Individual Details

James Caldwell

(8 Jul 1755 - 11 Jan 1813)



Married to Mary Elizabeth Forrest

Revolutionary War. He commanded a company at the battle of Cowpens under General Andrew Pickins during 1780-81. Was wounded at that battle, left on the battlefield for dead, found by his brother William who had been searching for him. He was taken back to camp by William and nursed back to health. He could not return to duty.

Was Sheriff of Newberry County 1808-1812.

Served one term in the House of Representatives.

Buried Rosemont Cemetery, Newberry, Newberry Co, SC

Events

Birth8 Jul 1755Virginia
Death11 Jan 1813Newberry County, South Carolina

Families

FatherWilliam Findley CALDWELL (1704 - 1761)
MotherRebecca Parks (1707 - 1806)
SiblingJohn Caldwell (1738 - 1781)
SiblingJennet Caldwell (1739 - 1822)
SiblingEleanor Caldwell (1746 - )
SiblingRebecca Caldwell (1747 - )
SiblingWilliam Thomas Caldwell (1748 - 1814)
SiblingHenry Caldwell (1752 - )
SiblingAnn Elizabeth Caldwell (1757 - 1851)
SiblingDavid Caldwell (1759 - 1855)