James was the son of James Golden "Jimmy" Mackey and Helen Ralston. The date and place of his birth have not been found.
James Benjamin Mackey
James Golden "Jimmy" Mackey (1903-1982)
Benjamin Franklin Mackey (-?)
Olive "Ollie" Upp (1877-1956)
Ellsworth Upp (-?)
Rachel Shiner (1857-1898)
Helen Ralston (1902-1988)