The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-05-02

PATRICK CALHOUN, FATHER OF j. {. cALnou,

RAERIJh CALHOUN, FATHER pf y. z, CALHOUN
The name Calhoun originally written Colquhon
pronounced Cohounl and emnnated from the Celtic
Highlands OF scotland There Is something more than 4
tradition that the Clan, living dangerous coast Il
that seapr land skiltn wreekers and received t
from French term for peculiar boat ia among
them. Coihoun the manner of writing the name soon
after the appearance of the family in America but w
gradually changed 10 Calhoun, being pronounced peu
orally early in the boyhood OF the Senator Their
are some old men among us, however who sll speak q
Cohoun.
The Highland Clan 10 have bee very respectable
both in numbers and military character; according to hs
books Of Healdry, the Bearbcrry drbatas or
Gaelic, Brao,isag con- bonored their device
badge OF distinction. Their tartan, learn from s
source, TO have been sufficiently magnificent
the following its colors in the order Of their arrange
mcnt Blue, black, blue black white green red gren
white, black, blue, black blue. A fish has also been
claimed by certain knowing of the family part
OF its ancient coat OF Ia connection with which quite
a characteristic anecdoe Ia told Of the Senator ura
tive OF his republican contempt for all such silly relics 6
darker age. female relative asked hlm chow
was the family got this device of the fish," "Why th
very easily accounted for he replied sin their old hsnnu
they fell into the very bad habit of seaiiag fish, and have
indieionsy placed memeno Off their esculcheon'
Patrick Calhoun, the father OF the Senator emgraed
the age of IL some time between the years 1875 and 0
from Donegal county Ireland to America accompanied BY
his mother, Catherine Calhoun, and several brothers
His father bad died previous this event They settled
first in Pennsylvania but hearing OF better lands IN Viz
gnia the whole family shortly after removed thhe and
formed settlement in Elizabeth county, western Virginia
Here Patrick having become of age, married bis vii,
and sas aeE ia2 sssads s aa h. resolved
seek relief in exile from in which ho could 40
longer be happy; and setting alone threaded his war
10 the wids OF South Carolina The Waxhaw settlement,
creek of the name in the northern part Of ts
present Lancaster district had then been established and
he found in il a convenient resting place At the
period, the portion OF country now known AbheyIlh
unbroken wilderness, except the single settlement
OF Old Nnetysix, whose village stood the Hill now
crowned with the interesting remains of the old Star fort
OF revolutionary memory 1t had been for ages the hunt
ing ground Of the Indians and has recently become famous
among the adventurous hunters OF the white settle
ments. Calhoun met with party OF these, and received
from them glowing OF the Flatwoodsofth,
exceeding fertility ofhe SOIL and abundance of
he determined 10 visit it himself The hunters had searu
exaggerated their description he found il the dr
Die spot he had seen IN America, and being excein
practical surveyor laid of large body Of hnd and h
ened back 10 Virginia 10 persuade, if possible the
the family to return, and occupy ID with him He
successnl all Of them joined him, and they founded then
1856 the present Calhoun settlement just eight years b
fore the arrival in the neghborhood Of The Frmd
Refugees from Abbeviile on the s6mme
For some time after fixing himself thus permanently
seems that he much oftcner employed with hs compass
and stat in the surrounding country than in the
quiet work OF farmer; and IL in ono OF these expe
tons that he first met under somewhat romantic crcum
stances the young lady who afterwards became his second
wife, and the mother of his iliusirious SON
John Caldwell citizen Of Charlotte county Virgins
and whose family origin and exodus had we believe been
similar to those OF the Calhouns found about the
ing The country first in search Of agreeable situation
had settled with bis wife Mill creek in Newberry ir
trict Miss Martha Caldwell his sister was also M To-
mate Of his family sheieft pleasant residence In Virgins
70 cheer her sstern-aw The wilds Of Carolina the
mess Of Mr. Caldwell The too being profossed surveyor
OBTAINING him frequently several days together from BIZ
ireside
This excellent family were living happily on Mil ral
when Pat Calhoun, surveying on a certain occasion .
the forest OF berry, met John Caldwell engaged @
same business. They strangers bat coBgenial d
spirit and blood short acquaintance cemented friend
snip that lasted through life Caldwell invited him 70 b.
mouse and introduced him 10 his wife and sisters cuB
stance quite common in the free unrestricted Hospitality
the country but which led in this instance TO great results
re became enamored with Miss Caldwell perhaps hi
sight addressing Der after they we're married s
settled on Calhoun creek, in Abbeville district
Here happy and respected they lived through She see
cecdinS indian and the dark Years OF the rerOut
he surviving Till 1876, and she TO 1902
The father Of Martha Caldwell was soldier ia Brat
docks war and bad beenlong dead after him they naa
Their rst son, William Jaues the second son was nsm
Tor venerable uncle ths Rev James Caldwell chapsr
IN the army Of Washington AID who fell AZ Elizabeth0gn
70 Ne" Jersey martyr basey murdered BY the eaeua
~ his country thrilling OF this dasardy g
appeared u the Banner six months ago under ~
neal o. Revolutionary Martyrs" II se-ys that he ~
singled our ~ the koyalxs special yftm 90 sccas
q his talents Influence and devotion 10 the oause Of %
" The brutal soldier snborned 10 despatch him suffers
capaily Tor The offence iSee DR. Murrays History d ~
presbyterian Church, Elizabothtown Besides John Ca
Vel there were three other brothers Of MIRA Calhoun w
William James and David.
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