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From Brenda Brown: Report of Brig. General. John C. Caldwell, U. S Army, Commanding First Brigade. DECEMBER 11-15, 1862.--Battle of Fredericksburg, Va. O.R.-- SERIES I--VOLUME XXI [S# 31] HEADQUARTERS CALDWELL'S BRIGADE, January 21, 1863. Captain HANCOCK, Assistant Adjutant-General. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by my brigade in the battle of Fredericksburg, December 13: My brigade constituted the third line of the division, and was formed in line of battle on the street parallel to the river and nearest to it. Three of my regiments--the Sixty-first and Sixty-fourth New York and One hundred and forty-fifth Pennsylvania--had, previous to the action, relieved the picket line of three regiments of General French's command, with orders as soon as the first line of attack had passed the pickets to assemble and join their brigade as it passed to the battlefield. The brigade marched to the field, by the right flank, in the following order: The Fifth New Hampshire, commanded by Colonel Cross, on the right, followed by the Eighty-first Pennsylvania, under command of Lieuten-ant-Colonel McKeen. The Seventh New York, led by Colonel Von Schack, was third in the line. The three regiments which had been on picket joined the column near the outer edge of the city--the One hundred and forty-fifth Pennsylvania (Colonel Brown) following the Seventh New York, and the Sixty-first and Sixty-fourth New York, consolidated, under the command of Colonel Miles, of the Sixty-first, on the extreme left of my line. While marching through the streets to our position, we were exposed to a severe artillery fire, by which several of my men were killed. I formed my men in line of battle behind the Irish Brigade, coming on right by file into line. While forming, there was heavy and continuous firing in front, and shells exploded continually over my line. The left of my brigade had not yet got into position when I was ordered by General Hancock to move immediately forward. Colonel Miles' command was at the same time ordered to the right, to guard against an apprehended attack on our right flank. The brigade advanced steadily in line until they came to a line which was lying down and occasionally firing. Some of my men, especially on the left, were halted and commenced firing. 1 then passed along the entire length of my line, from right to left, not only to urge forward my men in person, but also to stop the men in our rear from firing on my line. The brigade was now exposed to a terrific and well-directed fire of musketry and artillery, by which its ranks were rapidly thinned. The regiments, however, all behaved with the greatest gallantry and fought with steadiness, except the One hundred and forty-fifth Pennsylvania, which broke and fell back, its colonel being severely wounded. My regiments had now advanced to, and the Fifth New Hampshire and part of the Eighty-first Pennsylvania beyond, the brick house. The fire here was terrific-the hottest I have ever seen. The men fell by hundreds. Just at the right of the brick house is the confluence of two roads, down both of which the enemy was firing incessantly. Here I met Colonel Miles, who wished to charge directly up the road. Had there been any support, I should not have hesitated to give him the order to do so; but, with the small force at my disposal, it seemed to me a wanton loss of brave men. I therefore formed him on the right of the road, to protect our right flank. I was here struck by a musket-ball in the left side, but did not leave the field until struck a second time, in the left shoulder. I then went down the road to direct one of the regiments of Colonel Owen's command, which was now coming up, to our right; but the colonel said his orders were most positive to go to the left of the road. I went to a hospital near by to have my wounds dressed, and did not again return to the field. All my regiments, except the One hundred and forty-fifth Pennsylvania, fought with desperate courage under great disadvantages. The enemy fought behind rifle-pits and stone walls, while our troops were entirely uncovered, and exposed to a murderous fire of artillery and musketry combined. They advanced bravely to within a few yards of the enemy's line, when their ranks were so thinned and their numbers so reduced that it was impossible to go farther. The right of my line remained in position, and was not relieved until after dark. To mention individual officers worthy of particular praise is in the present instance a task of the greatest difficulty. With the exception before mentioned men and officers never behaved with greater gallantry or devotion. I do not desire to lead braver men or be supported by better officers. Colonel Cross, at the time of the action, was suffering from an attack of chills and fever, which would have laid most men on their beds. He did not hesitate, however, to lead his noble regiment into battle, and was struck down, severely wounded, while at the head of his regiment, bravely leading his men forward. Colonel McKeen was also severely wounded while gallantly urging on his men. The same is true also of Colonel Brown. Colonel Von Schack behaved, as he always does, with the greatest coolness and daring, and, when I was wounded, remained on the field in command of the brigade. Colonel Miles, who has always signally distinguished himself on the battle-field, displayed on this occasion the highest qualities of an officer---coolness, judgment, and intrepidity. I am especially indebted to the officers of my staff for the valuable services they rendered. Captain Caldwell was struck by rifle balls three times, but fortunately only slightly wounded. Lieutenant Alvord was wounded by a fragment of a shell--not seriously. Lieutenant Scott's services were highly valuable. Lieutenant Cross was in every part of the field, fearless in the execution of his duty and ceaselessly active. He is deserving of the highest praise and-reward. Of the noble dead I may truly say that braver or better officers or firmer patriots never fought on a battle-field. Your obedient servant, JOHN C. CALDWELL, Brigadier-General, Commanding Brigade. Thanks Brenda for the
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From Earl Patton: Two documents may be of interest to you: 1850 Census of Gallatin Co. IL, p 368 A and A History of Gallatin, Saline, Hamilton, Franklin and Williamson Counties of Illinois published by the Goodspeed Pub. Co. in Chicago 1887. I found my copy in the Tllinois State Library archives, Springfield, IL. Pp 530-31 devoted to Caldwells in PA,IN, and IL. My interest stems from Elizabeth L. Cailwell, b 1841 to John B. Caldwell (John's son) and Julia Ann Gill. Elizabeth L. Cailwell married my GGrandfather Jesse Patton who died of "wounds and disease received in service" shortly after Civil War and was buried in yhe old Danner Cem., Gallatin Co, IL Look forward to perusing your reconstructed web site. Earl Patton
Added this to help Earl find his story, John Caldwell, native of Brownsville PA married Sarah a dau of John Badollet, a Frenchman..He was schoolmate of Albert Gallatin in Switzerland and returned to USA in 1780. In 1802 Gallatin was Sec of US Treasury under Thomas Jefferson and appointed Badollet Registrar of the US LandOffice at Vincennes IN and John Caldwell to the same office at Shawneetown IL. Badollet named the fourth county on the Ill.Terr after Gallatin. John died in 1835. Can you help me with ancestry or related information? E. Patton By chance, do you have any info on the John Caldwell who attended school in Switzeland w Albert Gallatin, first Sec. of the U.S. Treasury and who named Gallatin Co. IL after his friend. Records indicate John mar Sarah Badollet daughter of Jean/John Badollet, a Frenchman, and lived for a time in Brownsville PAHe had six children, one of which, John B. mar Julia Ann Gill and anpther Albert Gallaton Caldwell mar Eleanor Castle. Both of these sons bur in Westwood Cem in Gallatin Co., IL. where the orignal John Caldwell headed the U.S. Land Office per appointment by the Treas. Sec. Appreciate any info. Earl Thanks Earl for the
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From Pat Basham: Caldwell Cup Stories: It has been recorded by decendants of Oliver that he was in possession ofthe Caldwell Cup. This is such an interesting part of the family history. Oliver's first wife was a cousin...also Caldwell. There were two sons born to this union...Joseph and John. When Oliver etal moved to TN, Joseph, theeldest..who was a doctor...remained in VA. It has been thought that when Oliver moved "west"...he left the Cup with his eldest son. ..Joseph. Oliver died in TN in 1798 and his 2nd wife, 4 sons, and John from his firstmarriage travelled on to Logan County, KY, to be near her family.....the Cooks. The part of Logan where they settled is now Butler Co.Daniel Caldwell, the youngest, became a doctor. His older brothers, Andrewand David, paid for his education. It was Daniel Caldwell who fought a duel...with Robert Caldwell, the son of Samuel. This may explain why......if the families were related......that the "ties" were severed at this time. Pat Basham, Secretary Historic Russellville, Inc POB 116 Russellville, KY 42276 jbasham@logantele.com Thanks Pat for the
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From David Andrew Caldwell: William Cauldwell was appointed Lord High Chancellor of Scotland in 1349. He was the former Prebendary of Glasgow. Several generations later, his descendants, using the surname Caldwell, migrated from Ayrshire and Renfrewshire, Scotland to North Ireland and then to America. There is today a hamlet called Caldwell located in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, about 20 miles SW of Glasgow. There are two other Caldwell hamlets in England. One of these is listed in the Domesday Book of 1088 and is located in present day Derbyshire, England. The other is in Yorkshire. The Caldwell Estate in Scotland was forfeited in the 1300s and taken over by the Mure of Rowallan family. Thereafter, the Estate was called Mure of Caldwell. The National Library of Scotland in Edinburg has an online catalogue listing books relating to the Mure of Caldwell Estate. The Mure family forfeited the Estate in 1666 to the Glanville family. About 100 years ago the Parish was renamed Caldwell Parish. The church is located in Uplawmoor, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. Much of the Estate lands are now part of the Caldwell Golf Course. Please tell me from what town, village, hamlet or site your family came from in the 1700's. Such information serves as a clue that might possibly lead the hometown of my ancestor, Andrew Caldwell, who migrated from Scotland in the early 1700s. Andrew and Martha Caldwell had 4 sons whose lives can be briefly summarized as follows: i. Alexander Caldwell. He was born in 1735 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Biographer Eli Caruthers wrote that Alexander was named after the family pastor, Alexander Craighead. He moved to Guilford Co., North Carolina, and bought land next to the farm of his brother, David. His wife was Margaret. He fought for the North Carolina militia under Gen. Nathaneal Greene in the Carolinas. Alexander Caldwell is listed in the Patriot Index as No. 0672271. He attended Buffalo Presbyterian Church. The loss of church records by fire and missing grave markers prevent us from knowing whether he is buried at the Buffalo Presbyterian Church cemetery. He was appointed as the Justice of Peace in 1776 of Guilford Co., North Carolina. He died in August 1784 in Guilford Co., due to a fever that he had acquired during the Guilford County Courthouse Battle. After the settlement of his estate, his surviving wife and children, along with many Scots-Irish, moved to Greene County in the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains, which later became a part of the State of Tennessee in June of 1796. Alexander's children included Mary, Samuel, Thomas, Martha, Margaret and Rachel. These children are the first of my ancestors to move to Tennessee. Presbyterianism became the first religion among white settlers established in that State. Today about one in five Tennesseans can trace their roots back to this early immigration. By 1790, the new Presbyterian communities in North Carolina no longer offered cheap land, and the new generation sought cheaper prices, ample acreage, and better economic opportunity in Tennessee and Kentucky. The pattern of Presbyterian colonization, which had led daughter colonies from Scotland to Ulster, from Belfast, Londonderry, Larne, Newry and Portrush across an ocean to Pennsylvania, and then down the backcountry of Virginia to central North Carolina, repeated itself once again. Young families, like Alexander Caldwell’s surviving children, decided to move west, where they could grow corn and erect mills and stills. The first colonies to attract numerous former members of Rev. David Caldwell's congregations clustered in the border counties of Logan and Sumner. Alexander Caldwell’s family chose Greene County, Tennessee. The Scots-Irish immigrants brought with them traditions of storytelling, singing, dancing, and making whiskey ("white-lightning"). The square dance, clogging to fiddle-backed music, has its origins in the Scots-Irish jig. These mountain settlers threatened to bring up arms against the government of George Washington that sought to impose taxes on their whiskey in 1794, but the matter was settled. ii. Andrew Caldwell was born in 1734 (or 1735, depending on what calendar is used) in Scotland. He died at age 74 on March 11, 1808 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Andrew served as a "court martial man" in the Lancaster Co. Militia, 2nd Battalion, 7th Company in the Revolutionary War. He never married. He is buried at Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 1068 Chestnut Level Road, Drumore Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Drumore Township is located about 7 miles southwest of Quarryville. The cemetery is located at Chestnut Level and River Roads 1 mile west of Pennsylvania Highway 222 and south of Highway 372 in the southern part of Lancaster County, near Hensel, about 8 miles north of the PA/MD state line. The church was organized around 1717. Andrew was one of its Ruling Elders. From the 1790 U.S. Census , we learn that he was the head of the household in 1790, resided with four others, and owned no slaves. More information about him and his brother John possibly can be gleaned from the publications of the Lancaster County Historical Society. No battle was fought at Valley Forge, but Andrew Caldwell spent the winter with George Washington’s troops there. During the Revolutionary War, Lancaster County became the major supplier of guns, hand fabricated goods, and grains to feed the continental armies. Andrew’s farm may been called to supply food for the troops. On September 27, 1777, the Continental Congress, fleeing from the British invaders of Philadelphia, arrived in Lancaster and held a regular session there, making Lancaster the temporary capital. The Pennsylvania government also took up residence in Lancaster and remained there for the duration of the British occupation of Philadelphia. iii. David Caldwell was born on March 22, 1725 in what is now known as Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, but known as Chester County at the time of his birth. His portrait (painted after his death based on description) lies in the Buffalo Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, North Carolina, and is reproduced in Robert M. Calhoon, Religion and the American Revolution in North Carolina, North Carolina Bicentennial Pamphlet Series: North Carolina in the American Revolution, North Carolina State University Graphics, Raleigh, 1976, p. 10. He died on August 25, 1824 in Guilford County, North Carolina. He is buried in Buffalo Presbyterian Church cemetery, Greensboro, North Carolina, alongside his wife, Rachel Craighead, 1742-1825. He had twelve children, the most well known of whom was his first born, the Rev. Samuel Craighead Caldwell, born 1767, died August 25, 1824. Several children died in infancy. David’s other children were Rev. Alexander Caldwell, born 1769, died October 2, 1841; Andrew Caldwell, born 1771, died June 12, 1845; Martha "Patsy" Caldwell, born 1775, died January 27, 1826; the twins Thomas Caldwell and David Caldwell, M.D., born October 7, 1777; John Washington Caldwell, born 1780, died December 8, 1844; James Edmund Caldwell, born 1772, died July, 1836; and Robert Craighead Caldwell, born 1786. His only daughter, Martha "Patsy" Caldwell, born 1775, lost her reason in 1792 and remained in a state of derangement until her death. Thomas Caldwell married Elizabeth Doak on March 24, 1813 in Guilford Co. and died July 3, 1857. David Caldwell, M.D., married Susan Clark on July 15, 1811 in Guilford Co. John Washington Caldwell married Martha Davis. After her death, he married Margaret Cabe on October 1, 1822 in Guilford Co. Robert Craighead Caldwell married in succession Marjorie Woodburn, Mary Clancy, and Maria B. Latta (the latter on July 12, 1825, Guilford Co.). James Edmund Caldwell sustained brain trauma at age 6 or 7 became deranged about the age 21, never married, and remained confined until his death, in 1836. iv. John Caldwell was born about 1736 in Lancaster Co, Pa. He died at age 76 on June 12, 1812 in Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania. John served as First Captain of the Lancaster County Militia 6th Battalion during the Revolutionary War. He never married. He served as a Ruling Elder of the Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church. He is buried at Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society has a number of periodical articles (some which were reprints from newspapers), about these Caldwells. Rev. Samuel Craighead Caldwell -- Mecklenburg County Presbyterian Minister Among David and Rachel’s several children was Samuel Craighead Caldwell (1768-1826), who served as a Presbyterian minister for nearly four decades in Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina. Samuel Craighead Caldwell married Abigail B. Alexander in Mecklenburg Co on May 8, 1793. He died October 3, 1826, at age 59. He is buried in the second of three graveyards of Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church, located at 4139 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. Also buried in the same graveyard is his second wife, Elizabeth Lindsay Caldwell, who died September 24, 1825. Neill Roderick McGeachy, A History of the Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church, Mecklenburg Presbytery, Charlotte, North Carolina (1954), describes his life. He had both white and African-American congregations. He was installed and ordained for both Hopewell and Sugaw Creek congregations in 1792. He conducted a classical school for older boys. Because Samuel Craighead Caldwell was a follower of Whitefield and took part as a "New Sider" in the revivals of the 1800’s, he was compelled to resign from Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Mecklenburg County, in 1806, due to objection by conservative "Old Siders" who were displeased with the shouting and other physical reactions of congregations at revivals. The Hopewell congregation adhered to clear class distinctions throughout the 1800‘s. Some of the seats were higher, occupied by the wealthy, and others lower for the more common class of people. His first wife, Abigail Bain Alexander, was a daughter of John McKnitt Alexander. By his first marriage he had two children, David Thomas and Jane. By his second wife, Elizabeth Lindsay, he had eight children, John McKnitt Madison, Robert Harper, Lellard Iume, Samuel Craighead, Abigail Bain, Septimus, Cyrus, and Walter. Rev. Alexander Caldwell -- First Deranged Caldwell Minister Alexander Caldwell was the second son of the Rev. David Caldwell. He married Sarah "Sally" Davidson on October 9, 1794 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He served as the fourth minister of the Rocky River Presbyterian Church, Concord, North Carolina during 1793-1797. The church had both a white and African-American congregation. Rev. Caruthers states that Alexander Caldwell was considered the most talented one of the family. "His prospects of usefulness were very flattering, when he began to show symptoms of mental alienation. These increased gradually until a separation from his pastoral charge, and even from his family, became necessary." He died October 2, 1841 on his late father’s farm where he had been born. Alexander Caldwell was the third of David Caldwell’s children to suffer mental derangement. Rev. Cyrus K. Caldwell -- Third Pastor of Buffalo Presbyterian Church David Caldwell’s grandson, Rev. Cyrus K. Caldwell (1821-1876), son of Samuel Craighead Caldwell, served as the third pastor of Buffalo Church, 1847-1859. He then was pastor of a church in Pittsboro, North Carolina, from 1860 to 1866. Later he served as pastor at the Denmark Church in Tennessee until his death on March 28, 1876. He is buried in Jackson, Tennessee. Rev. Cyrus K. Caldwell played a major role in establishing the southern branch of the Presbyterian Church in 1861. As Chairman of the Committee on relations of the Orange Presbytery to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, Rev. Cyrus K. Caldwell, made the following report, which was accepted and adopted at the One Hundred and Eighty-Third Session of Orange Presbytery, held at Oakland Church, Johnston County, North Carolina, October 1861: "The Committee appointed to report what action Presbytery ought to take in regard to our relations to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, and relative to the formation of a new Assembly in the Confederate States, respectfully submit the following: "This Presbytery, at its last meeting, resolved to send to all the Presbyteries in the Confederate States an invitation to meet in Convention in Augusta, Georgia, on the 4th day of December, 1861, with a view to an early organization of a General Assembly separate from the General Assembly in the United States. "Since that meeting, it has become evident to this Presbytery that it is the wish of a majority of the Presbyteries in the Confederate States to organize a General Assembly instead of a Convention; and as this Presbytery gives its earnest sympathy to this movement, and desires to put itself in a position to co-operate with them, this body has fully determined to take the position set forth in the appended resolutions, for the following reasons, viz.: "1. We regard the action of the Assembly in adopting a series of resolutions requiring us to sustain, uphold and encourage the Federal Government, as unconstitutional, oppressive and schismatic. 2. The uncharitable and even hostile disposition manifested in the late Assembly towards the people and government of the Confederate States, in our opinion, precludes the possibility of maintaining friendly and fraternal intercourse. "3. The cordial and undivided sympathy of our Ministers and Churches is with the Government and interests of the Confederate States. "For these reasons, be it "Resolved, 1. That the Presbytery of Orange, repudiating all desire of reform in anything peculiarly Presbyterian, in the fear of God and under the guidance of his most wise and holy Providence does hereby renounce the jurisdiction of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. "Resolved, 2. That we, in this act disclaim any intention of dissolving our connection with the Synod of North Carolina or any of the Synods or Presbyteries in the Confederate States. "Resolved, 3. That we do now set forth and declare our continued adherence, as heretofore, to the Confession of Faith, Catechisms, Form of Government, Book of Discipline and Directory for Worship in the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, with the single change of substituting the words "Confederate States" for "United States." "Resolved, 4. That Commissioners be appointed to meet and co-operate with Commissioners from other Presbyteries of the same faith and purpose, in organizing a General Assembly in the city of Augusta, Georgia, on the 4th day of December, 1861. And we do unite with the Atlanta Convention in requesting the Rev. B. M. Palmer, D. D., of New Orleans to preach the opening sermon and to preside at the organization, and that the Rev. Joseph R. Wilson, D. D., of Augusta, be his alternate; and we do also request Rev. J. H. Gray, D. D., and Rev. J. N. Waddel, D. D., of the Presbytery of Memphis, and Dr. Joseph H. Jones, of Augusta, Georgia, Ruling Elder, to meet on the evening previous at the same place and act as a Committee of Commissions. "Resolved, 5. That in renouncing the authority of the old Assembly this Presbytery does not thereby disown its claims on Princeton Seminary to the Funds of the Female Scholarship of Orange Presbytery, or upon the General Assembly to its just proportion of the property of the Boards." "Before taking the vote on the act of separation from the General Assembly, Rev. A. G. Hughes led the Presbytery in prayer. "The Committee appointed to prepare a narrative on the State-- of Religion made a report, which was accepted, adopted and ordered to be forwarded to the Synod of North Carolina. "The following Commissioners were elected to meet Commissioners from other Presbyteries in the Confederate States, at Augusta, Georgia, on the 4th day of December, 1861, for the purpose of forming a new General Assembly. "Ministers: P. H. Dalton, with Jacob Doll, alternate. " " Drury Lacy, D. D.," "C. K. Caldwell." "Ruling Elders: J. H. Lindsay, with A. Hargrave, alternates: "Chas. Phillips," "John Bullock." "The Committee on the examination of Candidates on Physical Sciences, report that they have examined Mr. H. G. Hill on those subjects, as far as time would permit, and recommend that his examination be sustained as a part of trial. This report was accepted and adopted. "Presbytery then adjourned, with singing, prayer and the apostolic benediction, to meet in Raleigh, at the call of the Moderator, during the sessions of Synod." The General Assembly of the southern branch of the Presbyterian Church abstained from taking a formal position for or against slavery. Dr. David Thomas Caldwell -- Plantation Owner David Thomas Caldwell (1799-1861) was the oldest son born to the Rev. Samuel Craighead Caldwell and his first wife, Abigail Bain Alexander, in 1799, just three years after Rev. Caldwell was called to minister to the Hopewell and Sugar Creek Presbyterian Communities of Mecklenburg County. He had six brothers, five of whom became ministers, one a lawyer, and two sisters. David Thomas Caldwell received his early education from his father at the classical school at Sugaw Creek. He attended and obtained an A.M. Degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. He obtained a M.D. from the State University of Pennsylvania circa 1820, studying under Dr. McKenzie, and served as one of Mecklenburg County's few doctors. He became a trustee of Davidson College and educated his sons there. His will identifies several children: William David, Sarah Jane, Robert Baxter, Margaret Abigail, and Alice Caldwell. Rosedale -- a nineteenth century Federal-style plantation house -- has been located at 4237 North Tryon Street a couple of miles north of Charlotte since the early 1800s. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Rosedale was built in 1815 by Archibald Frew. In 1819, Rosedale and 911 acres of land were sold at public auction because of Frew's tax problems. The purchaser was U.S. Congressman William Davidson (1778-1857), who had married Frew's sister, Sarah (1772-1812), in 1802. Their daughter, Harriet Elizabeth Davidson (1806-45), married Dr. David Thomas Caldwell in 1826. Dr. David Thomas Caldwell recorded deed title in 1833. If we use a threshold of thirty slaves to distinguish a plantation from a farm, he would be the first Caldwell classified as a plantation owner. The U.S. Census of 1850 shows that there were seventeen planters in Mecklenburg County with thirty or more slaves, including Dr. David Thomas Caldwell. Many of these planters belonged to the Hopewell Presbyterian Church congregation. Many ante-bellum plantations were not economically viable or provided a very small rate of return compared to other investment opportunities. Cotton exhausted the land, required intensive labor, and fluctuated wildly in price, but with an ominous downward trend. The basis of wealth in the Old South was largely the increase in the price of land. More and more Southern plantations were subdivided. After the Civil War, plantation owners were required to pay taxes in U.S. Currency, which they often did not have. Many plantations were auctioned at very low prices to pay these taxes Dr. David Thomas Caldwell’s plantation appears to have sustained this fate. William Davidson Caldwell -- Confederate Army Veteran Harriet and David Thomas Caldwell's son, Dr. William Davidson Caldwell (1829-68), was a surgeon in the Confederate Army. He married Abigail Dunlap. Their daughter, Miriam Abigail Caldwell (1860-1927), married James Hall in 1884. I would need to do further research to identify other Civil War veterans among the Caldwell family. Rev. John McKnitt Madison Caldwell -- Sugaw Creek Minister John McKnitt Madison Caldwell, son of Samuel Craighead Caldwell, served for many years as a pastor of Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina (as did his father). Today stands the Sugaw Creek School House that was erected in 1837 during the pastorate of Rev. John McKnitt Madison Caldwell. This school provided a classical education and prepared many boys for entry into Davidson College, the newly established Presbyterian college in the northern section of Mecklenburg County. This school is the oldest surviving instructional facility in Mecklenburg County. John McKnitt Madison Caldwell was born July 12, 1812 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He died September 21, 1892 in Rome, Georgia. He married Caroline Elizabeth Livy, born June 20, 1823 and died June 8, 1886 in Rome, Georgia. John McKnitt Madison Caldwell’s oldest son, from whom I am descended, was Samuel Craighead Caldwell, born September 17, 1846 in Rome Georgia, and died December 8, 1920. His first wife was Rebecca Kate Pearson, my paternal great grandmother. His second wife was Sophonia P. H. Glover. Of Samuel’s several children, Kate, Minna, and Isaac Pearson (1879-1924), the latter was my paternal grandfather. Isaac Pearson Caldwell married Flax Reid LeGrand (1833-1966) . My father was Isaac Pearson Caldwell II (1908-1976), who married Elisabeth Bender (1908-1974). John McKnitt Madison Caldwell’s other children included Alfred Shorter Caldwell (1848-1932), John Livy Caldwell, D.D. (1850-1932), Thomas Parsons Caldwell (1851-1852), Edwin Harper Caldwell (1855-1872), and Franklin Harper Caldwell (1857-1906). Samuel Caldwell â€" Among the First Tennessean Settlers Samuel Caldwell was born January 30, 1772, in Guilford County, North Carolina to Alexander and Margaret Caldwell, and is a grandson of David and Rachel Caldwell. He married Mary Rogers (daughter of James Rogers and Mary McFeran) about 1798. He died in 1841. Along with his brothers and sisters and his mother, Samuel Caldwell moved to a place of promise, Greene County, Tennessee, about 1795. Alexander’s widow, and two sons, Samuel Caldwell and Thomas Caldwell, bought land in the Cumberland Valley. Both sons had attended David Caldwell’s Log College, and were instrumental in persuading theological students who had also attended that Log College to migrate to Tennessee and revitalize the congregations. There are more than 100 entries in the Greene County Minute Books referring to Samuel Caldwell. He served as Justice of the Peace beginning in 1806, as administrator of numerous estates, tax collector, election judge, etc. Samuel and Thomas Caldwell were devoted to bringing their religious heritage with them. Samuel Caldwell deeded two plus acres of land to be used for a church, school, and cemetery. This church was called Bethesda Cumberland Presbyterian Church -- lies today about 18 miles from Greenville, north on Highway 93 toward Kingsport. He and his wife are buried there. His is the oldest legible grave marker in the cemetery. In 1834 a new Cumberland Presbyterian congregation erected their first log church on this land. The brother of Samuel, Thomas, was one of the first two ruling elders in the congregation. Samuel’s mother, Margaret Caldwell, the sister-in-law of David Caldwell, lived on in Samuel's home until sometime after the census of 1830. A sketch showing the location of the original house of Alexander Caldwell’s family in Greenville, Tennessee, is provided in the Caldwell Family Newsletter, supra, Fall, 1990, p. 160. Samuel Caldwell is listed as among the first Tennessean settlers by the East Tennessee Historical Society, <http://www.east-tennessee-history.org> Thanks David
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From MJ Stone and Audrey Pool: Forwarded to me from MJ Stone concerning the Caldwell Cup. ddpool@madnet.net : Audrey Pool, original author of the email below. [CALDWELL-L] CALDWELL genealogy from "The Old Free State" - Lunenburg County, VA I cannot confirm this genealogy, but if you know for sure, (as one researche did from a will) that there is a mistake, please let me know and I will correct in the notes. There are a lot of records; wills, etc, on these families in Southside VA. Audrey CALDWELL Source: "The Old Free State," Vol. II by BELL (Lunenburg County, VA) "This family is a very ancient one. It is said to be descended from the Albigenses and Waldenses of the Piedmont section of Italy, who were driven into France by the Roman Catholic persecutions. Some of the CALDWELLS, who were living at Mount Arid, near Toulon, France, earned the enmity of Francis I, of France, and after his escape from imprisonment under Charles V, of Germany, three CALDWELLS, brothers, John, Alexander and Oliver, emigrated to Scotland, and there with the consent of James I, purchased the estate of a Bishop named DOUGLAS, located near Solney Frith. It was provided that "the said brothers, John, Alexander and Oliver, late of Mount Arid," should have their estate known as "CALDWELL" on condition that when the King should require they should each send a son with twenty men of sound limbs, to aid in the wars of the King." "There is a cup, preserved as an heirloom, which represents a chieftain and twenty mounted men, all armed, and a man drawing water from a well, with the words underneath, "Alexander of CAULDWELL." It also shows a fire burning on a hill, over the words, "Mount Arid," and also a vessel surrounded by high waves, which latter was intended to commemorate the fact that their ancestors were seamen in the Mediterranean, in the latter part of the Fourteenth Century." "Oliver CROMWELL's grandmother was Ann CALDWELL, and Joseph, John, Alexander, Daniel, David and Andrew, of CAULDWELL, went with CROMWELL to Ireland, and in various capacities served his interest there, after his accession to the Protectorate. Upon the restoration of Charles II, a number of the family emigrated to America." "There are traceable three distinct immigrations of the CALDWELLS of Ireland." "First, John CALDWELL, of County Tyrone, Ireland, with his family landed at New Castle, Delaware, Dec 10, 1727." "Second, James CALDWELL, of County Tyrone, Ireland, with his family who came in 1769. With him also came two younger brothers, John who settled in Virginia, and David who settled in one of the Carolinas." "Third, John CALDWELL of Harmony Hill, near Ballymony, County Antrim, Ireland, who with his family somewhere between 1798 and 1800 settled on the present site of Salisbury Mills, Orange County, New York, except the youngest son, who settled in Charleston, S.C. Two brothers later came to Amercia, one James CALDWELl settled in Philadelphia, and the other, Richard CALDWELL, settled in Baltimore." "We are concerned chiefly with the first emigrant John CALDWELL and his group, comprising his wife, five children and three brothers-in-law, MOORE, RICHEY and DUDGEON, who landed at New Castle, Delaware, Dec 10 1727, for he was one of the pioneer settlers of the territory created into Lunenburg County. After landing and before emigrating to Virginia he located for a time in Lancaster, County, Pennsylvania." "The circumstances under which he and his Presbyterian associates came to Virginia are given in the account of the early Presbyterians in Chapter IX, Vol. I, on the Early Churches. He was born in Ireland (probably in County Derry), and there married Margaret PHILLIPS. Five of their children were born before they came to America. Thanks Audrey and MJ
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