William S. Caldwell1

b. 30 July 1833, d. 26 December 1896
FatherJohn S. Caldwell1 b. 16 Dec 1805, d. 20 Dec 1867
MotherMargaret McConkey b. 16 Oct 1803, d. May 1848
Birth30 Jul 1833 William S. Caldwell was born on 30 Jul 1833.2 
Devisee1837  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 
Death26 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)
Last Edited24 Nov 2013

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 245. William S. Caldwell, 30 Ju 1833-26 Dec. 1896, age 63y 4m 26d.
  3. [S695] William Steel will (1837), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 7: 209.
  4. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 245. Jenetta Caldwell, w/o W.S. Caldwell, 20 May 1839-3 Mar 1886.
  5. [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.
  6. [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.
  7. [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.
  8. [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.