Brief Life History of Downs
When Downs Calhoun was born on 20 April 1796, in Abbeville, South Carolina, United States, his father, William Calhoun, was 45 and his mother, Loraine Sims, was 37. He married Evaline Meriwether about 1824, in Greenwood Township, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 daughters. He lived in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States for about 30 years. He died on 29 June 1850, in Abbeville, South Carolina, United States, at the age of 54.
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- Downs (Unknown) Calhoun, "United States Census, 1820"
- Downs Calhoun in the South Carolina, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1641-1965
- Downs Calhoun - Abbeville Co. SC Probate records, box 123, pack 3634
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World Events (7)
1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.
While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.
1803
France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.
1812
War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.
Name Meaning
Scottish: variant of Colquhoun .
History: This prominent early American name was brought across the Atlantic Ocean by Scotch-Irish pioneers who entered Pennsylvania c. 1733. The American statesman John c. Calhoun (1782–1850), born in Abbeville District, SC, served in both houses of Congress, was secretary of war, and vice president of the US (1825–32).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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