James Caldwell1

d. before 23 August 1807
Marriage James Caldwell married Elizabeth Steele, daughter of (?) Steele, probably on 31 Jan. 1805 in Washington County, Virginia, although the record at the courthouse recorded the groom's name as James Chadwell.2 
Deathbefore 23 Aug 1807 James died before 23 Aug 1807.3,4 
Probate Recd20 Jul 1824  William Steel served as administrator of James Caldwell's estate [they were brothers-in-law]. A settlement record filed in July 1824 referenced a sale bill dated Aug. 23, 1807, suggesting James died earlier that summer. Various notes due the estate were also listed, including one to Elizabeth Caldwell and David Steel. Robert Caldwell and Robert Edmondson, Robert E. Lowrey and D. Steel, David Lowrey, Roger Keys and William E. Buchanan all held notes due the estate.3 
20 Jul 1824  When William Steel submitted the settlement record he also filed a bond to become guardian of John Caldwell, James Caldwell's son.5 

Research Comment:

James may have been the son of Robert Caldwell, whose will, written the year before James died, mentioned sons Robert and James.

Family

Elizabeth Steele
Child
Last Edited23 Sep 2013

Citations

  1. [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 19. William Steel named guardian of John Caldwell, orphan of James Caldwell dec'd. Bond: $2,000; surety; Hugh Berry, Patterson Fletcher and Robert E. Lowery.
  2. [S4] D.E. Brown, Marriages of Washington Co., VA 1781-1853, p. 10. James Chadwell to Elizabeth Steele by James Harper.
  3. [S2115] Jack Hockett, Washington Co. VA Will Book 5 1820-1827, p. 72, abstracting Will Book 5:170.
  4. [S2121] Jack Hockett, Washington Co. VA Will Book 3 1806-1812, p. 6, abstracting Will Book 3:16.
  5. [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 19. 20 July 1824: William Steel named guardian of John Caldwell, orphan of James Caldwell, deceased. Bond: $2,000. Sureties: Hugh Berry, Patterson Fletcher and Robert E. Lowrey.