It appears that James named as nephew of Edward Beck who named him as a nephew in his will, is likely the son of Nancy Beck who may have married a Crouch.

BIRTH: Estimated from marriage and service in 1812.

MARRIAGE: James Crouch m. Sarah Freeman on Jul 19 1818 by Thomas Dodson. (Bounty land file says they were married July 4th 1818 by Rev. Thomas Dodson in Kent Co.)

SERV: 1812. James Crouch private, 21st Regt (Reeds) Index to Payroll cards.
James Crouch Rank Private Service Year 1812 State Maryland, Military Unit Capt. S. Griffith, Col P Reid (Philip Reed) Warrant Number 50-41108 Rejected TRUE Conflict Period War of 1812

SERV: Bounty Land. Sarah Ann Crouch widow of James Crouch deceased served Capt. Samuel Griffith's 21st Regt MD Mil. Col. Philip Reed, Served 9 days in September 1814. Payrolls Sep 1814 James Crouch pvt Quaker Neck Comp. roll dated Sep 26 1814, discharged Sep 23, 1814. Served August 20-September 23, 9 days. August 1813 served 17 days 8 dollars per month amount paid 4.53. #41108 Rejected. July to Sep 1814 9 days. served Aug 20 to Sep 6 1814 entered duty Aug 24 1814 to Sep 6 1814. On Dec 11 1850 Sarah Ann Crouch of Kent Co age 57y declared resident of Kent Co, she is widow of James Crouch deceased who was in the company of Capt. Samuel Griffith in the 21st regiment of the militia of MD commanded by Col. Philip Reed. she married James Crouch in Kent Co on 4th July 1818 by Rev. Thos. Dodson, a minister of the Gospel, her said name before was Sarah Ann Freeman and her husband died November 15, 1843 and that she is still the widow. And here is no public or private record of her said marriage. witness Wm S. Lassell Justice of the Peace, her mark Sarah Ann Crouch. personally appeared William Baachus and Wiliam B. Rasin who are credible witnesses that they know said Sarah Ann Crouch and she is the widow of the aforesaid James Crouch. Military Bounty Land Warrant application, rejected, Act of 1850, # 41,108 (Crouch).

CENSUS: 1820

CENSUS: 1830 James Crouch age 40-49
James Crouch Home in 1830 (City, County, State): District 1, Kent, Maryland Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 1 Free White Persons - Under 20: 2 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2 Total Free White Persons: 4 Total Slaves: 1 Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 5
1830 US Census; Census Place: District 1, Kent, Maryland; Page: 406; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 57; Family History Film: 0013180
(Neighbors include Elijah Beck, Edward Beck, Nathan Hatcheson, James Eagle, )

Looks like another James Crouch age 30-40[James Connet] Home in 1830 (City, County, State): District 1, Kent, Maryland Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 Slaves - Males - Under 10: 1 Slaves - Females - Under 10: 1 Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 1 Free White Persons - Under 20: 5 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2 Total Free White Persons: 7 Total Slaves: 3 Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 10
1830 US Census; Census Place: District 1, Kent, Maryland; Page: 401; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 57; Family History Film: 0013180.

DEATH: Bounty land Warrant file says he died Nov 15th 1843 in Kent Co consistent with his Nov 1843 Estate file.

ESTATE: estate inventory p 152 James Crouch, buyers among others Wm Raisin, J.W. Crouch, Wm J. Crouch, Sarah Crouch. p 254 William A Rollison adm of estate Nov 21 1843 p 256 son William Crouch owned grey mare included in inventory list proved by Wm Raisin. Dec 5 1843. p 145 inventory of James Crouch Nov 25 1843 total minus grey mare $229.22. administration granted to William A Rollison signed by Sarah Crouch, William J. Crouch, William B. Rasin, Sarah E. Rasin.

BIBLE: He had a bible record with his children's birthdates, copy sent to me by Delores Youngman of FL. copy at DAR library. Family Bible information reprinted in MGSB Vol. 40 No. 4 Fall 1999 p. 494.