This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: famlinks Surnames: Chadwell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.chadwell/32.44.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I assume you were refering to Capt. David Chadwell in your request for information. The information that I mention is a combination of my on research and that of various Chadwell cousins including Myrtle Braun, Sharon Chadwell Phillips, and Ray Williams. The following is an excerpt taken from Sharon's book about the Chadwells. "David Chadwell was pruportedly a man large in stature, over six feet tall, with red hair, a stong physique, and known for his courage and daring. He was either the son of George or John Chadwell, was born in England according to tradition in 1732/3, and emigrated to the American Colonies with his parents in the early 1740s. The names of his children would indicate that he is related to George and John Chadwll. Two of David's children were given the names John and Barthena--these are the names of John, son of George and Jemima, and his wife, Barthena. There are no records that show the names of John's children." (Some researchers believe that David was born in America instead of England.) Records show that David owned land in Halifax/Pittsylvania/Henry Co., VA. Later, David moved to Russell Co., VA, then Lee Co., VA, and finally, Claiborne Co., TN. David married abt 1770 to Elizabhet Turner (1752-54-?), daughter of John/Jessey Turner. (Some researchers believe this may have been David's second marriage.) "From all indications David Chadwell was an adventurous, ambitious man, but also a devoted family man. He acquired thousands of acres of land in the southwest section of VA and Northeastern TN. According to records, he registered his cattle mark and was granted permission to establish a grist mill in Russell Coounty, VA in 1790. We also know that he ran a way station and tavern (Chadwell Station in Lee Co., VA) so he was a man of diversified interest. He was obviously successful in most of his undertakings as he amassed a sizable estate. This, in spite of the fact that he could not write his name." In 1979 the DAR dedicated a memorial stone for Capt. David Chadwll, who died in 1833. The Breastworks Hill Cemetery is near Tazewell, Claiborne Co., TN. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.