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James Baxter Caldwell (5th GGU) 1724–1781

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James GGU) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 18 Apr 1724 · Cub Creek, Charlotte, Virginia, United States
Died 24 Nov 1781 · Elizabethtown, Point, New Jersey, United States
Father Captain John F Caldwell 5Th Ggf
Mother Mary Margaret Phillips
Siblings David Caldwell, Henry Caldwell, Isabella Caldwell, John Caldwell, Joshua Caldwell, Major William Findley Caldwell 4Th Ggf, Margaret Amey Mitchell, Martha Caldwell, Mary Caldwell Rogers, Robert Caldwell, Samuel Caldwell, Thomas Caldwell

Researchers connected through James GGU) 1724–1781

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

In 1724, James Baxter Caldwell (5th GGU) entered the world in Cub Creek, Charlotte, Virginia, United States, born to captain john f caldwell 5th ggf and mary margaret phillips. James Baxter Caldwell (5th GGU) passed away in 1781 in Elizabethtown, Point, New Jersey, United States.

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Life Timeline

1724
Birth of James Baxter Caldwell (5th GGU) in Cub Creek, Charlotte, Virginia, United States
Birth
1781
Death of James Baxter Caldwell (5th GGU) in Elizabethtown, Point, New Jersey, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James GGU)

This ancestor line traces from Stockport, Cheshire, England (1548) to Cub Creek, Charlotte, Virginia, United States (1724) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James GGU) (1724–1781) was born in Cub Creek, Charlotte, Virginia, United States and died in Elizabethtown, Point, 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James GGU)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Baxter Caldwell (5th GGU) PTP
1724–1781
Cub Creek, Charlotte, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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James GGU)'s Descendants

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James Baxter Caldwell (5th GGU) PTP 1724–1781