James married Annie Maxine Gifford June 1938 in Pryor, Oklahoma. Annie was born July 1, 1920 in Oswego, Kansas. Her parents were Miles Roberds Gifford and Bertha Frances (Berry) Gifford. Annie died October 8, 1990 in Tucson, Arizona.
They had 4 children:
1. Mary Maxine Birge...Born January 31, 1939 in Chelsea, Rogers County, Oklahoma. Married Tommy Joe Fields June 23, 1957.
2. Mildred Ruth Birge...Born November 24, 1941 in Chelsea, Rogers County, Oklahoma. Married Jim Ferguson May 6, 1960.
3. Betty Louise Birge...Born December 30, 1943 in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas. Married Larry Don Booth.
4. Ada Pearl Birge...Born August 1, 1945 in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas. Married Harley Herman Hudson.