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Kelly Caldwell wrote on September 18, 2021 at 10:14 pm

I have traced my Caldwell tree all the way back to John Caldwell III Ballyoggan, Donegal Ireland born 1630. Would love to follow it back further, if possible.

Michael R Caldwell from Magna, Utah wrote on July 9, 2021 at 12:55 pm

I was a Caldwell family researcher for a number of years. Even had a Caldwell website that was doing quite well. Then we were out of the country for a couple of years and the web host where we had our information (geocities) went defunct while we were away. But I had always (and somewhat stubbornly) adhered to the idea that all of the wonderful Caldwells out there came from the same origins. I really wanted us all to be related! Newer research, however (such as the extensive work posted here), pretty strongly suggests otherwise. In addition, I have had my DNA tested and have never been matched to some of the other Caldwell lines which can be found on various web sites. One in particular (i.e. John Caldwell and Margaret Phillips) was one I had hoped to connect with at some point. That line has extensive history posted and traces further back than my line, which dead ends in Ireland in 1749. So, I must reluctantly accept that it is likely that we do not all come from the same origin (though I would still claim all of you as family, just because!).

Ian Caldwell from Beverley wrote on May 10, 2021 at 1:10 am

I am a direct descendant of the Caldwells of County Fermanagh (1st to 5th baronet). In fact I am possibly the senior surviving male heir. My father had a gold signet ring with the family and was told on many occasions that he was "the last of the Caldwell" line, though I could never find out what this line was. My father was the son of a publican in Barrow and descendant of William Caldwell, who moved to Barrow-in-Furness in the late 19th century. I'm afraid that I never took his claims to aristocratic significance very seriously. But it does appear that I am descended directly from this family.

Several of the younger sons of the Caldwell baronets (a branch of the Renfrewshire family) married their sons to east coast families. This is probably the origin of Joseph Caldwell (1773 – 1835). I have recently retired (I am an academic and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society) and am just getting started on this. I cannot find anything on this site on the Caldwells of Fermanagh.

If anyone has any information on this family, or their links to the family, I would be pleased to hear. I am also happy to share any research I do on them.

Yours cordially,

Ian Aldridge Caldwell (b.1950)

Anthony branch from Sealy wrote on May 9, 2021 at 7:16 am

Came across that Rebecca Caldwell is my 8th Grandmother and her daughter, Lucy, married Amos Richardson. Does the reunion Rebecca wanted still occur at the family cemetery?

Vera Didenko from Cleveland wrote on April 25, 2021 at 2:47 pm

I am a descendent of Eunice Caldwell, who married Charles Wright.

Janis M van Ryswyk from CHANDLER wrote on March 23, 2021 at 4:08 pm

looking for information for Alexander Caldwell (b abt 1750) who married Ester Rush.
We have the Deed with Robert Caldwell selling land that was given to him by his father Alexander Caldwell. We have the Luke Bible, that was William's with Robert John and William's births. Can we assume that they were brothers? If so no name of Alexander is in the bible. I have the will of Robert Rush naming Ester Rush and husband Alexander Caldwell. But nothing else!
any help would be a treasure! email
janisv@q.com

Janis van Ryswyk from CHANDLER wrote on March 7, 2021 at 8:48 am

I registered for this site but I never received a conformation email. My hope is an administrator will be able to solve the issue.

I have a Caldwell I am searching for and I am hoping this site will help me gather information.

My fourth Great Grand father was :
William Caldwell
1773–1840
BIRTH 10 AUG 1773 • Berkeley, James City, Virginia Colony, BRITISH COLONIAL AMERICA
DEATH 26 APR 1840 • Pendleton, Kentucky, United States

William marries in 1799 Elizabeth Gosney in Ohio county Virginia .
I am looking for his father Alexander Caldwell
Looking to prove that Alexander was his father, and if Alexander was his father can I tie him to military service in Penn? To the Caldwells mentioned in the American revolutionary solders of Franklin county Penn, where it says Robert Rush ( Indian captive) one being Hester rush wife of Alexander Caldwell in the year 1768.
Mr. E.E. Barton papers show and Alexander and Hester Caldwell in 3 Berkeley county West Virginia Deed books involving land purchase and sale. There was a bible that William Caldwell owned and on the front page it says John Caldwell under his name its says:
Robert Caldwell was born 11th day of November 1762
John was born April 17 1770
William was born August 10th 1773 died April 26 1840
William married Elizabeth Gosney March 26 1799.
It goes on to list Williams son and Elizabeth's birth and death
I have not be able to determine if in fact an Alexander Caldwell was Williams father . I have not found any more documents of Alexander with a Hester Rush/Caldwell in Berkeley County West Va. I don't know if they came from Ireland or Scotland. Any information would be a treasure.
thank you ,
janisv@q.com

Stephen P. Koch from Montgomery, Texas wrote on March 5, 2021 at 2:13 pm

Regarding my post of earlier today regarding Paul Caldwell and wife Catherine Thumm, records suggest that Paul's father and grandfather are William Thomas Caldwell, b 1762, and Robert Caldwell Sr., b 1732. However not all records I have looked at - Ancestry, MyHeritage, ... are consistent.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Steve Koch

Stephen Koch from Montgomery, Texas wrote on March 5, 2021 at 10:03 am

Great source of information. Thanks to all.
I have Caldwells in my ancestry starting with my Maternal Great Grandfather, George J. Caldwell. Family records suggest his ancestry was first Dr. J.C. Caldwell, and second Paul Caldwell, whose wife was a Catherine Thum, the latter two born in 1795.
I cannot find any records on Paul and Catherine. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks, Steve Koch

Gail Caldwell from Fort Scott wrote on February 13, 2021 at 10:15 am

My father, Lyle Dean Caldwell looked very much like previous descriptions as found if the Caldwell lineage.
He was large in stature, tall, dark skin, beautiful dark eyes, high cheek bones and rolling forehead. Many of the Caldwell traits I find in myself very talkative, generous to a fault though I am fair haired and lighter skin however my older sister is reflection of my father.
I live across the street from the old Caldwell Estate that was built near the Fort and across the street from Fort Scott Founders mansion.
My sister, Rebecca Caldwell now owns the original home that was once owned by Fort Scott founder.
Lyle Dean and Doris K Caldwell, Fort Scott residents had 5 daughters of which three remain all residing in Fort Scott Kansas

Fiona Pegrum from Limavady wrote on December 31, 2020 at 7:48 am

I have noticed that a number of people have realised that the Castle Caldwell lines have been added to the Caldwells of Ballybogan, Co. Donegal lines. These are different families. There was no reason for the Enniskillen Caldwells to travel from Fermanagh to Derry to have children baptised. John Caldwell's funeral entry has been documented several times in posts and lists his issue. His second wife remarried and her husband's will is available.

Jeff Caldwell from Virginia wrote on December 18, 2020 at 6:57 am

I was very excited to find this page as I have done a tremendous amount of research on Ancestry.com, Geni.com, and Familysearch.com dating back to 1150. I'm sure everyone has run into inconsistencies in their tree, especially going back that far, but welcome anyone's help in keeping my research going and accurate.

Patricia McConnell Arnold wrote on July 23, 2020 at 8:04 pm

McConnellClan family tree on ancestry.com welcomes any research on the Caldwell lineage, esp. Mary Elizabeth Caldwell.

Angie Goldberg Caldwell wrote on July 20, 2020 at 8:13 pm

My maiden name is Caldwell and I’ve traced my family back to those who resided in the Castle. I love the information and photos to learn more about my heritage.

James Caldwell wrote on July 19, 2020 at 7:47 pm

Thank you for providing this interesting Guestbook, which allows others to search their relatives. The following posting is also mine, which is short of information, which I will provide here.
James C. Caldwell Sr. b 1755 d 6/30/1840 Fairfield Twp Ohio
Rebecca Brooks b 4/12/1759 d 4/12/1831
Jerasha Caldwell
Thomas R. Caldwell
William E. Caldwell
Ann Caldwell
Rebecca Caldwell
Elizabeth G. Caldwell
James C. Caldwell Jr.
Hannah Caldwell
Rachael Caldwell
Garthony Caldwell

Any assistance in making a connection with this family in Ireland or UK is appreciated.

James Caldwell wrote on July 19, 2020 at 6:57 pm

I am attempting to make a connection from my GGGgrandfather James C. Caldwell born 1755 and migrated to America about that time to his relatives in Ireland or UK. According to a decedents memory of her grandfather story, the family left a foreign shore for America. All died except three little boys. Reportedly, James C. was taken in by a Quaker Family in Philadelphia, PA. He married Rebecca Brooks in Philadelphia on 12/21/1780. Moved to Redstone, PA, then to Elk Run, Ohio where he farmed and died. His first son was named Thomas, therefore it is my guess that his father was also named Thomas, which was customary for the Irish.

Brenda Caldwell wrote on July 8, 2020 at 5:35 am

I am hoping to learn more of my ancestors & connect with distant cousins.

Dede wrote on July 4, 2020 at 2:36 pm

Hi. I am a direct descendant of Joseph Caldwell (Wheeling WVA). I am looking for relations who may have pieces of his silver tea service. DH

Dianne Isaacson wrote on June 30, 2020 at 1:08 am

Am looking for the children of JAMES MARION CALDWELL born 17 December 1833, son of JAMES WILLIS CALDWELL and DICEY MANN CALDWELL. My grandmother was a Caldwell, born around 1910. Her father died very young when she was just a little girl and I believe his name was Robert Lee Caldwell but this could be wrong. In any case I think that JAMES MARION was his father or grandfather. JAMES MARION (according to my mother, was in Hood’s 4th infantry regiment and taken prisoner at Gettysburg). My mother did quite a bit of research but never got it collated before she passed away. I have all her notes but it is in one of several large tubs that are too heavy for me to lift by myself. Hope to start digging through this coming winter.

Tamsy Marie Sliger Brawner wrote on June 11, 2020 at 1:36 pm

I am looking for any of my grandmother\'s family her name was Mildred Marie Caldwell.She was born in Missouri. She was the oldest daughter of 13 children.

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