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John Caldwell Calhoun

Birth19 MAR 1782
 
Educ.1804
 
New Haven, Yale University
Educ.1805
 
Litchfield Law School
Occup1811-1817
 
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Occup1817-1825
 
USA Secretary of War,Defense
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Reside1822/1829
 
Election1824
 
USA Presidential Election
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Occup1825-1832
 
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Election1828
 
USA Presidential Election
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Occup1832-1843
 
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Occup1844-1845
 
USA Secretary of State
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Occup1845-1850
 
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Org.1845-1846
Death31 MAR 1850
 
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Aged: 68 years
ChildrenFirst NameBirth DtDeath DtBirth PlaceSpouses
1+

Andrew Pickens 

16 OCT 181216 MAR 1865  SC, Abbeville Co, Abbeville Margaret Maria Green 
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Anna Maria 

13 FEB 181722 SEP 1875  SC, McCormick Co, Willington Thomas Green Clemson IV 
3+

John Caldwell 

17 MAY 182331 JUL 1855  SC Kate Kirby Putnam 
4

James Edward 

4 APR 182629 NOV 1861  SC, Chester Co, Beckhamville  
5+

William Lowndes 

13 AUG 182919 SEP 1858  SC Kate Kirby Putnam 
6

Eugenia 

184211 FEB 1872  MS Isaac Allison Ross 
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  • New Haven, Yale University
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    President John Quincy AdamsPresident John Quincy AdamsPresidentsource
    Augustus Baldwin LongstreetAugustus Baldwin Longstreetfriendsource
    Hon Abraham Watkins VenableHon Abraham Watkins Venablestaunch friendsource
    James MonroeJames MonroeAppointed Secretary of War,Defense
    John TylerJohn TylerAppointed Secretary of State

    Organizations, Memberships, & Religion (3)

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    Descendant Stats

    This person has 14 descendants recorded online here. (Last updated 4-6-2016 12:00 AM)

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    Quotes
    The very essence of a free government consists in considering offices as public trusts, bestowed for the good of the country, and not for the benefit of an individual or a party. … 1835
    Sources
    1. Wikipedia
    2. Findagrave John Caldwell Calhoun
    3. Wikiquote
    4. Cemetery: Charleston Co SC Cemetery Visits by Ray Gurganus;
    5. Cemetery: Washington DC Cemetery Visits by Ray Gurganus;
    6. Marriage Sources:
      Website: Dowling Family Genealogy;
    1. Findagrave Floride Bonneau Calhoun Calhoun
    2. Website: Harry Owen;
    3. Marriage Sources:
      Website: Dowling Family Genealogy;
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