Title:
Portrait and Biographical Record of Johnson and Pettis Counties Missouri
Publisher:
Chapman Publishing Co. Chicago
Year:
1895
There are four Caldwell's biographies in this book.
Henry Caldwell
Born February 24, 1824 Center County (now included in Clinton County)
Pennsylvania
Son of James & Deborah (Stover) Caldwell
James Caldwell the father died in 1847
Married at the age of 24 to Esther Will born in Clearfield County,
Pennsylvania
Moved to Johnson County Missouri in 1866
Esther (Will) Caldwell and one son (Nelson aged 10) killed in 1868 by
a storm
Of the 12 children of Henry and Esther (Will) Caldwell only
seven are living
Mary Stone makes her home in Johnson County
Adeline married William Medley and lives in Post Oak Township
Elnora lives at home
Griffin R. also at home
Henry was traveling in the West when last heard from
Frank lives in Post Oak Township
Thomas lives in Post Oak Township
Married a second time May 29, 1870 to Nancy Shafer of Clinton County,
Pennsylvania
Nancy (Shafer) Caldwell born April 22, 1827 Bellefonte, Center County,
Pennsylvania
One chlild from this union
Gertrude C. born July 2, 1871
Note that the article states that George a brother of Henry, was killed
in the war but four other brothers returned home safe all having served in the
Federal Army.
John M. Caldwell (Circuit Clerk of Johnson County)
Born August 22, 1848 in Johnson County, Missouri
Son of William P. C. & Jane A (Jackson) Caldwell
Born August 22, 1810 Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky
Died August 19, 1874 in Johnson County Missouri
Son of Samuel & Anna Caldwell
Note that the article states that Samuel was a
Brigadier General under General Jackson in the War of 1812, and in his honor Caldwell
County Kentucky was named. Also named are the children of Samuel and Anna
Caldwell.
Dr. Robert Caldwell eminent physician of Kentucky and Missouri
Aaron Burr Caldwell spent his life & died in Caldwell County Kentucky
James Caldwell was an invalid his entire life
Mary Ann married a Mr. Morgan and died leaving five children
Julia A. married Jonathan Keedy
John M. Caldwell married September 30, 1874 to Annie L. Ford
Annie L. (Ford) Caldwell born August 20, 1855
Two Children
Ora S.
Lawrence M.
Thomas B. Caldwell
Born October 28, 1854 in Clinton County, Pennsylvania
Son of Henry and Esther (Will) Caldwell
Married March 7, 1880 to Maggie C. Whittaker
She was born in St. Clair County, Illinois February 20, 1861
Daughter of J. B. & Sarah (Gregg) Whittaker
Three children born to Thomas & Maggie (Whittaker) Caldwell
Altha died in infancy
Joseph Elry born August 17, 1884
Oris Henry born September 23, 1891
Frank P. Caldwell
Born April 14, 1853 Clinton County, Pennsylvania
Son of Henry & Esther (Will) Caldwell
Married March 3, 1890 to Hannah Thomas in Johnson County, Missouri
Two children
Mabel born April 1892 at Dillion Montana
Margaret born in Johnson County, Missouri March of 1894
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