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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.

Patrick Leahy wrote on June 10, 2020 at 10:02 pm

My great great grandfather was a Caldwell and he was born in Lancashire around 1819. Having trouble finding any information about my Caldwells. His documentation is sparse.

Robert Caldwell Reid wrote on June 8, 2020 at 10:48 am

Born in Glasgow in 1948, live in London, doing family history research.
I will get back to you all with info I have tracked down.
a. David Caldwell was my grandmothers father / she was born in 1873 in Glasgow.
b. Have you filed the Wikipedia article re CALDWELL, East Renfrewshire.
c. Have you entered into your Military History THOMAS CALDWELL (VC) in Wikipedia
d. You may wish to look at the National Museum of Rural Life at West Kittochside not far from Glasgow. The farm was donated after about 400 years of ownership by REID family and in the details,it mentions fights between REID and CALDWELL families!
Bob +44 (0)7710 981302

James Waller wrote on April 11, 2020 at 5:37 pm

Wonder if John Caldwell of Ballyyoogan d 1602 has a distinct parentage that deviates from accepted convention of John Wallace Caldwell of Ayr & Enniskillen

baptism records at Londonderry Cathedral, have a distinct set of children to those listed in John of enniskillens Funeral Entry.

Londonderry Cathdral Baptisms
William, bap. 10 May 1628, m.2. Elizabeth Huston
John, bap. 16 Sep 1630, m.2. Mary Holmes
Mary, bap. 20 Sep 1632, m. William Eifefield
James, bap. 30 Nov 1634, m. Catherine Hume
Margaret, bap. 24 May 1636, m. Hugh Delop
Joseph, bap. 06 Apr 1637, m. Jan McCabe
Alexander, bap. 04 Sep 1639, m. Ann Caldwell

Funeral Entry for John of Eniskellen
Son John Elder James Roger John Younger Robert Judith

Connie VanBlaricom wrote on March 25, 2020 at 5:01 pm

Hello Caldwell
My Caldwell ancestors are from Ontario Canada as far as I have researched. My verbal history was that there were 3 chiefs of the Caldwell First Nation, Madwayosh, Quenesis and Robert. They were my 5th, 4th and 3rd great grandfathers. If anyone has information on any of these or Sheldon Caldwells in their history I would really like to hear from you. Thank you.

M E Powell wrote on March 9, 2020 at 7:55 pm

I have a tiny colored glass, about 2 inches tall. The name engraved on it is:
Willard Caldwell Hinton, W. VA. 1909
My grandfather , Lawrence C. Powell, was born around 1984. He was a revenuer and raided stills up in E KY. I have a photo of him with what I think are other revenuers up in Pike Co, KY. I am guessing this is connected to Willard Caldwell. I can\'t imagine where Grandpa got a little glass like that. It is cut glass at the bottom and wine-colored scallps at the top. It looks like a shot-glass, come to think of it!

jim caldwell wrote on February 3, 2020 at 10:17 pm

Searching ancestor John Beard Caldwell\'s predecessors.

Sylvia Wright wrote on February 2, 2020 at 6:47 pm

Hi there,

I have a Mary Caldwell of Ballyboggan, Lifford, Co. Donegal, Ireland who was born c. 1767. She married Alexander Henry McClintock (1764-1815) in 1791.

They only had one surviving child, Dorothea McClintock, 1795-1877. She married Rev. Robert Alexander, 1795-1872. One of their sons was the Most Rev. Sir William Alexander, Primate of All Ireland. His wife was Cecil Frances Humphreys (Mrs CF Alexander) who wrote \"All Things Bright & Beautiful\"

I wondered if you could tell me who her parents were and, if possible, her dates of birth & death.

Regards, Sylvia, Surrey, UK

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