Caldwell of Gwinnett, Cobb and Paulding Counties

Curtis Caldwell, Sr. (ca 1735 probably in Ireland, died ca 1784 in the 96th District of South Carolina) was married to Sarah Fondren, born ca 1740 in York District, South Carolina, a daughter of John Fondren (born in Ireland) and his wife, Margaret (Edwards) Fondren. Curtis, Sr. was a Tory and was killed in South Carolina during the Revolutionary War. His estate was settled on 27 August 1784 in the 96th District.[1]

Curtis Caldwell is believed to have been born ca 1769 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Curtis, Jr. was married to Sarah (born 1770 in Suth Carolina, died in Gwinnett or Paulding County). He and his wife, Sarah are enumerated with 9 of their 12 children on the 1820 Gwinnett County Census.

He resided in Gwinnett County, Georgia from 1820 to 1850; and from there removed to Cobb County and died 1852 in Paulding County where he must have recently removed. His LWT dated 28 January 1852, probated 12 March 1853, headed Cobb County, was probated in Paulding County. Curtis C. Langford[2] was executor in 1852; then his son-in-law, Lindsey Elsberry was made executor in 1853. The Returns of the estate mentioned Sarah Caldwell and his daughter, Elizabeth Elsberry. "To my wife, Sarah[3], with whom I have lived to 60 years." Heirs: John, Robert and James Caldwell, Sarah Boman, Elizabeth Elsberry, Miriam Caldwell, Maria Jones, Ursula Jones and Sibby Martin. Son-in-law, Lindsey Elsberry, was named as executor along with his nephew, Curtis Langford. [4] There is a deed of Curtis Caldwell dated 1809 in Rutherford County, North Carolina to Robert Lankford. I have not seen the deed yet, but that is probably when he left Rutherford County and removed to Georgia. Issue:

1. John Caldwell, born ca 1790.
2. Sibbie Caldwell, born 1791, married Mr. Martin.
3. Elizabeth Caldwell, born 1793 in North Carolina, died ca 1883 in Paulding County married Lindsey Elsberry (born 1788) on 28 October 1820 in Gwinnett County; they were residents of Paulding County.
4. James Caldwell, born ca 1798 in North Carolina, died after 1830, married Mary. In 1850, his widow and four sons had removed to Gwinnett County.
5. Robert Caldwell, born ca 1800.
6. Matthew Caldwell.
7. Sarah L. Caldwell, married Mr. Bowman.
8. Curtis Caldwell II.
9. William Caldwell.
10. Meron Caldwell, born ca 1806 in North Carolina.
11. Ursula Caldwell, born 1810 in North Carolina, married William B. Jones (born 1798 in South Carolina). Her family (all factory workers) resided in Philips District of DeKalb County, Georgia in 1880. Issue:

1. Nancy Jones, born ca 1828 in Georgia.
2. Elizabeth Jones, born ca 1832 in Georgia.
3. John A. Jones, born 1836 in Georgia.
4. Thomas W. Jones, born 1838 in Georgia.
5. Jane Jones, born 1838 in Georgia.
6. George Jones, born 1840 in Georgia.
7. Sarah Jones, born 1840 in Georgia.
8. Martha Jones, born 1842 in Georgia.
9. Marietta Jones, born 1844 in Georgia.
10. Phebe Jones, born ca 1846 in Georgia.
11. Mary Jones, born 1846 in Georgia.
12. Julian C. Jones, born ca 1848 in Georgia.
13. Charity Jones, born 1853 in Georgia.
14. Dovey Jones, born 1862 in Georgia.
15. Lue Jones, born 1864 in Georgia

1. Maria Caldwell, born ca 1810 in North Carolina, married George W. Jones (born ca 1799).