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Updegraph/Baxter researchers,
Amanda F. Baxter (b:30 May 1836 Wayne County, Ohio, d:30 November 1898, Springport,
Jackson County, Michigan) was first married to my gg uncle, William Caldwell on 20 October
1855 in DeKalb County, Indiana, Rev. J. W. Welch officiating. They divorced in April 1859,
DeKalb County, Indiana.
They were the parents of twin daughters, born 23 February 1856, DeKalb County.
One twin, Winona J. Caldwell was adopted by the parents of William (Timothy & Martha
M. (Swords) Caldwell) of Newville, DeKalb County. d:22 August 1862,Evergreen Cemetery,
Newville
The second twin, Ida Marian Caldwell was adopted in 1873 by Ivan McFadden who was the 4th
spouse of Amanda. Ida Marian Caldwell/McFadden married Byron Anthony Zimmerman 16
September 1883, d: 26 July 1924, Pleasant Lake Cemetery, Steuben County, Indiana.
Amanda's 2nd spouse was Thomas Updegraph (b:24 November 1820, d: 5 October 1876) m:2
June 1859, DeKalb County, divorced 19 January 1864.
Amanda's 3rd spouse was Daniel Webster Minier (b: abt 1830, d: before 1873) m:3 August
1871, DeKalb County.
My uncle, William Caldwell 'disappeared' following the divorce and was never heard
from again. In your research, if you find any reference to him, please advise.
Norman C. Caldwell, P.S.
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