have married Lucinda Elkins sometime around 1840 in Stokes Co., NC. (The 1840 Pulaski County, Va census lists a James Muirhead, age 30-40, living alone.) He was a soldier in the Mexican War, joining the service on or about Jan 14, 1847. He died on or about Aug 17, 1847. After his death, Lynch A. Currin was appointed guardian of his three children.