YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William B. Caldwell 1844–1873 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1844

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 1873

Death Location: New Holland, Logan County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Brice Caldwell

Mother: Mary Thompson

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1844, William B. Caldwell entered the world in Illinois, born to Brice Caldwell And Mary Ann Thompson. In 1850, William B. Caldwell resided in Scott, Illinois, USA. In 1860, William B. Caldwell resided in Prairie Creek, Prairie Creek, Logan, Illinois, USA. William B. Caldwell passed away in 1873 in New Holland, Logan County, Illinois, United States of America.

Find more search results for William Caldwell
WC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1844, William B. Caldwell entered the world in Illinois, born to Brice Caldwell And Mary Ann Thompson.
  • In 1850, William B. Caldwell resided in Scott, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1860, William B. Caldwell resided in Prairie Creek, Prairie Creek, Logan, Illinois, USA.
  • William B. Caldwell passed away in 1873 in New Holland, Logan County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Caldwell's Ancestors

Self
William Caldwell
1844–1873
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Brice Caldwell
1804–1882
Moneymore, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Mary (Ann) Thompson
1816–1891
Blarney, Cork, Ireland
Grandparents
Alexander (Marshall) Thompson
1779–1875
Belfast, County Antrim, Ulster Province, Ireland
Margaretta (Jane) Stuart
1800–1847
Campbelltown, Argyll, Scottland
Great-Grandparents
William Dr
1746–1825
Ann Gooch
1755–1830
William Stewart
1790–1876
Mary Larty
1787–1882
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Stewart
1760–1825
Janet McMURCHY
1770–1853
Neil Maclarty
1730–
Margaret Flemming
1742–

William Caldwell's Timeline

5 Records

1844
1844
Birth of William B. Caldwell in Illinois
Illinois
1850
1850
Age 6
William B. Caldwell resided here in Scott, Illinois, USA
Scott, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
William B. Caldwell resided here in Prairie Creek, Prairie Creek, Logan, Illinois, USA
Prairie Creek, Prairie Creek, Logan, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
William B. Caldwell resided here in Sheridan, Lincoln, Logan, Illinois, USA
Sheridan, Lincoln, Logan, Illinois, USA
1873
1873
Age 29
Death of William B. Caldwell
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1844
    Event Place: Illinois
    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: Prairie Creek, Logan, Illinois; Roll: M653_200; Page: 140; Family History Library
    [2] 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: Scott, Illinois; Roll: 128; Page: 80a
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Scott, Illinois, 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: Scott, Illinois; Roll: 128; Page: 80a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Prairie Creek, Prairie Creek, Logan, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 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: Prairie Creek, Logan, Illinois; Roll: M653_200; Page: 140; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sheridan, Lincoln, Logan, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Illinois, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1873
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Holland, Logan County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE