James Dees was born about 1828 in Henry county, Alabama and died 1880 Copiah county, Mississippi. He married Sarah Rebecca Hogg on November 11, 1854 in Copiah county, Mississippi. They had at least 8 children
1. Benjamin B. Dees was born about 1858 in Mississippi
2. John H. Dees was born about 1862 in Mississippi
3. Charles B. Dees was born about1864 in Mississippi
4. Nannie J. Dees was born about 1866 in Mississippi
5. Eugene D. Dees was born about 1868 in Mississippi
6. Mary A. Dees was born about 1870 in Mississippi
7. Cora E. Dees was born about 1872 in Mississippi
8. Henry F. Dees was born about 1875 in Mississippi