Are you sure James was born 1849? I have an old photo of a couple and written on back of framed 10" x 24" framed picture is the following.
James Broom
Emma Melissa Broom
18
Born 1836 Georgia
My grandmother on my fathers sides name was "Emma Melissa" but she was born early 1900.
Her maiden name was Kennerly, I believe....She had a sister named Gertrude and a brother named Arthur. Like I said, I am just beginning my search here. My father was my grandmothers only child and I am his only child so I don't know of any relatives on my fathers side. They have all passed away as far as I know.