James Caldwell (clergyman)
James Caldwell | |
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Elizabethtown, New Jersey | |
| Burial place | First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth |
| Occupation | Clergyman |
| Spouse | Hannah Ogden |
| Children | 9 children |
| Parent(s) | John Caldwell and Margaret Caldwell |
James Caldwell (April 1734 – November 24, 1781) was a Presbyterian minister who played a prominent part in the American Revolution.
Biography
Caldwell was born in Cub Creek in
While Caldwell was stationed with the army in Morristown, his wife Hannah was shot by a British light infantryman under disputed circumstances during the Battle of Connecticut Farms in what is now Union Township, an act which Union County immortalizes on their county seal to this day.[3] His wife had been at home with their baby and a 3 year old toddler. As British forces moved into the Connecticut Farms, Hannah Caldwell was shot through a window as she sat with her children on a bed.
Caldwell, who fought in the
Legacy
- A monument to Caldwell in Elizabeth, New Jersey was dedicated in 1846.
- Three towns, known collectively as The Caldwells are named for James Caldwell:
Schools
- James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell
- James Caldwell Elementary School in Springfield, New Jersey.
- Hannah Caldwell Elementary School in Union, New Jersey, which carries his wife's name.
- Caldwell University (formerly Caldwell College) located in Caldwell, NJ also carries his name.
References
- ^ "West Virginia and its people". New York, Lewis Historical Pub. Co. 1913.
- ^ "History of West Caldwell". Township of West Caldwell.
Caldwell earned the nickname "the Fighting Parson" because of his aid to Washington's men as they battled in various parts of Horseneck.
- ^ Union County officials battle activist over use of controversial county seal July 10, 2011.
For the date of the murder, see New Jersey Supreme Court, case number 37028, New Jersey State Archives, Trenton, NJ
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