James Carty, the son of William and Elizabeth Carty , was born in Ridgely, Caroline Co., MD on 25 October, 1815. On 20 September, 1836 he married a woman named, Mary (last name unknown).

James and Mary had at least 6 children :

1. Ann Elizabeth Carty (b.29 July,1838. d.15 January,1848)
   
2. Sarah Carty (b. 29 June, 1841)
   
3. Mary Carty (b. May 1842)
   
4. Susan Carty (b.26 February, 1844)
   
5. Margaret Carty (b.16 May, 1845)
   
6. Charlotte Carty (b.13 March? 1849)
   
7. Walter Carty (b.1849)
   

It is believed that James and his family stayed in Maryland.