Collin County, TX
James Alonso Stavely was born in Coosa County, Alabama in August 18, 1859 to parents William Stavely and Louisa. James married Martha BISHOP in 1885.
1900: Justice Precinct 2, Collin County, Texas
| James A. STAVELY | Head | M | Male | 40 | Alabama | Farmer |
| Martha E. STAVELY | Wife | M | Female | 31 | Alabama | |
| Ella STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 14 | Alabama | At School |
| Charley STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 11 | Alabama | At School |
| William STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 8 | Arkansas | |
| Jefferson STAVELY | Son | U | Male | 4 | Arkansas | |
| Lula STAVELY | Daur | U | Female | 1 | Texas |
In 1910 we find this family living in Bryan County, Oklahoma.