James appears in the 1860 Census for Jackson Twp.170

1860 Census, Jackson Twp., Greene Co., PA
Staggers, James, 38, b. PA
Elisabeth, 24, b. PA
Sarah, 1, b. PA

Abraham Staggers and James Stewart were given letters of administration.170

James served as a Private, Co. C, 18th Reg., PA Cavalry, in the Civil War.755 He enlisted on Nov. 19, 1862 and discharged on July 10, 1865. His daughter, Sarah A. Johnson, applied for a pension, application No. 968.856.

Enlistment card from Pennsylvania State Archives:
Staggers, James
Enrolled 9-18-1862 at Pittsburgh, PA
Mustered in: 11-10-1862 as Private at Harrisburgh, PA
Discharged: 7-10-1865
Age at enrollment: 40
Remarks: Dis. by G. O.