McCauley, John, 1795-1864
Biographical Note
John McCauley was a resident of Salem, Virginia during the American Civil War. He was most likely the same John McCauley (1795-1864) who played a prominent role in the formation of Roanoke County and served as a Democrat in the Virginia General Assembly (1833-1853), both in the House of Delegates and the Senate (1842-1849). With his second wife, Susan Dingledine McCauley, he fathered eight children: William, Calpernia, Isabella J., Virginia V., Edward A. (born ca. 1844), Charles A., Mary M., and Antoinette ("Nettie"). Another four children had been born to an earlier marriage.
External sources:
U.S. Census Records for 1850-1880
"John McCauley", A History of the Virginia House of Delegates, Virginia General Assembly, https://history.house.virginia.gov/members/5549, accessed August 18, 2023.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Isabella J. "Bell" McCauley Letters
This collection contains two 1860 letters written by Isabella J. "Bell" McCauley (1840-1922) to her father John McCauley (1795-1864) while she attended Wytheville Female College.
John McCauley Letters
The collection contains a letter from John McCauley of Salem, Virginia to "Edward," describing arrival at home, advising Edward not to accompany fellow soldiers who steal from the local populace, and relaying news of an upcoming benefit exhibition for the soldiers in the area. Also includes a letter to "Susan," detailing excitement around the regiment's experiences in First Bull Run (1861).