In the 1850 census of Macon County there is a James P. Angel. Here is the family listed
James Angel Sr. 56 Farmer Born in Buncombe County,NC
Martha L. Angel 30 born in Person County, NC
Polly Angel 22 born in Macon County, NC
James P. Angel 17 born in Macon County, NC
A. M. Angel 13 (Male) born in Macon County, NC
Althia Ange; 14 born in Macon County, NC
Geo. W. Angel 3 born in Macon County, NC
Melville Angel 1 born in Macon County, NC
Henry W. Angel 7/12 born in Macon County, NC