was the son of Moses David Skaggs of Green County, Kentucky. He married (1) Catherine Young and (2) Arena Mears February 5, 1834 in Green County Kentucky, daughter of John Mears and Susanah Preecas.
Children of James William and Catherine Young Skaggs were:
Thomas Jefferson Skaggs, b 1841 Green Co KY
Ezekial Young Skaggs b 1844 Green Co KY, married Lillie Boswell
Mary E. Skaggs, b 1845 Green Co KY, married G. William Morris
Moses David Skaggs, b 1849 Green Co KY
Rebecca Jane Skaggs, b 1852, married William J. Bales
Susan Skaggs, b 1853, married C.H. Brame
Elizabeth Skaggs, b 1856, married J.R. Brame
Children of James William and Arena Mears Skaggs were:
Salli (Sarah) Skaggs, b 1834 Green Co KY, d 1883, married
Thomas Skaggs, Sr.
William Frank Skaggs b 1835 Green Co KY, d 1914, married
Cynthia J. Skaggs
John Hamilton Skaggs, b 1838 Green Co KY, married Mary E. Hodges