Vicki
I to am a descendant of Robert Calder, born in Elgin, Scotland about 1733
who settled in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire and married Sarah Harris.
The info I have on him via a much better informed Ken Calder. Ken went
through the Elgin Parish records and fount that the only possible Robert
baptised is a Robert bpt on 31 (sic) Nov 1736. to parents Hugh Calder and
Barbara Gordon (only link from known (Robert) and assumed (Hugh/Barbara).
From Ken and other sources I have put together that ...
Robert was educated in England and entered the service of John Wentworth,
the last Royal Governor of New Hampshire. They sailed from England in 1767.
Until 1775, he was called Wentworth¹s ³gardener² which was likely the
manager at his Wolfeborough Estate. In addition to his duties to the
Governor, he was described in 1767 as ³a symbol of a more effete Portsmouth²
and he advertised himself as ³cuts and dresses Ladies and Gentlemen¹s hair
in the genteelest of fashions, either at his house, or attends at the time
and place directed by those that will favor him with custom.² In 1771, he
purchased the lease of the Inn at Newburyport, ME and advertised that it was
³furnished with convenient accommodations for travelers and good stabling
for horses. The public¹s favor is humbly entreated, and the best
entertainment, with diligent attendance will be provided for travelers and
others who may be pleased to favor him with their custom.² He remained on
the estate for a number of years after Wentworth was forced to flee by the
American Revolution. Robert went to Portsmouth to purchase powder and other
supplies to prepare for the revolution and was elected both selectman and
deputy sheriff for Wolfeborough. He seemed to balance between helping both
the revolutionaries and Wentworth for when Wentworth asked him to dig up a
box under a tree on the estate and burn it without looking at the contents,
Robert did so. It is suspected that it contained counterfeit colonial money
that the British were using to break up the colonies¹ economy. In 1784 (some
sources say 1779), he moved a few miles to Brookfield, NH. The house he
built there is still inhabited.
My lineage is
Robert Calder and Sarah Harris
- Frances Wentworth Calder m. Robert Calder (her cousin)
- Charles Wentworth Calder m. Maria Hall
- Lewis B. Calder m. Mary Ellen ³Emma² Leonard
- Truman Frederick Calder m. Adella ³Della² Cochrane
- Doris Adella Calder m. Malcolm James ³Mac² MacDonell
- Mary Alison MacDonell m. Vernon Carroll Fowke
- Kenneth MacDonell Fowke
As Ken Calder is much more informed on Robert's ancestors, I have passed
your Email to him. Where do you descend from Robert and Sarah?
Kenneth M. Fowke
118 Fairlop Way
Ottawa, ON, K2J 5B8
(613) 825 2951
<kfowke(a)cyberus.ca>
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From: "Vicki Anderson"
<vicki.k.anderson(a)worldnet.att.net>
To: CALDER-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: CALDER in Scotland
Date: Tue, May 4, 2004, 11:33 PM
Hi Libby,
I'm also looking for more information on a Robert Calder, but this one was
born in Elgin, Scotland about 1733. I don't know who his parents were, but
he settled in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire and married Sarah Harris.
Vicki
----- Original Message -----
From: <Libbybaker(a)aol.com>
To: <CALDER-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 11:35 AM
Subject: Re: CALDER in Scotland
> Diane,
>
> Actually more like 1600's and 1700's. I'm looking at the ancestors of
Robert
> Calder born in Aberdeenshire, Parish of Glass, Scotland about 1692, son of
> Alexander Calder and Barbara Skene. Robert emigrated to Charlestown, MA
and
> married Hannah Lawrence.
>
> Would love to talk with anyone about this or related lines.
>
> Libby
>
> In a message dated 5/4/2004 10:09:26 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> meregra(a)cableone.net writes:
> Good Morning Calder's........
>
> Is there anyone on this list who is researching CALDER in Scotland,
> in the 1700's??
>
> Thanks,
> Diane in Iowa, USA
>
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