James Boles, as early as 18 10 or 1812, purchased and settled on the farm just north of Big Darby, in Survey 2,671, now owned by John Knock.  He came from Greene County and married Margaret, the daughter of Judge David Mitchell.  He followed farming, and reared a large family of children.  His religion was the faith of the Semesters.  In 1828 or 1830, he removed with family-to Indiana, where he died.