Original 1885 cover letter enclosed with Calhoun genealogy...
Chicago, March 1885
To My Dear Relatives:
I take pleasure in presenting to your notice and consideration, a genealogy of our branch of the Calhoun Family. It is a work, in the preparation of which I have spent considerable time, labor and money, and in which all relatives are, or ought to be, more or less interested. Now, in consideration of these facts, and knowing full well you would not like to see me bear the whole burden of expense (not being in a condition to do so financially), I do not hesitate to call upon each and every one of you, to contribute such sum, or sums, as your circumstances in life will warrant. By so doing you will not only materially assist me, but will assume a part of the responsibility and expense.
For the information of all concerned, I will say that, owing to the limited number (25 copies) issued, the cost for printing alone was two dollars each.
Whether you feel able to contribute or not, please do not fail to acknowledge receipt at your earliest convenience.
Hoping the same will meet with your hearty approval and earnest support, I remain as ever,
Your relative and friend,
Capt. William A. Calhoun
P.O. Box 800, Chicago.
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Today only three known originals of this manuscript published by Barnard & Gunthorp survive. Information from this 1885 genealogy has been combined with "The Story of the Calhouns of Judea, CT (in 1779 renamed Washington, Connecticut)" by Mildred B. Calhoun, 1956; pages 47-53 on Ebenezer's line. Both manuscripts have been updated with the help of family records, census data and obituaries.
EBENEZER, fifth son of David and Catherine Coe (the Widow Fairchild) Calhoun, was born in N. Stratford, now Trumbull, Fairfield, CT, August 16, (O.S. 24) 1741. He married Dolly Marilla Foot in Washington, Litchfield, CT on April 22, 1767, and removed to Frankfort, Herkimer, NY c. 1799. Ebenezer and Dolly had nine children, 26 grandchildren, 74 known great-grandchildren and numerous descendants into the present generation.
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