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John Caldwell, Sr., Planter, of Augusta Cty, VA
b.Bef 1749
Facts and Events
John Caldwell was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia
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Disambiguation
Not to be confused with another John Caldwell that died and left his will in 1797 in Augusta County, with wife Catherine "Caty" and several children. Some researchers have confused the two John Caldwell's.
Will Abstract
From Chalkley's:
- Vol. 2, Page 179.--25th August, 1790. John Caldwell's will, planter--To son, James; to daughters, Sarah, Mary, Fenny*, Annas; to wife, Jane; to sons, John, Thomas, Samuel. Executors, wife Jane and son John. Teste: Abraham Larew, Peter and Elizabeth Larew. Proved, July Court, 1795, by Abraham and Peter. Presented in court by Jane.
- - Note: "Fenny" named in the will of John Caldwell actually appears to have been Fanny Davis, a daughter-in-law of John Caldwell, she was the first wife of his son John, as proven in Augusta County marriage records.
Records in Augusta County, VA
From Chalkley's:
- Vol. 2 - Marriage Bond: 1789--April 13, David Buchanan and Sarah Caldwell, daughter of John Caldwell; surety, John Caldwell.
- Vol. 2 - Marriage Bond: 1795--August 12, Wm. Buchanan and Alex. Buchanan, surety. Wm. Buchanan and Annas Caldwell (of age), daughter of Jno. Caldwell, deceased, sister to John Caldwell (consent).
- Vol. 2 - Marriage Record: 1795, By Rev. John McCue: August 24th, Wm. Buchanan and Annas Caldwell.
- Marriage Returned by Rev. J. McCue: 1800, February 6 - Thomas Caldwell and Lettice McClenachan. [Source: First Marriage Record of Augusta County, Virginia, pg. 32].
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