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
Birth | 8 Jul 1755 | Virginia | |||
Death | 11 Jan 1813 | Newberry County, South Carolina |
Families
Father | William Findley CALDWELL (1704 - 1761) |
Mother | Rebecca Parks (1707 - 1806) |
Sibling | John Caldwell (1738 - 1781) |
Sibling | Jennet Caldwell (1739 - 1822) |
Sibling | Eleanor Caldwell (1746 - ) |
Sibling | Rebecca Caldwell (1747 - ) |
Sibling | William Thomas Caldwell (1748 - 1814) |
Sibling | Henry Caldwell (1752 - ) |
Sibling | Ann Elizabeth Caldwell (1757 - 1851) |
Sibling | David Caldwell (1759 - 1855) |