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John Caldwell Calhoun 1812–1877 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Nov 1812

Birth Location: Fairfield, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 12 May 1877

Death Location: Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Alexander Calhoun

Mother: Margaret Henry

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Davidson

Children(s): Margaret Calhoun, Alexander Calhoun, John Calhoun, James Calhoun, Mary Calhoun, Lawrence Calhoun, Elisabeth Calhoun, Robert Calhoun, David Calhoun, Conaway Calhoun, Sarah Calhoun, Fanny Calhoun

The story of John Caldwell Calhoun began in 1812 in Fairfield, South Carolina, United States. In 1870, John Caldwell Calhoun resided in Ward 7, Homer, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA. John Caldwell Calhoun married Elizabeth Davidson, and had children including Alexander Calhoun, Conaway O Calhoun, David H Calhoun, Elisabeth L Calhoun, Fanny M Calhoun, James A Calhoun, John D Calhoun, Lawrence Calhoun, Margaret Calhoun, Mary Calhoun, Robert G Calhoun, Sarah A E Calhoun. John Caldwell Calhoun passed away in 1877 in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Caldwell Calhoun began in 1812 in Fairfield, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1870, John Caldwell Calhoun resided in Ward 7, Homer, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA.
  • John Caldwell Calhoun married Elizabeth Davidson, and had children including Alexander Calhoun, Conaway O Calhoun, David H Calhoun, Elisabeth L Calhoun, Fanny M Calhoun, James A Calhoun, John D Calhoun, Lawrence Calhoun, Margaret Calhoun, Mary Calhoun, Robert G Calhoun, Sarah A E Calhoun.
  • John Caldwell Calhoun passed away in 1877 in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Calhoun
1776–1824
Birth Location: Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
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Margaret Henry
1785–1825
Birth Location: Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
MH

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Davidson
1820–1890
Birth Location: Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Children(s)

Margaret Calhoun
1850–1909
Birth Location: Georgia
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Alexander Calhoun
1842–1905
Birth Location: Georgia
AC
John Calhoun
1847–1916
Birth Location: Georgia
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James Calhoun
1849–1919
Birth Location: Georgia
JC
Mary Calhoun
1854–1896
Birth Location: Louisiana
MC
Lawrence Calhoun
1857–1933
Birth Location: Louisiana
LC
Elisabeth Calhoun
1860–1927
Birth Location: Louisiana
EC
Robert Calhoun
1844–1907
Birth Location: Georgia
RC
David Calhoun
1834–
Birth Location: South Carolina
DC
Conaway Calhoun
1839–
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Sarah Calhoun
1848–
Birth Location: Georgia
SC
Fanny Calhoun
1854–
Birth Location: Georgia
FC

John Calhoun's Ancestors

Self
John Calhoun
1812–1877
Birth Place: Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Alexander Calhoun
1776–1824
Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
Margaret Henry
1785–1825
Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
JAMES (N. \NAPOLEON Calhoon ,Sr.) *
1750–1830
(or1755) DRUMMONTOLEN, DONEGAL CO. IRELAND
ELEANOR ((NELLY)) WEST
1770–1856
Great-Grandparents
William"IRISH CALHOUN
1727–1804
Martha Caldwell
1732–1804
Benjamin !!
1727–1819
Verlinda HILLEARY
1735–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Frances Osborne
1709–1769

John Calhoun's Descendants

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John (Caldwell) Calhoun (5 Nov 1812–12 May 1877) m. Elizabeth Davidson (25 January 1820–15 Dec 1890)
  1. 1. Margaret Calhoun 1850–1909 m. Thomas (Summer) Sligh 1845–1927
    1. 1. John (Calhoun) Sligh 1876–1959 m. Sarah (Byrd) Edwards 1877–1966 m. Birdie (Edwards) Sligh 1877–1966
      1. 1. Ruth Sligh 1905–1985 m. James (Turner) Harris 1896–1948
        1. 1. John (Turner) Harris 1930–1994
        2. 2. Carolyn (Ruth) Harris 1927–1969 m. Walter (Rienzi) Dunkelberg 1928–2007
      2. 2. Margaret Sligh 1907–1996 m. Paul Crone 1911–
      3. 3. Katherine Sligh 1906–1990 m. Guy (Bryant) James 1905–1990
        1. 1. Robert (Edward) James 1940–2016
        2. 2. Margaret (Sligh) James 1938–2006
      4. 4. Sarah (Bird) Sligh 1909–2000
      5. 5. Nora (Martha) Sligh 1914–1943 m. James (O) Hiner 1914–
      6. 6. Dorothea (Calhoun) Sligh 1916–1993
    2. 2. Lizzie (May) Sligh 1874–1952 m. Dr. (James Graham) Calhoun 1869–1948
      1. 1. Dr. (Alan Duncan) Calhoun 1906–1942
      2. 2. Margaret (Elizabeth) Calhoun 1904–2003
      3. 3. Donald Calhoun 1902–1990
      4. 4. Malcolm (Graham) Calhoun 1900–1979
    3. 3. Margaret (Read) Sleigh 1895–1934 m. John (August Anton) Lahmeyer 1891–1952
      1. 1. Betty (L) Lahmeyer 1923–
      2. 2. John (A) Lahmeyer 1918–2003
    4. 4. James (Wilmot) Sligh 1892–1941 m. Daisy (Ellen) Richardson 1894–1989
      1. 1. James (Wilmot "Jimmy") Sligh 1927–2013
    5. 5. Thomas (Standifer) Sligh 1890–1927
    6. 6. Alexa (Calhoun) Sligh 1887–1978 m. George (Raymond) New 1885–1953
      1. 1. Laura (Margaret) New 1916–1998
      2. 2. George (Raymond) New 1915–1979
      3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) New 1922–2002
      4. 4. John (Calhoun) New 1920–2010
      5. 5. Virginia (Morrill) New 1923–1992
      6. 6. Charles (Henry) New 1918–2009
    7. 7. Emily Belle 1885–
    8. 8. George (Alexander) Sligh 1883–1886
    9. 9. Minnie (Sigourney) Sligh 1881–1941 m. John (C) Roberts 1879–1941
      1. 1. John (C) Roberts 1913–1980
      2. 2. Owen Roberts 1920–2008
      3. 3. Margarete Acree 1907–1994 m. Howard (C) Lehmann 1906–1964
        1. 1. Carolyn (Calhoun) Acree 1931–1993
    10. 10. Ruth Sligh 1878–1947 m. Walter (Franklin) Boerner 1877–1961
      1. 1. Elizabeth (A.) Boerner 1921–2012
      2. 2. Eugene (Norton) Boerner 1919–1996
    11. 11. Anna Calhoun 1884–
    12. 12. Lena (M) Sligh 1874–
  2. 2. Alexander Calhoun 1842–1905
  3. 3. John (D) Calhoun 1847–1916 m. Mary (Ector "Molly") Corry 1856–1933 m. Mary (E) Calhoun 1857–1933
    1. 1. Mary (Anna (Calhoun)) Ferguson 1884–1934
    2. 2. Laura (La Valle) Calhoun 1894–1977
    3. 3. Elizabeth ("Lizzie" Sligh (Calhoun)) Welch 1882–1902
    4. 4. Joseph (Davidson) Calhoun 1892–1938
    5. 5. Dr (John Caldwell) Calhoun 1878–1956
    6. 6. Lizzie (S) Calhoun 1882–
    7. 7. Willie (Corry) Calhoun 1890–1890
    8. 8. Maggie (Willis) Calhoun 1888–1889
    9. 9. James (Henry) Calhoun 1886–1894
    10. 10. Joe Calhoun 1894–1984
  4. 4. James (A) Calhoun 1849–1919
  5. 5. Mary Calhoun 1854–1896
  6. 6. Lawrence Calhoun 1857–1933 m. Lila (Carolina "Callie") Davis 1866–1916
    1. 1. John (Davis Calhoun) Sr 1890–1942
    2. 2. Margaret Calhoun 1888–1888
    3. 3. Mary (Caroline) Calhoun 1902–1961
    4. 4. Frances (E.) Calhoun 1897–1984
    5. 5. Joseph (Leon) Calhoun 1894–1970
    6. 6. William (S.) Calhoun 1893–1987
  7. 7. Elisabeth (L) Calhoun 1860–1927 m. Dr. (John Wilkinson) Pickel 1855–1946
    1. 1. Alice (Elive) Pickel 1888–1972
    2. 2. Elizabeth Pickel 1901–
    3. 3. Helen (Davidson) Pickel 1900–1921
    4. 4. Frances (Hawthorne) Pickel 1900–1994
    5. 5. Laura (Catherine) Pickel 1897–1995
    6. 6. Ruth (Calhoun) Pickel 1892–1972
    7. 7. Myra (Margaret) Pickel 1892–1931
    8. 8. Mary (Lee) Pickel 1895–1987
    9. 9. Maylee Pickel 1910–
    10. 10. Ruth Fickel 1901–
  8. 8. Robert (G) Calhoun 1844–1907
  9. 9. David (H) Calhoun 1834–
  10. 10. Conaway (O) Calhoun 1839–
  11. 11. Sarah (A. E.) Calhoun 1848–
  12. 12. Fanny (M) Calhoun 1854–

John Calhoun's Timeline

3 Records

1812
5 Nov 1812
Birth of John Caldwell Calhoun in Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 58
John Caldwell Calhoun resided here in Ward 7, Homer, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
Ward 7, Homer, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
1877
12 May 1877
Age 65
Death of John Caldwell Calhoun in Athens LA
Athens LA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1812
    Event Place: Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 7, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: M593_510; Page: 187AB
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 7, Homer, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 7, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: M593_510; Page: 187AB

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1877
    Event Place: Athens LA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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