James S.W. Carnes was born 1833 in Knoxville, TN. Died in 1903 in
Neosho, MO.
Married Caroline Barnes (daughter of James Barnes and Mary Lister of
Blount CO, TN) Moved to Maryville, TN where he was a wagon maker. Had
at least one brother named Elliot Carnes. Seeking a possible connection
to John Karnes/Karns born 1794 in VA. John moved to Knoxville, TN and
had several children, one of which may have been James.