The Nimrod McCracken of the original posting was the son of James McCracken (b. Dec. 14, 1754 Galloway, Scotland; d. August 8, 1824, Madison Co., AL) and Mary Smith (b. March 8, 1768 Ireland? Pennsylvania?; d. August 8, 1864 Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co., TN). Nimrod was b. Feb. 16, 1803, Athens, Limestone Co., AL; d. Dec. 12, 1862 The Dalles, Polk Co., OR).
James and Mary were married in Union Dist., SC in 1779.

Maybe this answers your question somewhat.