He was one of the first settlers at Pottinger’s Creek, coming with some of his family in 1785.913

James signed a will on March 22, 1801, which was proved in Washington County on July 7, 1801. It reads as follows:

The last will and Testament of James Molohon. In the name of god Amen.

First and principally I give my soul to Almighty who gave It me and my Body to the Earth to be decently buried at the discretion of My Exors. I James Molohon being sick and weak of body but of sound and Disposing mind memory and understanding do make Constitute and Ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following.

Item my will and Desire is that the thirty pounds in my son Charles Molohons hands Shall be equally divided between the said Charles Molohon, Alleweze Higdon and Jane Drury. Also one bed & furniture and one Chest to the said Jane Drury. Then my will and Desire that my Other three Children namely James Molohon Susanna Horskins [Hoskins] and Margaret Thompson Shall have one Shilling sterling Each and no other part of my estate.

his Mark; James X Molohon witnessed by Jonathan Goldsberry, John B. Gough2195,2159