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William Caldwell 1662–1725

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 20 Apr 1662 · Donegal, Ireland
Died 20 Oct 1725 · Ulster, Donegal, Ireland
Father John Caldwell
Mother Mary Holmes (1635–1691)
Siblings Andrew Caldwell, James Caldwell, John Caldwell, John Joseph Alexander Caldwell, Joseph Alexander Caldwell, Margaret Caldwell, Mary Calldwall, Mary Jane Caldwell, Robert Caldwell, Sir David Caldwell

Researchers connected through William Caldwell 1662–1725

and 2 more tree owners connected with William Caldwell 1662–1725

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1662, William Caldwell entered the world in Donegal, Ireland, born to john caldwell and mary j ann holmes. William Caldwell passed away in 1725 in Ulster, Donegal, Ireland.

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Life Timeline

1662
Birth of William Caldwell in Donegal, Ireland
Birth
1725
Death of William Caldwell in Ulster, Donegal, Ireland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Caldwell

This ancestor line traces from Buchen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1500) to Donegal, Ireland (1662) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Caldwell (1662–1725) was born in Donegal, Ireland and died in Ulster, 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 William 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.

William Caldwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Caldwell PTP
1662–1725
Donegal, Ireland
Parents
Unknown
Mary J Ann Holmes PTP
1635–1691
Fermanaugh, Londonderry, Ulster, Ireland
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Caldwell's Descendants

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William Caldwell PTP 1662–1725