In 1821 James Rule was a beneficiary of his father's will, receiving the house where Richard Trezona resides.
In 1825 James Rule was a beneficiary of his mother's will, receiving 20 shillings.
In 1841 John [sic] Rule (45) of Camborne, and wife Martha (40) were living in Condurrow, Camborne. Present were children: John (15), copper miner, Hanah (15), James (14), copper mine boy, Richard (9), Moses (6), Elizabeth [sic] (1).
In 1851 James Rule (57) of Camborne, miner, and wife Martha (51), were living in Newton Moor, Camborne. Present were children (born in Camborne): John (28), miner, Anna (26), James (24), tailor, William (22), miner, Richd. (19), miner, Fanny (11), scholar, Oliver (9), scholar, Martha (7), scholar
In 1861 James Rule (67) of Cornwall, farmer, and wife Marth (60) of Camborne, were living in Condurrow, Camborne. Present were children (born in Camborne): James (33), engine man, Willm. (31), Marth (17), Hannah (14) [sic]
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James Rule of Condurrow died aged 72 years (burial record).
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The Will of James Rule late of the parish of Camborne in the county of Cornwall, miner, deceased, who died 31 January 1865 at Camborne aforesaid, was proved 28 February at Bodmin by the oaths of James Rule of Camborne aforesaid, miner, and William Rule of Camborne aforesaid, miner, the sons, the surviving executors. Effects under £100. 2