Who was James Caldwell?

James Caldwell (1771–1826) was born in Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA and died in Woodbury, Gloucester, New Jersey, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Baxter Caldwell 1771–1826

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 08 Jan 1771 · Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA

Died 12 Feb 1826 · Woodbury, Gloucester, New Jersey, United States

Father James Caldwell

Mother Hannah Ogden

Siblings Elias Boudinot Caldwell, Esther Caldwell, Esther Flynt Caldwell, Hannah Caldwell, Hannah S Caldwell, Hetty Caldwell, Jane Caldwell, John Dickenson Caldwell, John Dickerson Caldwell, John Edwards Caldwell, Joseph Flynt Caldwell, Josiah F Caldwell, Josiah F Caldwell, Margaret Caldwell, Maria Caldwell, Marie Caldwell, Robert Caldwell, Sarah Caldwell, Sarah Jane Caldwell, William Caldwell

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Caldwell

Hannah Ogden

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Baxter Caldwell began in 1771 in Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA. James Baxter Caldwell passed away in 1826 in Woodbury, Gloucester, New Jersey, United States.

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Life Timeline

1771

Birth of James Baxter Caldwell in Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA

Birth

1826

Death of James Baxter Caldwell in Woodbury, Gloucester, New Jersey, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Caldwell

This ancestor line traces from Bruges, Arrondissement Brugge, West Flanders, Belgium (1478) to Elizabethtown, N J (1771) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Caldwell (1771–1826) was born in Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, USA and died in Woodbury, Gloucester, New Jersey, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 12 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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