Joseph Alexander Caldwell 1657–1730
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23 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Caldwell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 23 independent trees
Researchers connected through Joseph Caldwell 1657–1730
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1657, Joseph Alexander Caldwell entered the world in County Donegal, Ireland, born to john caldwell and mary j ann holmes. Joseph Alexander Caldwell married jane mcghee, and had children including andrew caldwell, catherine caldwell, elizabeth caldwell, george caldwell, james f caldwell, jeanne caldwell, john caldwell, margaret caldwell. Joseph Alexander Caldwell passed away in 1730 in County Donegal, Ireland.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Caldwell
This ancestor line traces from Buchen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1500) to County Donegal, Ireland (1657) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Caldwell (1657–1730) was born in County Donegal, Ireland and died in County Donegal, Ireland. 23 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, 23 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Joseph Caldwell's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record