William S. Caldwell1
b. 30 July 1833, d. 26 December 1896
Birth | 30 Jul 1833 | William S. Caldwell was born on 30 Jul 1833.2 |
Devisee | 1837 | In 1837, William Steele, the brother of William's paternal grandmother, and the person for whom William Caldwell was no doubt named, died in Washington Co., Virginia. The older man's will left any land he held to the 4 year old William S. Caldwell.3 |
Marriage | | He married Janetta A. Buchanan, daughter of John D. Buchanan and Sarah Morefield.4 |
| | William and Janetta lived in the Abingdon District where they farmed and raised a family that included at least 9 children. The 1870 census reported the value of their land at $3,000.5,6 |
Death | 26 Dec 1896 | William died on 26 Dec 1896 in Washington County, Virginia, at age 63.2,7 |
Burial | | He was buried at Bethel Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.2 |
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Family | Janetta A. Buchanan b. 20 May 1839, d. Mar 1886 |
Children | - Margaret Jane Caldwell6 (9 Oct 1857 - )
- David J. Caldwell6 (circa 1861 - )
- Mollie B. Caldwell6 (circa 1864 - )
- William L. Caldwell6 (1866 - 1933)
- Susan Lee Caldwell6 (circa 1869 - )
- Nathaniel Caldwell6 (circa 1874 - )
- Theophelous B. Caldwell6 (3 Apr 1874 - 9 Mar 1946)
- Sophroma M. Caldwell6 (circa 1877 - )
- John M. Caldwell6,8 (circa 1878 - 1880)
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Citations
- [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 31. John S. Caldwell named guardian of his son William S. Caldwell; bond $1,000 with surety Robert H. Rhea.
- [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 245. William S. Caldwell, 30 Ju 1833-26 Dec. 1896, age 63y 4m 26d.
- [S695] William Steel will (1837), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 7: 209.
- [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 245. Jenetta Caldwell, w/o W.S. Caldwell, 20 May 1839-3 Mar 1886.
- [S635] Wm S. Caldwell household, 1870 U.S. cens, Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Abingdon District, p. 11, dwelling 1, family 1, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2009. Household includes: Wm S. Caldwell, 34, farmer, owns land worth $3,000 and pers. prop of $530, Jennettie A. 30; Peggie T. 13, domestic; David 10; Molly 6; William 3; Lee 1; all b. VA.
- [S163] Wm L. Caldwell household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon District, ED 93, p. 16D, dwelling 145, family 145. Nov. 2009. Household includes: Wm L. Caldwell, 47, farmer; Janette, wife, 41; Pegga Jane, dau, 23; David J., son, 19; Mollie B., dau, 16; Wm L., son, 14; Susan L., dau, 11; Nathaniel, son, 6; Theophelous B., son, 6; Sophroma M., dau, 3; John M., son, 2; all b. VA/VA/VA.
- [S2268] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; citing Washington County, Virginia death register entry: William S. Caldwell, white male; 66y; d. 26 Dec 1896; consumption of bowels; (parents not given); farmer; married; informant: son, D. T. Caldwell.
- [S2268] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; Mr. Colley cites the Washington County, Virginia death register entry for: John M. Caldwell, d. 1880, s/o William S. & Jenetta Caldwell.