I have the following information on my 5th Great Grandfather Alexander
Caldwell. His granddaughter Elizabeth Caldwell married Rev John McDowell in
Haywood County, NC 1815. I found Alexander Caldwell listed in Abstracts of
Revolutionary War Pension Files Abstracted by Virgil D. White. Alexander
Caldwell, R1589, VA Line, soldier as born November 13, 1748 in Hanover
County, VA, lived on head of Holston River in Washington, County, Virginia
at enlistment. After the war soldier moved to Franklin County, Georgia and
then moved to Haywood County North Carolina and applied there for pension
April 15, 1835. I beleive I am correct that he is Elizabeth Caldwells
grandfather as his age is the correct timing and there is only one Alexander
Caldwell that I have found listed anywhere in Haywood County, NC including
the documents of William McDowells estate. William was the grandfather of
Rev. John McDowell.
The following information was found in his pension files at the National
Archives:
Time Line of Alexander Caldwell
November 13, 1748 Alexander Caldwell was born in Hanover County, Virginia
where he spent his youth.
Appx. 1766-1776 Alexander lived, after he arrived at full age in Amelia,
Dinwiddie and Washington Counties, Virginia. I am assuming these
approximate dates.
June 1776 Alexander lived at the head of the Holston River in Washington
County and volunteered to serve under Captain John Campbell and Colonel
Arthur Campbell in the Virginia troops, guarded the frontiers from the
invasion of the Cherokee Indians and was engaged with the Indians at Long
Island on the Holston River; after which he hauled corn and ammunition from
Botetourt County, Virginia to the frontier, was in an expedition against a
party of Tories and in a skirmish at the head of New River; and served 6 1/2
months.
Other information:
According to marriage records, January 5, 1778 Alexander Caldwell and
Margaret Looney married in Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia. I have
come to this conclusion as both Alexander and Margaret were in Botetourt at
this time and there was no other Alexander Caldwell during these years in
these areas of Virginia according to all records that I have researched.
After 1778 Alexander is listed in pension records to have moved to Franklin
County, Georgia and later to Haywood County, NC.
Abt. 1809 Alexander moved to Haywood County, North Carolina.
April 15, 1835 Alexander Caldwell applied for a pension at age 87 in
Haywood County,
NC.
There is a Henry and James Colwell in the 1820 Census for Buncombe Co. NC
Roll M33-80 Page 74
1830 Census
When Alexander Caldwell died, Holliman Battle was his guardian in Haywood
Co. NC. Also found records in Haywood County of Alexander and his son
William Lewis Caldwell & I believe that William may be the father of my
Elizabeth Caldwell McDowell.
Anymore information would be most appreciated.
Diana
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Author: LarryAylor
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The following websites may help you. It appears that Alexander Caldwell is
descended from Sir James Caldwell and Katherine Hume (as is my family). Hope
this info helps.
http://www3.telus.net/laurelei_primeau/wc04_032.html,
http://www3.telus.net/laurelei_primeau/wc04_034.html,
http://www3.telus.net/laurelei_primeau/wc07_332.html,
http://caldwellgenealogy.com/anc/ancg15.htm.
I have more info on Sir James and Katherine if you are interested. L. Aylor
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