1827

James B “Jim” Motley was born in Jun 1827 in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of John Motley Jr and Mary A Gettys Motley.

1850

James Motley was counted in the census on 24 Aug 1850 in Richland, South Carolina, USA, as a 6-year-old, male, white. Also in the home were; John Motley, Mary A Motley, Daniel Motley, Warren Motley, Philpoena Motley, Martha Motley, Sarah Motley, and Henry Motley.

1860

James Motley was counted in the census on 08 Jun 1860 in Richland, South Carolina, USA, as a 17-year-old, male, white. Also in the home were; John Motley, Mary Motley, Warren Motley, Pennanna Motley, Martha Motley, Sarah Motley, Henry Motley, Jackey Motley, and William Motley.

1867

When he was 39, he married Elizabeth “Lizzie Beath” McDonald about 1867 in South Carolina, USA.

1880

James Motley was counted in the census on 15 Jun 1880 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA, as a 45-year-old, male, married, white, head of household. Also in the home were; his wife; Elizabeth Motley; and their children; John Motley, Talley Motley, Maryanna Motley, and Wade H Motley.

1900

James B Motley was counted in the census on 05 Jun 1900 in Richland, South Carolina, USA, as 73-year-old, male, married, white, head of household. Also in the home were; his wife, Elizabeth Motley; and his sons; Wade Motley and James Motley.

1902

He died in Mar 1902 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA. He was buried in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Union Baptist Church Cemetery.

Death of Mr. James Motley

A few days ago Mr. James Motley died very unexpectedly in this city at the residence of Mr. W. W. Horsford. He was sick but a few days. Mr. Motley was a native of Kershaw county, but he linked his fortune with the people of Richland. His exceptionally strong character formed upon principles of duty, gave promise of future usefulness and success. Faithful, kind and confidence wand esteem of all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.

1903

His his will was filed in 1903 in Richland, South Carolina, USA.

1935

On October 8, 1935, James Motley was mentioned as the deceased father in the death record of Mattie Martin.

1937

On January 1937, James B Motley was mentioned as the deceased father in the social security record of Wade Hampton Motley.

1938

On January 10, 1938, Jimmie Motley was mentioned as the deceased father in the death record of Mary Martin.

1951

On August 12, 1951, John Motley was mentioned as deceased father in the death record of Talley W. Motley.

1955

On September 6, 1955, J.B. Motley was mentioned as the deceased father in the death record of Wade Hampton Motley, Sr. 

1964

On March 22, 1964, James B Motley was mentioned as the deceased father in the death record of James Buckanan Motley.