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Major William Findley Caldwell 1704–1761 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 February 1704

Birth Location: Lifford Parish, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland

Death Date: 17 February 1761

Death Location: Charlotte County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: John Caldwell

Mother: Mary Phillips

Spouse(s): Rebecca Parque

Children(s): Jennet Caldwell, Elizabeth Caldwell, James Caldwell, Ann Caldwell, David Caldwell, John Caldwell, Lucy Caldwell, Margaret Caldwell, Martha Caldwell, Sarah Caldwell, William Caldwell

The story of Major William Findley Caldwell began in 1704 in Lifford Parish, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland. Major William Findley Caldwell married Rebecca Walkup Parque, and had children including Ann Caldwell, David Caldwell, Elizabeth Caldwell, James Caldwell, Jennet Martha Caldwell, John Caldwell, Lucy Caldwell, Margaret Caldwell, Martha Caldwell, Sarah Caldwell, William Thomas Caldwell. Major William Findley Caldwell passed away in 1761 in Charlotte County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Major William Findley Caldwell began in 1704 in Lifford Parish, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland.
  • Major William Findley Caldwell married Rebecca Walkup Parque, and had children including Ann Caldwell, David Caldwell, Elizabeth Caldwell, James Caldwell, Jennet Martha Caldwell, John Caldwell, Lucy Caldwell, Margaret Caldwell, Martha Caldwell, Sarah Caldwell, William Thomas Caldwell.
  • Major William Findley Caldwell passed away in 1761 in Charlotte County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Major Caldwell's Ancestors

Self
Major Caldwell
1704–1761
Birth Place: Lifford Parish, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
Parents
John Caldwell
1682–1750
Lifford, County Donegal, Ireland
Mary (Margaret) Phillips
1685–1748
County Donegal, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
Grandparents
Joseph (Alexander) Caldwell
1657–1730
Lefford, Ballybogan Co., Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
Jane (Jennet) McGhie
1661–1691
Ballyoogan, Donegal, Ireland or Derry, 5296, Ireland (Scottish Index: B abt 1655, Mill-Land, Scotland)
Griffith (James) Phillips
1660–1750
County Donegal, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
Janet McCollough
1660–1696
Derry, Cavan, Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Great-Grandparents
John Caldwell
1630–1692
Mary Holmes
1635–1691
David Phillips
1636–1696
Hannah John
1636–1680
Alexander McCollough
1638–1729
Jane Milken
1638–1669
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Caldwell
1603–1639
Mary Caldwell
1605–1639
James Holmes
1606–1650
Jane Jennings
1602–1635
Griffith Phillips
1602–1684
Katherine Lewis
1614–1660
Sir Myretoun
1620–1675
Anna Lady
1620–1699

Major Caldwell's Descendants

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Major (William Findley) Caldwell (1 February 1704–17 February 1761) m. Rebecca (Walkup) Parque (2 Jan 1707–May 1806)
  1. 1. Jennet (Martha) Caldwell 1739–1822 m. William Stewart 1736–1820
    1. 1. John (Caldwell) Stewart 1785–1826
    2. 2. Mary (Caldwell Wier) Stewart 1762–1835
    3. 3. Elizabeth Stewart 1764–
    4. 4. Alexander Stewart 1766–1840
    5. 5. William Stewart 1785–1873
  2. 2. Elizabeth Caldwell 1757–1851
  3. 3. James Caldwell 1755–1813
  4. 4. Ann Caldwell 1756–1800
  5. 5. David Caldwell 1759–1855
  6. 6. John Caldwell 1728–1781
  7. 7. Lucy Caldwell 1738–1787
  8. 8. Margaret Caldwell 1729–1802
  9. 9. Martha Caldwell 1750–1802
  10. 10. Sarah Caldwell 1728–1744
  11. 11. William (Thomas) Caldwell 1748–1814

Major Caldwell's Timeline

2 Records

1704
1 February 1704
Birth of Major William Findley Caldwell in Lifford Parish, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
Lifford Parish, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
1761
17 February 1761
Age 57
Death of Major William Findley Caldwell in Cub Creek, Charlotte County, Virginia, USA
Cub Creek, Charlotte County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 February 1704
    Event Place: Lifford Parish, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 February 1761
    Event Place: Cub Creek, Charlotte County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Charlotte County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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