Nelson - Son of Thomas Cardwell of Granville

Nelson Cardwell
of Granville County, NC, Sumner County, TN and Simpson County, KY
by Rand Cardwell - 16Dec2006

Nelson Cardwell - born between 1794 and 1804 in Granville County, North Carolina.. Nelson was the son of Thomas Cardwell and Mary LNU of Granville County, North Carolina. He is listed a minor (under 21 years of age at the time of his father’s death in 1799) in the 1805 North Carolina Supreme Court Case “Cardwell heirs vs. Brodie”. Nelson is listed, not by name, in the 1800 Granville County, North Carolina census record in the home of his widowed mother, Mary LNU Cardwell. His exact location has not been established in the1810 census, but he might have been living with his older brother, Thomas Cardwell, Jr, as he has not been located in the 1810 census.

Nelson Cardwell served in the War of 1812. He is listed in the Muster Rolls of two different units that were formed in Tennessee. He is listed as a Private under Col. R.C. Napier and Capt. James McMurray.. He is also listed as a Private under Col. William Pipkin and Capt. James Blakemore in the 1st Regiment of West Tennessee Militia. That unit was mustered into service on 20 June 1814 in Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee and served to 27 January 1815. A detailed desciption of this unit’s actions during the war can be viewed by clicking here. Note: Section III contains the account of the unit in which Nelson served. [I have yet to locate any information on the dates of service for the other unit that Nelson served in during the conflict. RC 12/2006] Based on the later record of service, it can be established that Nelson Cardwell was in Tennessee by 20 June 1814. Research is needed on James Cardwell, who is listed in the same unit as Nelson . James is also listed in another unit in which Caleb Cardwell, son of Thomas Cardwell of Grainville), also served. He might be a brother. Additional research is needed.

After returning from the war, Nelson Cardwell is living in Sumner County, Tennessee. His older brother, Thomas Cardwell, Jr., is known to be living in that county by 1815. Nelson Cardwell married Nancy Hughs on 30 November 1816 in Sumner County, Tennessee. The young couple are listed in the 1820 census of that county.

1820 Sumner County, Tennessee census record

Nelson Cardwell - born between 1794 and 1804.
Nancy Huges Cardwell - born between 1794 and 1804
Male - born between 1810 and 1820
Female - born between 1810 and 1820

Nancy, Nelson’s wife, died sometime before 08 March 1834. Nelson is listed in the minutes of the Willow Grove Methodist Church on that date as a widower. Click here for a copy of that record. He is listed as being remarried to the widow Polly Bennett in 1835 in Sumner County, Tennessee. Polly is listed in the Willow Grove Church record mentioned above, but as married. Nelson is listed in the 1837, 1839 and 1840 Simpson County, Kentucky Tax Lists. Simpson County, Kentucky is the northern border of Sumner County, Tennessee. The next record is one that requires some assumption, but it is fairly strong when examed in detail. The 1840 Simpson County, Kentucky census does not list Nelson Cardwell, but there is a listing for Nelsan Caldwell. By reviewing the Tax Lists of that county, it can be determined that there was no one by the name of Nelsan Caldwell. It is therefore assumed that the 1840 record is referring to Nelson Cardwell.

1840 Simpson County, Kentucky census record

Nelson Cardwell - born between 1790 and 1800
Female - Polly Bennett Cardwell - born between 1800 and 1810
Male - born between 1820 and 1825
Male - born between 1820 and 1825
Male - born between 1820 and 1825
Female - born between 1820 and 1825
Male - born between 1825 and 1830
Female - born between 1830 and 1835
Male - born between 1830 and 1835
Female - born between 1835 and 1840
Male - born between 1835 and 1840
Male - born between 1835 and 1840

It appears that Nelson Cardwell died between 1840 and 1850. He is not listed in the 1850 census for Simpson County, Kentucky or any other location.

To complicate matters more, the Simpson County, Kentucky Courthouse burned in 1882 and the vast majority of the early records were lost. Only a handfull of 1852 marriage records survived, but there is no Cardwell listed in any of them. Some of the names that are listed on various early Simpson County, Kentucky Tax Lists are Nelson Cardwell, Thomas Cardwell, Douglas Cardwell and Perrin Cardwell. Now, Perrin as a given name is fairly common in the line of Thomas Cardwell and Martha Perrin of Virginia, but I’ve yet to find it in association with any of the known children of Thomas Cardwell of Granville County, North Carolina. Perrin Cardwell is listed in the 1870 Simpson County, Kentucky, but much more research is needed before we can link him to Nelson Cardwell, son of Thomas of Granville. If Perrin is determined to be the son of Nelson, then we’ll have to take a long hard look at how we group Thomas of Granville.

The children of Nelson Cardwell will have to be constructed on little evidence given the lack of records in Simpson County, Kentucky. Remember that this is ongoing research and no claim is made of the accuracy of the information.

The Possible Children of Nelson Cardwell and his two wives

1. Jonathan D. Cardwell - possible - born in March 1818 in Tennessee. Jonathan enlisted in the Mounted Volunteers under Capt. Joseph C. Guild and 2nd Col. William Trousdale on 25 June 1836 in Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee. This was for service in the Cherokee Removal of 1836, which is better known as the Trail of Tears. After his service, Jonathan returned to Sumner County, Tennessee and on 14 January 1840 he married Harriett C. Shaver in that county. The couple are listed in the 1840 Sumner County, Tennessee census. By 1850 they are listed in the Lawrence County, Arkansas census. Harriett died by 23 October 1867 and is listed in the will of her mother, Rebecca Shaver, in Lawrence County, Arkansas. Jonathan is listed in the 1880 Columbia County, Washington census. He is remarried to Penina LNU. She was born in May 1828 in Alabama. In 1900, he is listed as John Cardwell and Penina as Nina in the Garfield County, Washington census. Jonathan does not fit into the other Cardwell families found in Sumner County, Tennessee. He is grouped as a possible son of Nelson, but more research is needed. Jonathan was the father of the following children:

A. John A. Cardwell - born about 1843 in Arkansas. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1850 Lawrence County, Arkansas census records. He was the son of Jonathan D. Cardwell and Harriett C. Shaver.

B. Jasper N. Cardwell - born about 1847 in Arkansas. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1850 Lawrence County, Arkansas census records. Jasper was the son of Jonathan D. Cardwell and Harriett C. Shaver. He is listed with his father in the 1870 Carroll County, Arkansas census. Jasper is listed in the 1910 and 1920 Garfield County, Washington census records. He married Elizabeth J. Gimlin on 20 February 1871 in Carroll County, Arkansas. She was born about 1855 in Missouri. They might be listed in the 1880 Boone County, Arkansas census, but more research is needed. Jasper and Elizabeth had the following children:

i. Charles W. Cardwell - born in March 1872 in Arkansas. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Boone County, Arkansas census. In 1900, he is listed in Garfield County, Washington. He married Ois or Amo LNU in about 1897. She was born about 1879 in Arkansas. They are listed in the 1910, 1920 and 1930 Garfield County, Washington census records. Charles and Amo were the parents of the following children:

a. Francis “Fanny” P. Cardwell - born in December 1897 in Arkansas. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900, 1910 and 1920 Garfield County, Washington census.

b. Charles W. Cardwell, Jr. - born about 1909 in Garfield County, Washington. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1910 and 1920 Garfield County, Washington census records.

ii. William C. Cardwell - born about 1874 in Arkansas. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Boone County, Arkansas census.

iii. Frank Cardwell - born on 21 January 1877 in Arkansas according to his World War I Draft Registration. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Boone County, Arkansas census. He is listed in the 1910 and 1920 Garfield County, Washington census. In 1920 he is living next to his brother, Charles W. Cardwell. He is married to Eula Williamson. She was born about 1883 in Washington. In 1930, her father, Oscar S. Williamson - born about 1847 in Michigan, is living with them in Garfield County, Washington. He was employed at J.N. Cardwell and Sons in Pomeroy, Washington in 1918. [Source: World War I Draft Registration.] Frank and Eula had the following children:

a. Aileen W. Cardwell - born about 1904 in Garfield County, Washington. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1910 and 1920 Garfield County, Washington census records.

iv. Myrtle Cardwell - born about 1879 in Arkansas. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1880 Boone County, Arkansas census.

v. Hugh Hillard Cardwell - born 05 December 1880 in Arkansas according to his World War I Draft Registration. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1910 Garfield County, Washington census records. Hugh married Mattie K. LNU in about 1913. They are listed in the 1920 Garfield County, Washington census. He was employed at J.N. Cardwell and Sons in Pomeroy, Washington in 1918. [Source: World War I Draft Registration.] Hugh and Mattie had the following children:

a. John N. Cardwell - born about 1914 in Garfield County, Washington. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1920 Garfield County, Washington census records.

b. William H. Cardwell - born about 1916 in Garfield County, Washington. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1920 Garfield County, Washington census records.

vi. Beaulah Cardwell - born about 1894 in Arkansas. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1910 and 1920 Garfield County, Washington census records.

C. Frances Cardwell - born about 1856 in Arkansas. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1870 Carroll County, Arkansas census. Frances was the daughter of Jonathan D. Cardwell and Penina LMU. She married Oliver Sharp on 14 April 1878 in Carroll County, Arkansas.

D. Benjamin Webster Cardwell - born in August 1858 in Missouri. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1870 Carroll County, Arkansas and 1900 Garfield County, Washington census records. Benjamin was the son of Jonathan D. Cardwell and Penina LNU.

E. Melinda Cardwell - born about 1861 in Arkansas. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1870 Carroll County, Arkansas census records. Melinda was the daughter of Jonathan D. Cardwell and Penina LNU.

2. Dudley Cardwell - probable - born about 1822 in Sumner County, Tennessee. Dudley is the namesake of his father’s brother. He is listed in the home of his father in the 1840 Simpson County, Kentucky census. Dudley married Elizabeth Hinton on 29 August 1842 in Sumner County, Tennessee. She was born about 1820 in Kentucky. In 1850, they are listed in Simpson County. They are back in Sumner County, Tennessee and are listed in the 1860 and 1870 census records of that county.. They are listed in the 1880 Simpson County census in the city of Franklin. Dudley is listed as a Jailor. Living on the same page as Dudley in that records is a widow, Margaret Cardwell - born about 1857 in Kentucky - with three Cardwell children. It can be assumed that she is the wife of one of Dudley’s sons. Additional research is needed. Dudley and Elizabeth had the following children:

A. William Dudley Cardwell - born in December 1842 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1850 Simpson County, Kentucky and 1860 Sumner County, Tennessee census records. He married Julia Ann McDowell in about 1868. She was born in February 1842 in Kentucky. They might listed in the 1880 Miami County, Kansas and 1900 Coffey County, Kansas census records. William D. and Julia had the following children:

i. Fannie E. Cardwell - born about 1869 in Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1880 Miami County, Kansas census records.

ii. John D. Cardwell - born about 1871 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Miami County, Kansas census records. John married Ottis Susan LNU in about 1896. She was born in July 1870 in Kansas. They are listed in the 1900 and 1910 Coffey County, Kansas and 1920 Reno County, Kansas census records. John is listed in the census records as a farmer. John and Ottis had the following children:

a. George Ray Cardwell - born in April 1897 in Coffey County, Kansas. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 and 1910 Coffey County, Kansas and 1920 and 1930 Reno County, Kansas census records.

b. Perry Roy Cardwell - born in August 1898 in Coffey County, Kansas. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 and 1910 Coffey County, Kansas and 1920 Reno County, Kansas census records. He married Ethel M. LNU in about 1925. They are listed in the 1930 Reno County, Kansas census. Roy and Ethel had the following children:

b1. Raymond Cardwell - born about 1926 in Kansas. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1930 Reno County, Kansas census.

c. Retta I. Cardwell - born about 1901 in Coffey County, Kansas. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1910 Coffey County, Kansas, 1920 and 1930 Reno County, Kansas census records.

d. Rosa May Cardwell - born about 1906 in Coffey County, Kansas. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1910 Coffey County, Kansas and 1920 Reno County, Kansas census records.

e. Bernice R. Cardwell - born about 1914 in Kansas. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1920 and 1930 Reno County, Kansas census records.

f. Fay L. Cardwell - born about 1915 in Kansas. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1920 and 1930 Reno County, Kansas census records.

g. William D. Cardwell - born about 1917 in Kansas. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1920 and 1930 Reno County, Kansas census records.

iii. Willie A. Cardwell - born about 1874 in Missouri. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1880 Miami County, Kansas census records.

iv. Joe W. Cardwell - born about 1877 in Kansas. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Miami County, Kansas census records.

B. J.N. Cardwell - born about 1844 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1850 Simpson County, Kentucky census. He is not listed with the family in the 1860 Sumner County, Tennessee census.

C. Mary E. Cardwell - born about 1846 in Simpson County, Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1850 Simpson County, Kentucky and 1860 Sumner County, Tennessee census records. She married James B. Blackburn on 30 June 1868 in Sumner County, Tennessee. They are listed in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census living next door to her brother, Nelson Cardwell. In 1900, they are listed in the Carroll County, Tennessee census records. Mary and James had the following children:

i. Annie E. Blackburn - born about 1870 in Simpson County, Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census records.

ii. James W. Blackburn - born about 1872 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census records.

iii. William E. Blackburn - born about 1874 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census records.

iv. Vinnie V. Blackburn - born about 1876 in Simpson County, Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census records.

v. Thomas C. Blackburn - born about 1877 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky and 1900 Carroll County, Tennessee census records.

vi. John C. Blackburn - born about 1879 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky and 1900 Carroll County, Tennessee census records.

D. Sarah J. Cardwell - born about 1846 in Simpson County, Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1850 Simpson County, Kentucky and 1860 Sumner County, Tennessee census records. Sarah married a Mr. Winham, but is listed as a widow living in the home of her parents in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census. Sarah and Mr. Winham had the following children:

i. Minnie Winham - born about 1877 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her grandparents with her widowed mother in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census.

ii. Ida G. Winham - born about 1879 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her grandparents with her widowed mother in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census.

E. Nancy D. Cardwell - born about 1846 in Simpson County, Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1850 Simpson County, Kentucky records. She died of flu on 27 July 1853 in Simpson County, Kentucky and is listed in the Death Records for that county.

F. Eliza or Louiza Cardwell - born about 1850 in either Simpson County, Kentucky or Sumner County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1860 and 1870 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

G. Bethiah Cardwell - born about 1851 in Simpson County, Kentucky. She died of flu on 07 July 1853 in Simpson County, Kentucky. She is listed in the Death Records of that county in 1853.

H. Nelson Cardwell - born about 1852 in either Simpson County, Kentucky or Sumner County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1860 and 1870 Sumner County, Tennessee census records. He married Martha LNU. She was born about 1852 in Tennessee. They are listed in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census living next door to his sister, Mary Cardwell Blackburn. There is some confusion between this Nelson Cardwell, son of Dudley Cardwell, and John Nelson Cardwell, son of Thomas G. Cardwell (see below). More research is needed. Nelson and Margaret had the following children:

i. William Cardwell - born about 1876 in Simpson County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census records.

I. G.W. Cardwell - born on 05 July 1854 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He is listed in the Simpson County, Kentucky Birth Records for that year. G.W. does not appear in the 1860 census. No additional information.

J. Martha Cardwell - born about 1856 in either Simpson County, Kentucky or Sumner County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1860 and 1870 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

K. Margaret Cardwell - born about 1858 in either Simpson County, Kentucky or Sumner County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1860 and 1870 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

L. Thomas Cardwell - born about 1860 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1870 Sumner County, Tennessee and the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census records.

3. William W. Cardwell - possible - born about 1825 in either Simpson County, Kentucky or Sumner County, Tennessee (census records conflict the state of his birth). He married Edwardann Jones on 23 December 1851 in Sumner County, Tennessee. They are listed in the 1860 Davidson County, Tennessee and 1870 Sumner County, Tennessee census records. There is a strong possiblilty that he is the son of John G. Cardwell (died in 1843 in Smith County, Tennessee). Click here for information on that line. The information provided here is for research purposes only.

4. Thomas G. Cardwell - possible - born about 1827 in Kentucky. He is married to Margaret Hinton McDowell on 12 August 1847 in Sumner County, Tennessee.. She was born about 1826 in Kentucky. There is an interesing Sumner County, Tennessee record concerning Margaret and he first husband, Henry McDowell. Click here for a copy of the record. They are listed in the 1850 Sumner County, Tennessee census. In 1860, they are listed in the Simpson County, Kentucky census. They are back in Sumner County, Tennessee in 1870 and are listed in the census of that county. In 1880, they are listed in Simpson County, Kentucky. Thomas and Margarette had the following children:

A. Rueben D. Cardwell - born in August 1848 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1860 Simpson County, Kentucky census. Rueben married Lucinda Clark on 22 August 1869 in Sumner County, Tennessee. She was born about 1848 in Kentucky. They are listed in the 1870 Sumner County, Tennessee census and the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census in the city of Middleton. He is listed as “Rube” in that record. They are listed in the home of their son, Reuben Cardwell, Jr., in the 1900 Warren County, Kentucky. He is listed in the 1910 Warren County, Kentucky census still living with his son, Reuben Cardwell, Jr. Lucinda had died by 1910 as Reuben is listed as widowed. Rueben and Lucinda had the following children:

i. Jennie Cardwell - born about 1870 in Sumner County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1870 Sumner County, Tennessee census, but is not listed in their home in 1880. She may have died young.

ii. William Cardwell - born about 1870 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census.

iii. Thomas Cardwell - born about 1872 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census.

iv. Nannie Cardwell - born about 1874 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census.

v. Jane Cardwell - born about 1876 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census.

vi. Margaret Cardwell - born about 1876 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census.

vii. Reuben D. Cardwell, Jr. - born in August 1882 in Kentucky. He married Ettie LNU in about 1898. She was born in July 1884 in Kentucky. They are listed in the 1900 and 1910 Warren County, Kentucky census. His parents, Reuben and Lucinda, are living with in 1900. In 1910, Reuben’s father is widowed and living with them.

B. James Robert Cardwell - born in December 1846 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1860 Simpson County, Kentucky and 1870 Sumner County, Tennessee census records. Robert married Mary LNU around 1869 based on the birth of his oldest known child. Mary was born in May 1860 in Tennessee and must be the second wife having the same first name. He is listed as “Robert” in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census living next door to his brother, Rueben, in the city of Middleton. They are listed in the 1900 Sumner County, Tennessee census. James and Mary had the following children:

i. Reuben Cardwell - born about 1870 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census.

ii. Ellen Cardwell - born about 1872 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census.

iii. Henry Cardwell - born about 1874 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census.

iv. Dudley Cardwell - born about 1876 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census.

v. Lizzie Cardwell - born in July 1878 in Sumner County, Tennesse. Shs is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

vi. Robert Cardwell - born in March 1881 in Sumner County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

vii. Matilda Cardwell - born in January1883 in Sumner County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

viii. Eva Cardwell - born in September 1886 in Sumner County, Tennessee. Shs is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

ix. John Cardwell - born in March 1890 in Sumner County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

x. Samuel Cardwell - born in August 1891 in Sumner County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

C. John Nelson Cardwell - picture - born on 05 January 1852 in Kentucky. Twin of Sarah. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1860 Simpson County, Kentucky and 1870 Sumner County, Tennessee census records. Nelson married Martha Jane Bradley on 23 March 1873.. She was born on 24 October 1853 in Kentucky. They are listed in the 1880 and 1900 Simpson County, Kentucky census. He and Martha are listed in the 1910 Simpson County, Kentucky census records. Martha Jane died on 03 August 1903. John Nelson is mentioned in the obituary of his brother, Thomas Perrin Cardwell, as living in Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky in 1929. He is listed as widowed and living in the home of his son, William R. Cardwell, in the 1930 Simpson County, Kentucky census. John Nelson Cardwell died on 20 May 1933 in Atoka, Atoka County, Oklahoma. [Dates of birth and death provided by Dean Lahodny, the great grandson of John Nelson Cardwell. Information was handwritten by Daisy Ann Cardwell, daughter of John Nelson Cardwell and Martha Jane Bradley.] Nelson and Martha had the following children:

i. Margaret Elizabeth Cardwell - born on 30 December 1873 in Simpson County, Kentucky. She died on 15 January 1874 in Simpson County, Kentucky.

ii. William Reuben Cardwell - born on 17 July 1878 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 and 1900 Simpson County, Kentucky census.William married Jennie LNU in about 1918. Jennie was born about 1892 in Tennessee. They are listed in the 1930 Simpson County, Kentucky with his father, John Nelson Cardwell, living with them.

iii. Daisy Ann Cardwell - picture - born on 10 August 1879 in Simpson County, Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Simpson County, Kentucky census records. Daisy married Charles H. Lindamood on 30 June 1907 at Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky. He was born on 19 August 1882 in Newman, Jefferson County, Kansas. They are listed in the 1910, 1920 and 1930 Atoka County, Oklahoma census records. In 1910, Daisy’s brother, John Bradley Cardwell, is living with them. Wade lindamood, Charles’ brother, is living with them in 1920. Charles served in the 26th Infantry, Company B, United States Army from 24 August 1900 to 03 October 1905. He was discharged at the rank of Sergeant. Charles died on 16 October 1963 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. Daisy died on 16 July 1971 in Sylmar, Los Angeles County, California. She and Charles are buried at the Westminster Memorial Park and Cemetery in Westminster, Orange County, California. Information provided by Dean Lahodny, grandson of the couple. Daisy and Charles had the following children:

a. Everett Thurston Lindamood - born on 13 May 1909 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1910, 1920 and 1930 Atoka County, Oklahoma census records. He died on 05 March 1975 in Orange, Orange County, California. He is buried at the Westminster Memorial Park and Cemetery in Westminster, Orange County, California.

b. Lovie Zenomia Lindamood - born on 30 March 1913 in Atoka, Atoka County, Oklahoma. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1920 and 1930 Atoka County, Oklahoma census records.She died on 22 December 1999 in Hanford, Kings County, California and is buried in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada.

iv. Cora Alice Cardwell - born on 23 October 1883 in Simpson County, Kentucky. She died on 28 February 1884 in Simpson County, Kentucky.

v. John Bradley Cardwell - born on 08 April 1890 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Simpson County, Kentucky census. He is listed in the home of his sister, Daisy Cardwell Lindamood, in the 1910 Atoka County, Oklahoma census. John died on 09 January 1912.

D. Sarah A. Cardwell - born about 1852 in Kentucky. Twin of John. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1860 Simpson County, Kentucky and 1870 Sumner County, Tennessee census records. Sarah married a Mr. Markham and is mentioned in the obituary of her brother, Thomas Perrin Cardwell, as living in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky in 1929.

E. Nancy J. Cardwell - born about 1856 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1860 Simpson County, Kentucky, 1870 Sumner County, Tennnessee and 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census records.

F. Thomas Perrin Cardwell - born on 14 January 1858 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1860 Simpson County, Kentucky and 1870 Sumner County, Tennessee census records. Thomas married Mahala Anna Brown on 27 January 1878 in Cedar Hill, Robertson County, Tennessee. She was born in July 1854 in Kentucky and on 30 September 1920 in Atoka County, Oklahoma. They are listed in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census living near his father. No children are listed in that record. They are listed in the 1900 Choctaw Nation, Indian Terrority and the 1910 Coal County, Oklahoma census records. In 1900, Mahala’s mother, Martha Brown - born in January 1832, and brother, Lawson Brown - born in May 1859, are living in their home. Thomas is listed in teh 1920 Coal County, Oklahoma as a roomer in the home of Georgia White. After Mahala’s death he remarried to Mrs. Nannie Lee Trager after 1920. Thomas Perrin Cardwell died on 24 January 1929 in Atoka County, Oklahoma. His obituary appeared in the 24 January 1929 edition of the Coalgate Record-Register in Coal County, Oklahoma: “T.P. Cardwell Dies Suddenly: Thomas P. Cardwell is dead. He died at an early hour Wednesday morning, death resulting from heart trouble. Mr. Cardwell had been in ailing health for some two weeks, and was known to have been in serious condition, however, when it was learned Wednesday morning that he had died suddenly a few hours before, his many friends were shocked by the sudden passing of one of the most beloved citizens of Coalgate. Mr. Cardwell was one of the early settlers of this section of what is now Oklahoma. He was born in Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky, on January 14, 1858, and had just reached the ^71st milestone in life. He moved to Caddo, Indian Territory, in 1884, and the next year moved to Atoka. Twenty-five years or more ago he came to Coalgate, where he resided since that time. During his long residence in Coalgate he was engaged in a number of lines of work. For years he was the senior member of the firm of Cardwell and Greenan. Later he entered the insurance business, which he was engaged in at the time of his death. In connection with his other duties he found time to serve the people of Coalgate in the capacity of Police Judge, and later as automobile tag agent for Coal County. Mr. Cardwell was an active member of the Methodist church and was always found in his place in church service. He was also a member of the Knights of Pythias and also the Elks Lodge. He was married to Miss Mahala Anna Brown at Cedar Hill, Tennessee, on January 27, 1878, fifty-one years ago next Sunday. Mrs. Cardwell died September 30, 1920. He later married Mrs. Nannie Lee Trager, who survives him. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons: C. L. Cardwell, of Coalgate, editor of the Coalgate Record-Register; L. V. Cardwell and C. A. Cardwell, both living in Oklahoma City. Two brothers, W. E. Cardwell, of Coalgate, and Nelson Cardwell, of Franklin, Kentucky, and two sisters, Mrs. John Cummings, of Coalgate, and Mrs. Sarah Markham, of Louisville, Kentucky, also survive. There are five grandchildren and several nephews and nieces also surviving him. Mr. Cardwell was one who counted his friends almost by his acquaintances. He was strictly honest and hated all shams and hypocrisies. He was always a square shooter and expected others to be likewise. Coalgate has lost one of its best citizens and one whose place will be hard to fill. He will be missed by all who knew him, for he made the world better for having lived in it.” Next: - In Memory of T.P. Cardwell: “The high esteem in which he was held by his many friends, both in Coalgate and else where, was shown in the many kind offers of help, the countless words of sympathy extended to the bereaved loved ones, and by the large number of beautiful floral offerings at the services yesterday. That his friends remembered him in the last sad rites was clearly shown by these acts of kindness, words of sympathy and the beautiful flowers. There was a beautiful wreath sent by the Twelfth legislature in tribute to our former townsman, sent through respect for his many years of service to the people. There was a goodly size crowd at the church to pay their last tribute to their friends and loved ones. Although the day was one of the worst of the winter, many of them braved the freezing wind to accompany the remains to Atoka where it was laid to rest. Many out of town friends and loved ones attended the services, among them being: Mr. and Mrs. L.V. Cardwell and children of Oklahoma City, C.A. Cardwell and daughters of Oklahoma City, Marguerite McAlester, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Moser of Weleetka, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Lindamood and daughter of Atoka, and Walter E. Jacobs, Coal county representatives, who came as a member of the legislative committee, which voted resolutions of sympathy and sent Mr. Jacobs with the resolutions. The two other members were unable to attend on account of a death in one of their families and illness of the other. Truly Coalgate and Coal County has lost one of its best citizens. We had learned to love him and will miss his cheery smile and good-natured greeting each morning. He was always in good spirits and it was good to know a man like Mr. Cardwell. ~ By a Friend. Thomas Perrin Cardwell and Mahala Ann Brown had the following children:

i. Clarence Leslie Cardwell - born in May 1882 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Choctaw Nation, Indian Terrority census records. C.L. is mentioned in the 1929 Obituary of his father, Thomas Perrin Cardwell, as living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Lesley married Anna Cecilia LNU in about 1909. She was born about 1883 in Ohio. They are listed in the 1910, 1920 and 1930 Coal County, Oklahoma census records. Leslie and Anna had the following children:

a. Marguerite M. Cardwell - born about 1909 in Oklahoma. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1910, 1920 and 1930 Coalgate, Coal County, Oklahoma census records.

ii. L. Vernon Cardwell - born in November 1886 in Choctaw Nation, Indian Terrority. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Choctaw Nation, Indian Terrority census records. He married C. May LNU in about 1909. She was born about 1889 in Missouri. They are listed near his parents in the 1910 Coalgate, Coal County, Oklahoma census. They remain in Coal County, Oklahoma and are listed in the 1920 census of that county. L.V. is mentioned in the 1929 Obituary of his father, Thomas Perrin Cardwell, as living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Vernon and May had the following children:

a. James R. Cardwell - born about 1913 in Coal County, Oklahoma. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1920 Coal County, Oklahoma census.

b. Maxine M. Cardwell - born about 1915 in Coal County, Oklahoma. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1920 Coal County, Oklahoma census records.

iii. Chester Arthur Cardwell - born in March 1890 in the Choctaw Nation, Indian Terrority. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Choctaw Nation, Indian Terrority census records. He is listed as a boarder in the 1910 Harris, Johnson County, Oklahoma in the home of Foster Low. Arthur married Maud J. LNU in about 1912 in Oklahoma. They are listed in the 1920 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma census records. C.A. is mentioned in the 1929 Obituary of his father, Thomas Perrin Cardwell, as living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was the editor of the Coalgate Record-Register. Arthur and Maud had the following children:

a. Zeonam C. Cardwell - born about 1912 in Oklahoma. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1920 Oklahoma County, Oklahoma census records.

b. Mable J. Cardwell - born about 1916 in Oklahoma. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1920 Oklahoma County, Oklahoma census records

G. Mary B. Cardwell - born in December 1859 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1860 Simpson County, Kentucky and 1870 Sumner County, Tennessee census records. Mary married John M. Cummings in about 1878 in Kentucky. He was born in June 1852 in Kentucky. They are listed in the 1900 Choctaw Nation, Indian Terriroty and the 1910 Coal County, Oklahoma census records. She is mentioned in the obituary of her brother, Thomas Perrin Cardwell, as living in Coalgate, Coal County, Oklahoma in 1929. Mary B. and John had the following children:

i. Zona Cummings - born in December 1870 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory census records.

ii. John T. Cummings - born in October 1881 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory census records.

iii. Henry W. Cummings - born in July 1884 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory census records.

iv. Mattie M. Cummings - born in August 1886 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory and 1910 Coal County, Oklahoma census records.

v. Grace Cummings - born October 1892 in Kentucky, She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory and 1910 Coal County, Oklahoma census records.

vi. Cora Cummings - born in July 1894 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory and 1910 Coal County, Oklahoma census records.

vii. Carrie Cummings - born in September 1896 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory and 1910 Coal County, Oklahoma census records.

H. William E. Cardwell - born about 1863 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky and 1870 Sumner County, Tennessee census records. William married Mollie E. LNU in about 1891 in Tennessee. She was born about 1872 in Tennessee. The couple is listed in the 1910 Greer County, Oklahoma census records. They are listed in the 1920 and 1930 Coal County, Oklahoma census. He is mentioned in the obituary of his brother, Thomas Perrin Cardwell, as living in Coalgate, Coal County, Oklahoma in 1929. William E. and Mollir E. had the following children:

i. Lena O. Cardwell - born about 1892 in Oklahoma. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1910 Greer County, Oklahoma census records.

ii. Dwight G. Cardwell - born about 1897 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1910 Greer County, Oklahoma census records.

I. Luella Cardwell - born about 1866 in Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1870 Sumner County, Tennessee and 1880 Simpson County, Kentucky census records .

5. Douglas Cardwell - possible - mentioned in Simpson County, Kentucky Tax Lists. No additional information. More research is needed.

6. James W. Cardwell - possible -born about 1838 in Kentucky. He is listed with two of his siblings in the home of Mary Dixon in the 1860 Simpson County, Kentucky census. He married Margaret J. LNU about 1866, probably in Simpson County, Kentucky. They are listed in the 1870 census records of that county. James W. and Margaret had the following children:

A. Richard J. Cardwell - born about 1867 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1870 Simpson County, Kentucky census records.

7. Samuel R. Cardwell - possible -born in November 1842 in Kentucky. He is listed with two of his siblings in the home of Mary Dixon in the 1860 Simpson County, Kentucky census. He married Sarah E. LNU in about 1865. They are listed in neighboring Logan County, Kentucky in the 1880 census. Sarah died by 1899 as Samuel remarried to Martha LNU in that year. Martha was born in December 1855 in Kentucky. They are listed in the 1900 and 1910 Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky census records. Samuel’s son, Virgil L. Cardwell, living in their home in 1910. Samuel is widowed and living with his daughter, Hattie Cardwell Green, in the 1920 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois census. Samuel and Sarah had the following children:

A. John C. Cardwell - born about 1866 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Logan County, Kentucky census. He might be listed in the 1920 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois census. If so, he married Emma J. LNU. She was born about 1868 in Indiana. John C. and Emma had the following children:

i. Eunice Cardwell - born about 1898 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1920 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois census.

ii. Robert P. Cardwell - born about 1900 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1920 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois census.

iii. Mary Cardwell - born about 1901 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1920 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois census.

iv. Martha Cardwell - born about 1902 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1920 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois census.

v. John F. Cardwell - born about 1905 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1920 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois census.

vi. Virginia Cardwell - born about 1907 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1920 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois census.

B. Ella J. Cardwell - born about 1868 in Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1880 Logan County, Kentucky census records.

C. Annie E. Cardwell - born in March 1873 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1880 Logan County, Kentucky census records. She married Robert Story in about 1891. Robert was born in September 1865. They are listed in the 1900 Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky census. Living with them is Samuel Cardwell - born in July 1899 in Kentucky, her nephew. Annie and Rober had the following children:

i. Lawrence Story - born in January 1892 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Jefferson County, Kentucky census. He is living in the home of his grandfather, Samuel Cardwell, in the 1910 Jefferson County, Kentucky census.

ii. Olden T. Story - born in September 1896 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Jefferson County, Kentucky census.

D. William S. Cardwell - born about 1875 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Logan County, Kentucky census. He might be listed in the 1900 Jefferson County, Kentucky census. He married Annie E. LNU in about 1898. She was born in July 1876 in Kentucky. They are listed in the 1920 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois census. William and Fannie had the following children:

i. William J. Cardwell - born in October 1900 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Jefferson County, Kentucky and the 1920 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois census records.

ii. Elsie Cardwell - born about 1903 in Illinois. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1920 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois census records.

iii. Lannie E. Cardwell - born about 1905 in Illinois. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1920 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois census records.

iv. Clayton A. Cardwell - born about 1910 in Illinois. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1920 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois census records.

v. Albert Cardwell - born about 1914 in Illinois. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1920 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois census records.

E. Virgil L. Cardwell - born about 1878 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Logan County, Kentucky census. He is living with his parents in the 1910 Jefferson County, Kentucky census records. He is widowed in that record. Virgil had the following children:

i. Samuel L. Cardwell - born in July 1899 in Kentucky. In 1900, he is listed in the home of his aunt, Annie Story, in the 1900 Jefferson County, Kentucky census. He is listed in the home of his grandfather, Samuel R. Cardwell, in the 1910 Jefferson County, Kentucky census.

F. Malissa Cardwell - born about 1879 in Logan County, Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1880 Logan County, Kentucky census records.

E. Hattie Cardwell - born about 1880 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her father and step-mother in the 1900 Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky census. Hattie married Edward A. Green. He was born about 1884 in Illinois. Hattie’s father, Samuel Cardwell, isliving with them in the 1920 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois census.

8. Perrin D. Cardwell - possible - born about 1830 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of Susan Norville in the 1860 Simpson County, Kentucky census. Perrin married Susan A. Bradley around 1847, probably in Simpson County, Kentucky. She was born about 1830 in Kentucky. Her maiden name is established in the Simpson County, Kentucky Birth Records in 1854. In Perrin is not listed in the 1870 Simpson County census, but Susan is found with several children. Susan might have remarried to James Pearson. They are listed in neighboring Allen County, Kentucky in the 1880 census with “Sary Cardwell” - born about 1866, living with them. Sary is listed as “Step-Daughter” in that record. More research is needed. Perrin and Susan had the following children:

A. Lucinda Cardwell - born about 1848 in Kentucky. She is listed with her parents in the home of Susan Norville in the 1860 Simpson County, Tennesssee census.

B. D.G. Cardwell - born on 15 September 1854 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He is listed in the Simpson County, Kentucky Birth Records. D.G. is not listed in the 1860 Census. No additional information.

B. Henry E. Cardwell - born about 1858 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He is listed with his parents in the home of Susan Norville in the 1860 and 1870 Simpson County, Kentucky census records.

C. Abraham B. Cardwelll - born in August 1862 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his mother, Susan A., in the 1870 Simpson County, Kentucky census records. Abraham married Nancy LNU in about 1878. She was born in May 1854 in Kentucky. The couple is listed in the 1880 census in neighboring Logan County, Kentucky. They are listed in the 1900 Simpson County, Kentucky census. Nancy died before 1904. Abraham remarried to Elmedia M. LNU in that year. She was born about 1885 in Illinois. They are listed in the 1910 Logan County, Kentucky and 1920 Simpson County, Kentucky census records. Abraham and Nancy had the following children:

i. Charley F. Cardwell - born in July 1879 in Kentucky. He was the son of Abraham Cardwell and Nancy LNU. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Logan County, Kentucky census, but not in the 1900 Simpson County, Kentucky census. He married Maggie LNU in about 1898. She was born in November 1880 in Tennessee. They are listed in the 1900 Robertson County, Tennessee census. Charles and Maggie had the following children:

a. Nannie Cardwell - born in June 1899 in Robertson County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Robertson County, Tennessee census records.

ii. Lottie Cardwell - born in August 1881 in Simpson County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Abraham Cardwell and Nancy LNU. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Simpson County, Kentucky census.

iii. Mayburn A. Cardwell - born in July 1886 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He was the son of Abraham Cardwell and Nancy LNU. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Simpson County, Kentucky census. Mayburn is listed in the home of his father and step-mother in the 1910 Logan County, Kentucky census.

iv. Edward Cardwell - born in August 1889 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He was the son of Abraham Cardwell and Nancy LNU. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Simpson County, Kentucky census. Edward is listed in the home of his father and step-mother in the 1910 Logan County, Kentucky census.

v. John M. Cardwell - born in May 1892 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He was the son of Abraham Cardwell and Nancy LNU. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Simpson County, Kentucky census. John is listed in the home of his father and step-mother in the 1910 Logan County, Kentucky and 1920 Simpson County, Kentucky census reords.

vi. Clarance N. Cardwell - born about 1904 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1910 Logan County, Kentucky and 1920 Simpson County, Kentucky census records.

vii. Rosa M. Cardwell - born about 1912 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1920 Simpson County, Kentucky census.

D. Sarah J. Cardwell - born about 1864 in Simpson County, Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her mother in the 1870 Simpson County, Kentucky census records. She might be listed in the home of James Pearson as his “step-daughter” in the 1880 Allen County, Kentucky census. More research is needed.

E. William Cardwell - born about 1866 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his mother in the 1870 Simpson County, Kentucky census records. He might be listed in the 1900 Allen County, Kentucky census as William R. Cardwell. More research is needed.

F. James H. Cardwell - born about 1870 in Simpson County, Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his mother, Susan A., in the 1870 Simpson County, Kentucky census records.

9. R.G. Cardwell - born about 1829 in Sumner County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his father in the 1840 Simpson County, Kentucky census. In 1850, he is married to “E” LNU and they are listed in the Simpson County, Kentucky census living next door to Dudley Cardwell, his brother. His wife, “E”, was born about 1832 in Kentucky. No children are listed in that record. R.G. might be listed in the 1860 Nevada County, California census in the town of “Rough and Ready”. He is listed as a Miner in that record living with Thomas Hopkins of Missouri. He might be listed in the 1880 Tulare County, California census. In that record in his married to Lida LNU (possible Coon). This information is added for research purposes only. The children are listed as being born in Iowa. This does not fit and may indicate a different line.Another point of interest is that there was a Robert Cardwell (middle initial given as “B.”) that served in the War with Mexico. He enlisted on 20 September 1847 in Sumner County, Tennessee at the age of 18. That fits the year of birth for the R.G. Cardwell in California. Robert was discharged on 22 July 1848 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Additional research is needed.

10. Nancy Cardwell - born about 1829 in Kentucky. She is listed with two of her siblings in the home of Mary Dixon in the 1860 Simpson County, Kentucky census. Mary might be the widow of Nelson, Polly Bennett Cardwell. She was born about 1816 in Tennessee. No additional information.

11. Jane Cardwell - born about 1819. She married Enoch Cummings. Additional research is needed. Information from research letter from Maureen Watson dated 21 January 2000.

12. Lafayette Cardwell - possible - born about 1828 in Tennessee. He is listed in the 1870 Allen County, Kentucky census. Allen County is the east border of Simpson County, Kentucky. He married Elizabeth LNU in about 1863. She was born about 1841 in Kentucky. They are living among several Lightfoot families in the 1870 Allen County, Kentucky census and this may reflect Elizabeth’s family. More research is needed. Lafayette and Elizabeth had the following children:

i. Amanda M. Cardwell - born about 1864 in Kentucky. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1870 Allen County, Kentucky census.

ii. John C. Cardwell - born about 1866 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1870 Allen County, Kentucky census.

iii. Robert L. Cardwell - born about 1869 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1870 Allen County, Kentucky census.

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Given the lack of documentation in Simpson County, Kentucky, we will use the 1840 census that lists Nelson Cardwell and fill-in the possible children in that record. This is for research purposes only.

1840 Simpson County, Kentucky census record - Constructed Family of Nelson Cardwell. This is added for research purposes only. More research is needed to establish the family of Nelson Cardwell. There is the possibility that some of the Cardwells that are living in later Simpson County, Kentucky census records are not connected to him. Given the fact that Nelson had a documented brother by the name of Dudley, it is a strong assumption that Dudley Cardwell of Simpson County, Kentucky is his son. Thomas Cardwell of Simpson County is another story. The use of the given name of Perrin just does not fit into the Thomas Cardwell of Granville County, North Carolina lines, of which Nelson Cardwell does belong. This information is one of the current puzzles in the overall Cardwell family. A possibility is that Thomas of Simpson County, Kentucky might be connected to the Cardwell families that are listed in the White County, Tennessee area. That branch is connected to the lines that historically use the given name of Perrin. White County is fairly geograhically close to Simpson County, Kentucky and there are several unaccounted for descendants of that family group. More researh is needed on the Simpson County, Kentucky branch.

Nelson Cardwell - born between 1790 and 1800
Female - Polly Bennett Cardwell - born between 1800 and 1810
Male - born between 1820 and 1825

Jonathan D. Cardwell - born about 1820

Male - born between 1820 and 1825

Dudley Cardwell - born about 1822

Male - born between 1820 and 1825

R.G. Cardwell- born about 1825

Female - born between 1820 and 1825

Nancy Cardwell - born about 1829

Male - born between 1825 and 1830

Thomas G. Cardwell - born about 1827

Female - born between 1830 and 1835

Undetermined

Male - born between 1830 and 1835

Perrin D. Cardwell - born about 1830

Female - born between 1835 and 1840

Undetermined

Male - born between 1835 and 1840

Lafayette Cardwell (Allen Co., KY)

Male - born between 1835 and 1840

Undetermined

Samuel Cardwell, listed as a possible son, is not listed in the above construction. He was born in about 1844 and could not have been listed in the 1840 Simpson County, Kentucky census. If Samuel is his son, then Nelson Cardwell’s approximate death occured between 1844 and 1850.

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The Simpson County, Kentucky Cardwell group is one that needs some serious research. Hopefully, this article will provide a source for what information is known and that any Cardwell researchers that are connected to this line will contact us with additional information. Rand - 12/2006

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