John McConkey Caldwell1

b. 5 January 1835, d. 1930
FatherJohn S. Caldwell2 b. 16 Dec 1805, d. 20 Dec 1867
MotherMargaret McConkey2 b. 16 Oct 1803, d. May 1848
Birth5 Jan 1835 John McConkey Caldwell was born on 5 Jan 1835 in Washington County, Virginia.3,1 
Marriage14 Feb 1861 He married Margaret Craig Rhea, daughter of James Rhea and Hetty Hanes, on 14 Feb 1861 in Washington County.1 
  John and Margaret farmed land in the Holston District of the county. They were the parents of 7 children: 5 girls and 2 boys.4,5,6 
Death1930 John died in 1930.3 
Burial He was buried at Zion Methodist Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.3 

Family

Margaret Craig Rhea b. 18 Mar 1837, d. 8 Dec 1912
Children
  • Satinia C. Caldwell7 (16 Nov 1861 - 8 Mar 1921)
  • Margaret Melissa Caldwell+8 (16 Apr 1866 - 25 Jul 1939)
  • Hettie M. Caldwell9 (1868 - 1951)
  • Nannie Jane Caldwell4 (May 1871 - 1938)
  • William L. Caldwell4 (1873 - 1950)
  • Martha F. Caldwell4 (Mar 1876 - )
  • Thomas Craig Caldwell5 (Mar 1881 - )
Last Edited12 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 46. "John McConkey Caldwell, 26y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, s/o John S. & Margaret Caldwell AND Margaret Craig Rhea, 22y, sgl, b. & resid WCV d/o Jas & Hetty Rhea; 14 Feb. 1861."
  2. [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 51. John S. Caldwell named guardian of John M., Satina T., Samuel T., Jane S., Elizabeth L. and Robert J. Caldwell, children of said John S. Caldwell and Margaret his wife, deceased.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 253. Stone reported to read: J. Mac Caldwell, 1835-1930.
  4. [S163] Jno M. Caldwell household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 100, p. 49A, dwelling 425, family 425. Nov. 2009. Household includes: Jno M. Caldwell, 45, farmer; Margaret C., 43, wife; Satiny C., 18, dau; Margaret M., 14, dau; Hettie M. C., 12, dau; Nina J., 9, dau; Wm L., 6, son; Martha F., 4, dau; all b. VA/VA/VA.
  5. [S634] John M. Caldwell household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 114, sheet 16B, dwelling 294, family 296, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2009. Household includes: John M. Caldwell, 65, b. Jan. 1835, marr 39 yrs, farmer; Margaret, wife, 63, b. March 1857, marr 39 yrs, mother of 7 children, all are living; Hettie, dau, 31, b. Jan. 1869; Nannie, dau, 29, b. May 1871; Mattie, dau, 24, b. March 1876; Thomas, son, 19, b. March 1881; all b. VA/VA/VA.
  6. [S237] John M. Caldwell household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 120, sheet 1B, dwelling 119, family 119, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2010. Enumeration includes: John M. Caldwell, 75, marr 48 yrs, farmer, owns farm; Margarette C., wife, 73, marr #1, marr 48 yrs, mother of 7 children, all are living; William, son, 40; Thomas, son, 27, sgl [sic]; Hettie, dau, 34; Mattie, dau, 28; Margarette, dau-in-law, 22, marr #1, marr 4 yrs, mother of 2 children, both are living; Hubert, grandson, 2; Mac C, granddaughter, 9/12; all b. VA.
  7. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, p8. 14, 88. Record abstracted as Satinia C. 39, b & resid WCV, sgl, d/o John Mc & Margaret Caldwell AND Andy Rambo, 46, wid, merchant, b & resid WCV, s/o David and Matilda; 14 Sept. 1890.
  8. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, p.14, 42. Record abstracted as M.M. Caldwell, 23, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o John M. & Mgt AND James F. Gray, 23, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Charles & C.J.; 19 Mar 1890.
  9. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 253. Stone reported to read: Hettie M. Caldwell, 1868-1951.