Colhoun, James E. (James Edward), 1796-1889

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Born James Edward Colhoun, cousin and brother-in-law of John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850). In 1829 he tried his hand at agriculture at Midway, a plantation on Rocky River near present-day Calhoun Falls, South Carolina. In 1832 he began to develop the nearby Millwood tract on the Savannah River. During the first year of operation, he purchased 900 adjoining acres. In 1836 his mother died and he inherited thousands of acres in what is now Oconee County, S.C.

From the description of James Edward Colhoun property records, 1830-1855. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32144107

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referencedIn Colhoun, John Ewing, 1791-1847. John Ewing Colhoun (1791-1847) papers, 1825-1952. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
creatorOf Colhoun, James E. (James Edward), 1796-1889. Expedition journal, 1823 July 1-Aug. 21. Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts
creatorOf Colhoun, James Edward, 1798-1889. James Edward Colhoun property records, 1830-1855. South Carolina Historical Society
creatorOf Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850. John C. Calhoun papers, 1784-1935, (bulk 1802-1850). Clemson University Libraries, Robert Muldrow Cooper Library
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associatedWith Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850. person
associatedWith Colhoun, John Ewing, 1791-1847. person
associatedWith Columbia Fur Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Hudson's Bay Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Long, Stephen Harriman, 1784-1864. person
associatedWith McKenzie, Alexander, 1767?-1830. person
associatedWith McKenzie, Alexander, 1789-1858. person
associatedWith North West Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Red River Settlement. corporateBody
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Birth 1796

Death 1889

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