James Troxell, son of Peter, was born March 14, 1816. He was a farmer all his life and conducted the homestead farm. He built a farmhouse near Jordan Bridge on the property now owned by Uriah Seidel. He was a supervisor and a member of the Jordan Reformed Church- He served all the offices in that church, and was on the building committee, when the church was remodeled. He died June 19, 1897, aged 81 years. He married, March 14, 1841, Maria Troxell. Mr. and Mrs. Troxell had four children.