Who was Alexander Caldwell?

Alexander Caldwell (1659–1692) was born in Derry Cathedral, Donegal, Ireland and died in Lifford Parish, Donegal, Ireland. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Alexander Caldwell 1659–1692

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 23 Sep 1659 · Derry Cathedral, Donegal, Ireland

Died 20 Jun 1692 · Lifford Parish, Donegal, Ireland

Father Patriot William Caldwell 10 Th Ggf

Mother Elizabeth Ann Huston 10Th Ggm

Siblings Elizabeth Caldwell, John Joseph Caldwell, Mary Jane Caldwell, Robert Caldwell, Thomas Caldwell

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Immediate Family

Parents

Patriot William Caldwell 10 Th Ggf

Elizabeth Ann Huston 10Th Ggm

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No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of Alexander Caldwell began in 1659 in Derry Cathedral, Donegal, Ireland. Alexander Caldwell passed away in 1692 in Lifford Parish, Donegal, Ireland.

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Birth of Alexander Caldwell in Derry Cathedral, Donegal, Ireland

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1692

Death of Alexander Caldwell in Lifford Parish, Donegal, Ireland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Caldwell

This ancestor line traces from Monthermé, Ardennes, Champagne-Ardenne, France (1500) to Derry Cathedral, Donegal, Ireland (1659) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alexander Caldwell (1659–1692) was born in Derry Cathedral, Donegal, Ireland and died in Lifford Parish, Donegal, Ireland. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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