Last revised: 02 Jan 2010
James Calvin
(Colvin)
(abt. 1740 - 1802/1803)
James Colvin was born about
1740 in a part of VA that later became a part of PA. He
married Barbara Decker (Kuykendal), daughter of John/Jan
Decker, another proven Patriot. He served as a Private in
the 13th VA Regiment (Continental Line) for 3 yrs. (W2884
VA). He enlisted on 20 Jan 1777 and was discharged on 16
Mar 1780. James died in late 1802 or early 1803 in
Christian Co., KY as evidenced by his Will which was
probated in 1803 (See Christian Co., KY Will Book A, pp.
16-17 for the Will and Will book A, pp. 41-43 for Estate
Settlement).