M, b. May 1874
| Birth* | May 1874 | James H Rachel was born in May 1874 at Washington County, Virginia . |
| (with Parents) Census1880 | 23 June 1880 | He appeared on the 1880 Census of North Fork District, Washington County, Virginia in the household of his parents, George Wesley Rachel and Charity Ann Eliza Sanders. |
| Census1900* | 13 June 1900 | James H Rachel appeared on the 1900 Census of Lipps District, Wise County, Virginia, enumerated 13 June 1900. |
| Marriage* | 7 December 1903 | He married Mary Hamilton on 7 December 1903 at Wise County, Virginia.1 |
| Census1910* | 4 May 1910 | James H Rachel and Mary Hamilton appeared on the 1910 Census of Gladeville District, Wise County, Virginia, enumerated 4 May 1910. Their children Willie and L Jackson were listed as living with them. |
| Census1920* | 14 February 1920 | James H Rachel appeared on the 1920 Census of Copper Creek District, Russell County, Virginia, enumerated 14 February 1920.. |