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Benjamin Creed Caldwell 1798–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 June 1798

Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 16 February 1862

Death Location: Meriwether County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: John Caldwell

Mother: Elizabeth "Betsy"

Spouse(s): Rachel Clayton

Children(s): MATTHEW CALDWELL, Louise "Lucy", John Caldwell, Wiley Caldwell, Elizabeth Caldwell, David Caldwell, Joseph Caldwell, Benjamin Caldwell, Nancy Caldwell, Creed Caldwell, Rachel Caldwell, Louisa Caldwell, Martin Caldwell, Sarah Caldwell, Martha Caldwell, Napolean Caldwell, William Caldwell, James "Doc", Napoleon Caldwell, David Caldwell, Mary Caldwell, Lueliza Caldwell, Rachael Crews, William Caldwell, John Caldwell, Matthew Caldwell, Wiley Caldwell, Elizabeth Caldwell, David Caldwell, Joseph Caldwell, Benjamin Caldwell, Nancy Caldwell, Lucy Caldwell, Creed Caldwell, Rachel Caldwell, James Caldwell, Martin Caldwell

In 1798, Benjamin Creed Caldwell entered the world in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA, born to John David Caldwell And Elizabeth Tanner Betsy. In 1840, Benjamin Creed Caldwell resided in Meriwether, Georgia, USA. In 1850, Benjamin Creed Caldwell resided in Division 59, Meriwether, Georgia, USA. Benjamin Creed Caldwell married Rachel Clayton, and had children including Benjamin Caldwell, Creed Henry Caldwell, David Caldwell, Elizabeth Ann Caldwell, James Harrison Caldwell, James Harrison Caldwell Doc, John Henry Caldwell, Joseph Caldwell, Louisa W Lottie Caldwell, Louise H Caldwell Lucy, Lucy H Caldwell, Lueliza Caldwell, Martha A Caldwell, Martin Van Buren Caldwell, Mary Caldwell, Matthew Tanner Caldwell, Nancy Caldwell, Napolean Bollin Caldwell, Napoleon B Caldwell, Rachael Crews, Rachel C Caldwell, Rachel Caldwell, Sarah Caldwell, Wiley Asbury Caldwell, Wiley Asbury Caldwell, William Henry Caldwell. Benjamin Creed Caldwell passed away in 1862 in Meriwether County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1798, Benjamin Creed Caldwell entered the world in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA, born to John David Caldwell And Elizabeth Tanner Betsy.
  • In 1840, Benjamin Creed Caldwell resided in Meriwether, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Creed Caldwell resided in Division 59, Meriwether, Georgia, USA.
  • Benjamin Creed Caldwell married Rachel Clayton, and had children including Benjamin Caldwell, Creed Henry Caldwell, David Caldwell, Elizabeth Ann Caldwell, James Harrison Caldwell, James Harrison Caldwell Doc, John Henry Caldwell, Joseph Caldwell, Louisa W Lottie Caldwell, Louise H Caldwell Lucy, Lucy H Caldwell, Lueliza Caldwell, Martha A Caldwell, Martin Van Buren Caldwell, Mary Caldwell, Matthew Tanner Caldwell, Nancy Caldwell, Napolean Bollin Caldwell, Napoleon B Caldwell, Rachael Crews, Rachel C Caldwell, Rachel Caldwell, Sarah Caldwell, Wiley Asbury Caldwell, Wiley Asbury Caldwell, William Henry Caldwell.
  • Benjamin Creed Caldwell passed away in 1862 in Meriwether County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Caldwell
1769–1825
Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States,
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Elizabeth "Betsy"
1774–1861
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States,
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Spouses(s)

Rachel Clayton
1802–1880
Birth Location: Georgia, Georgia, USA
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Children(s)

MATTHEW CALDWELL
1823–1877
Birth Location: Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America
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Louise "Lucy"
1833–1856
Birth Location: Troup, Georgia, United States
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John Caldwell
1822–1884
Birth Location: Jones, Georgia, United States
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Wiley Caldwell
1824–1899
Birth Location: Monroe, Georgia, United States
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Elizabeth Caldwell
1825–1852
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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David Caldwell
1827–1880
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Joseph Caldwell
1829–1884
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Benjamin Caldwell
1830–1863
Birth Location: Warm Springs, Meriwether Co, GA, USA
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Nancy Caldwell
1832–1843
Birth Location: Meriwether, Georgia, United States
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Creed Caldwell
1834–1922
Birth Location: Upson, Georgia, United States
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Rachel Caldwell
1835–1925
Birth Location: Meriwether, Georgia, United States
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Louisa Caldwell
1837–1855
Birth Location: Troup, Georgia, United States
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Martin Caldwell
1841–1864
Birth Location: Meriwether, Georgia, United States
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Sarah Caldwell
1843–1843
Birth Location: Meriwether, Georgia, United States
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Martha Caldwell
1845–1872
Birth Location: Meriwether, Georgia, United States
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Napolean Caldwell
1846–1919
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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William Caldwell
1820–1890
Birth Location: Upson County, Georgia, United States of America
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James "Doc"
1839–1884
Birth Location: Meriwether, Georgia, United States
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Napoleon Caldwell
1825–
Birth Location: –
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David Caldwell
1819–1820
Birth Location: –
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Mary Caldwell
1826–
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Lueliza Caldwell
1836–1920
Birth Location: Randolph, Bibb County, Alabama, United States of America
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Rachael Crews
1835–
Birth Location: Meriwether County, Georgia, USA
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William Caldwell
1820–1880
Birth Location: –
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John Caldwell
1822–1884
Birth Location: –
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Matthew Caldwell
1823–1877
Birth Location: –
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Wiley Caldwell
1824–1899
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Caldwell
1825–
Birth Location: –
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David Caldwell
1827–1880
Birth Location: Upson County, Georgia, USA
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Joseph Caldwell
1829–1895
Birth Location: Georgia
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Benjamin Caldwell
1830–1863
Birth Location: Warm Springs, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
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Nancy Caldwell
1832–1843
Birth Location: Meriwether County, Georgia, USA
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Lucy Caldwell
1833–1856
Birth Location: Troup County, Georgia
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Creed Caldwell
1834–1922
Birth Location: Upson County, Georgia, USA
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Rachel Caldwell
1835–1925
Birth Location: Meriwether County, Georgia, USA
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James Caldwell
1839–1901
Birth Location: Meriwether County, Georgia, USA
JC
Martin Caldwell
1841–1864
Birth Location: –
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Benjamin Caldwell's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Caldwell
1798–1862
Birth Place: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Parents
John David Caldwell
1769–1825
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States,
Elizabeth (Tanner) "Betsy"
1774–1861
Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States,
Grandparents
Charles Caldwell
1740–1795
Cub Creek, Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
Nancy (Ann) Hardin
1745–1806
Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Caldwell
1715–1795
Margaret Caldwell
1717–1746
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Captain GGF)
1683–1750
Mary Phillips
1685–1748

Benjamin Caldwell's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Creed) Caldwell (23 June 1798–16 February 1862) m. Rachel Clayton (18 July 1802–28 June 1880)
  1. 1. MATTHEW (TANNER) CALDWELL 1823–1877 m. Harriet (Walton) Stribling 1832–1914 m. Mary Phillips 1826–1856
    1. 1. Attorney (Creed) Caldwell 1863–1934 m. Mildred (Frances) Caldwell 1876–1934
      1. 1. Creed Caldwell 1906–1960 m. Bess Darby 1907–1992
        1. 1. Creed (Caldwell) III 1938–2018
      2. 2. Floy (Caldwell) Whyte 1891–1958 m. Charles (Louis) Whyte 1892–1986
        1. 1. Mildred (Frances) Whyte 1917–2006 m. John Temple 1912–2002
        2. 2. Faye (Lovelace) Whyte 1921–2000 m. Joseph (Richard) Cromwell 1915–1987
      3. 3. Met (Jones) Caldwell 1910–1977 m. Mary (E) Berry 1913–
    2. 2. Julia (Drain (Dorcus)) Caldwell 1857–1921
    3. 3. Matthew (Anthony) Caldwell 1859–1864
    4. 4. Matilda Ginnett 1862–1940 m. William (Marshall) Ginnett 1860–1945 m. William (Thomas) Eady 1862–1885
      1. 1. Josie (Magnolia) Ginnett 1888–1960 m. Mack (Lofton) Kelley 1885–1967
        1. 1. Lois (Magnolia) Cash 1919–1995
        2. 2. Dale (Lofton) Kelley 1919–2001
        3. 3. Margaret (Ruth) Funderburg 1921–2021
      2. 2. Julia (Emma) Lawrence 1890–1932
      3. 3. Nancy (Mae) Lawrence 1897–1959
      4. 4. Willie (Tennessee) Murdock 1885–1976
      5. 5. Charles (Franklin) Ginnett 1893–1968 m. Mada (Bell) Wallace 1899–
        1. 1. James (Franklyn) Ginnett 1922–
        2. 2. Herbert (Wallace) Ginnett 1918–
    5. 5. John (Milton) Caldwell 1866–1867
    6. 6. Sarah (Eliza) Caldwell 1856–1916
    7. 7. Robert (Nathan) Caldwell 1846–1864
    8. 8. George (Washington) Caldwell 1844–1898 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Goyne 1844–1915 m. Anna King 1844–1877 m. Anna King 1850–1878
      1. 1. John (Elijah) Caldwell 1880–1941 m. Jessie Welsh 1894– m. Ida Welsh 1888–1923 m. Mamie Pruitt 1903–1988 m. Susie (C) Ware 1889–1920
        1. 1. John (Lawrence) Caldwell 1926–1926
        2. 2. George (Washington) Caldwell 1911–1964
        3. 3. Mercedes (L) Caldwell 1913–1967
        4. 4. Eliabeth Caldwell 1918–2007
        5. 5. John (Elijah Caldwell) Jr. 1908–1920
        6. 6. Minnie Caldwell 1906–
        7. 7. Charlotte Caldwell 1923–1990
        8. 8. Nonie (Dean) Caldwell 1933–2003
        9. 9. Mildred Pruiett 1921–
      2. 2. Cynthia (Ann) Caldwell 1883–1931
      3. 3. William (Tanner) Caldwell 1884–1947 m. Ethel Moses 1895–1976 m. Ruby (E) McCain 1886–1971
        1. 1. Dorthy Caldwell 1916–2014
        2. 2. Clara (Bell) Caldwell 1908–2003
        3. 3. Mays (V) Caldwell 1903–1992
        4. 4. William (Tullis) Caldwell 1914–1918
        5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Caldwell 1906–1981
        6. 6. Verga (May) Caldwell 1903–1992
        7. 7. William (Tanner) Caldwell 1925–1950
      4. 4. Julia (Ann) Norris 1879–1899
      5. 5. David (King) Caldwell 1870–1951 m. Cora (B) Goyer 1877–1971
        1. 1. Ella Caldwell 1897–1983
        2. 2. Evelyn (Leona) Caldwell 1905–1963
      6. 6. Maggie Caldwell 1873–1905
      7. 7. Lizzie Caldwell 1875–
      8. 8. George (Washington) Caldwell 1877–1877
      9. 9. Mary (Elizabeth) Caldwell 1866–1905
      10. 10. Lizzie Caldwell 1867–
    9. 9. Jane Caldwell 1849–
    10. 10. Martha (Elizabeth) Caldwell 1852–1912
  2. 2. Louise (H Caldwell) "Lucy" 1833–1856
  3. 3. John (Henry) Caldwell 1822–1884
  4. 4. Wiley (Asbury) Caldwell 1824–1899
  5. 5. Elizabeth (Ann) Caldwell 1825–1852
  6. 6. David Caldwell 1827–1880
  7. 7. Joseph Caldwell 1829–1884
  8. 8. Benjamin Caldwell 1830–1863
  9. 9. Nancy Caldwell 1832–1843
  10. 10. Creed (Henry) Caldwell 1834–1922
  11. 11. Rachel Caldwell 1835–1925
  12. 12. Louisa (W. "Lottie") Caldwell 1837–1855 m. Mark Roe 1831–1898
    1. 1. Mary (Epsie) Roe 1860–1937
    2. 2. Lucy (Annie) Rowe 1858–1927
    3. 3. John (W.) Rowe 1861–1887
  13. 13. Martin (Van Buren) Caldwell 1841–1864
  14. 14. Sarah Caldwell 1843–1843
  15. 15. Martha (A) Caldwell 1845–1872
  16. 16. Napolean (Bollin) Caldwell 1846–1919
  17. 17. William (Henry) Caldwell 1820–1890 m. Martha Chapman 1808–1895
    1. 1. Creed (Henry) Caldwell 1842–1923 m. Ella (Dugan) Gibbs 1872– m. Mary (Lydia E "Liddy") Tolson 1850–1924
      1. 1. Otis Caldwell 1903–1967
      2. 2. George (Thomas) Caldwell 1869–1955 m. Sarah (Jane) Westall 1866–1916
        1. 1. David (Earl Lafayette) Caldwell 1901–1974 m. Gladys (E) Caldwell 1900– m. Callie Holcombe 1901–1923
        2. 2. Annie (A) Caldwell 1886–
        3. 3. Roy Caldwell 1900–1975
      3. 3. Elisabeth ("Bessie") Caldwell 1871–1950
      4. 4. Creed (Pinkney) Caldwell 1874–1924
      5. 5. Elmira Caldwell 1875–1946
      6. 6. Dora Caldwell 1877–1907
      7. 7. John (Dawson) Caldwell 1887–1951
      8. 8. Abner (Irving) Caldwell 1882–1961
      9. 9. Lydia (Ella) Caldwell 1875–1946
    2. 2. Abner (Cicero) Caldwell 1848–1899
    3. 3. James (Harrison (doc)) Caldwell 1839–1901
    4. 4. Sarah Caldwell 1843–1843
    5. 5. Martha (A) Caldwell 1845–
    6. 6. Martin (V) Caldwell 1849–
  18. 18. James (Harrison Caldwell) "Doc" 1839–1884
  19. 19. Napoleon (B) Caldwell 1825–
  20. 20. David Caldwell 1819–1820
  21. 21. Mary Caldwell 1826–
  22. 22. Lueliza Caldwell 1836–1920
  23. 23. Rachael Crews 1835–
  24. 24. William (Henry) Caldwell 1820–1880
  25. 25. John (Henry) Caldwell 1822–1884
  26. 26. Matthew (Tanner) Caldwell 1823–1877
  27. 27. Wiley (Asbury) Caldwell 1824–1899
  28. 28. Elizabeth (Ann) Caldwell 1825–
  29. 29. David Caldwell 1827–1880
  30. 30. Joseph Caldwell 1829–1895
  31. 31. Benjamin Caldwell 1830–1863
  32. 32. Nancy Caldwell 1832–1843
  33. 33. Lucy (H) Caldwell 1833–1856
  34. 34. Creed (Henry) Caldwell 1834–1922
  35. 35. Rachel (C.) Caldwell 1835–1925
  36. 36. James (Harrison) Caldwell 1839–1901
  37. 37. Martin (Van Buren) Caldwell 1841–1864

Benjamin Caldwell's Timeline

6 Records

1798
23 June 1798
Birth of Benjamin Creed Caldwell in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 42
Benjamin Creed Caldwell resided here in Meriwether, Georgia, USA
Meriwether, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 52
Benjamin Creed Caldwell resided here in Division 59, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
Division 59, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 62
Benjamin Creed Caldwell resided here in Warm Springs, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
Warm Springs, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
1862
16 February 1862
Age 64
Death of Benjamin Creed Caldwell in Troup, Georgia, USA
Troup, Georgia, USA
1862
7 Apr 1862
Age 64
Benjamin Creed Caldwell - Probate in Meriwether, Georgia, USA
Meriwether, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 June 1798
    Event Place: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Meriwether, Georgia; Roll: M653_130; Page: 341; Family History Library Film: 8031
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8810.124; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Division 59, Meriwether, Georgia; Roll: 77; Page: 375a
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Meriwether, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Meriwether, Georgia; Roll: 46; Page: 112; Family History Library Film: 0007045

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 59, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Division 59, Meriwether, Georgia; Roll: 77; Page: 375a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Warm Springs, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Meriwether, Georgia; Roll: M653_130; Page: 341; Family History Library Film: 8031

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 February 1862
    Event Place: Troup, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928-1962
    [2] U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries, National Archives and Records Administration; Burial Registers of Military Posts and National Cemeteries, compiled ca. 1862-ca. 1960; Archive Number: 44778151; Series: A1 627; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-198
    [3] Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Letters of Administrators, Guardians, and Temporary Letters, 1856-1881 (Meriwether County, Georgia); Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Meriwether County)
    [4] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019, National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Meriwether County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928-1962
    [2] U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries, National Archives and Records Administration; Burial Registers of Military Posts and National Cemeteries, compiled ca. 1862-ca. 1960; Archive Number: 44778151; Series: A1 627; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-198
    [3] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019, National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1862
    Event Place: Meriwether, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Letters of Administrators, Guardians, and Temporary Letters, 1856-1881 (Meriwether County, Georgia); Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Meriwether County)
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