Samuel M. Caldwell
Born: March 19 1838/39 in Center, Hancock Co., Indiana1
Died: June 22, 1915 in Akron, Washington Co., Colorado1
Buried: Lot 210, plot 7
Married: Annette Jones on December 23, 1874 in Jasper Co., Iowa 2
Children: Baby Boy, Percy, Bonnie E.1
Parents: Elija and Nancy Wilson Caldwell
Veteran: Civil War, 28th Inf. Co., K. enlisted August 5, 1862.
Death Notice
Samuel Caldwell, one of Washington Counties pioneers, passed away at the Burlington Hotel in Akron on Tuesday, June 22. He was well known here by everyone. He had resided on a ranch southeast of town for many years, but retired about eight years ago and had spent most of his time in Akron since then. Samuel Caldwell was a good citizen, a kind and generous man. He served in the Union Army and was one of the leaders in the local GAR camp. The remains were cremated in Denver. ~ Friday,June 25, 1915 AKRON WEEKLY PIONEER PRESS. - graciously looked up and transcribed by Arlene Glenn, Washington Co., Colorado
Former Resident And G.A.R. Died In Colorado
A telegram was received yesterday from Akron, Colo. telling of the death of Sam Caldwell who lived in Jasper County years ago.
Mr. Caldwell was pretty well known here at that time. He was a G. A. R. and the members of the lcoal post will remember him well. He formerly lived north of Metz and his relatives are buried in the Metz cemetery.
He was a member of the same company to which H. L. Moffit belonged and the acquaintance continued after the war and on to the present time altho it has been a quarter of a century since Mr. Caldwell left Metz.
It is thought the body will be brought here for burial as the deceased recently had a stone placed in his lot at the Metz cemetery. ~ Newton Daily Journal, June 29, 1925.
Funearl Sunday for Sam Caldwell
The funeral for Samuel Caldwell was held at the Metz Baptist church Sunday morning.
C. F. Caldwell of Harlan, a nephew of the deceased, went to Colorado and brot the body to Newton Saturday night.
The casket was at the McLaughlin and Hilliard undertaking rooms, and Sunday morning it was opened and many who had known the deceased were there.
The funeral party went from the undertaking rooms to Metz.
Rev. Lavender had charge of the service. The music was by the choir of the Metz church.
The pall bearers were old soldiers; Geo Hews, F. R. Witmer, S. H. Rees, Harry Phillips, J. J. Longley and Thos Kilduff.
A niece, Miss Durban, of Davenport, was here for the funeral. ~ Newton Daily Journal, June 29, 1925.
Percy R. Caldwell
Born: 1881 in Jasper Co., Iowa
Died: Dec 28, 1890 in Akron, Washington Co., Colorado
Buried: Lot 210, plot 6
Lot Owner: E.M. Caldwell, purchased in 1882
Parents: Samuel M. and Annette Jones Caldwell
Obituary
VERY SAD - On Saturday, Dec. 28, Percy, the little son of S. M. Caldwell, living abut six miles east of Akron, Colorado, started with a companion of his own age, for a ride on horseback. They were returning home, and traveling quite fast, when the horse he was riding got one foot into a coyotte hole, throwing him down, and throwing the boy violently over his head, and the horse in arising stepped on the breast of the boy. It is supposed that he was killed instantly. It was intended at first that the boy should be buried at Akron - the funeral had been preached, the grave dug and all the preparations for the funeral made. At the last moment Mr. Caldwell determined that the body should be interred near his old home, and it was laid to rest in the Sugar Grove Cemetery, on New Year's day. He was a bright boy, and a grand son of Mr. Anthony Jones.
Mr. Caldwell was a member of Co. K, 28th Iowa, (Col. Meyer's Co.) and is a member of the G.A.R. His comrades as well as his many friends, deeply sympathize with him in his great grief. ~ Source: Newton Journal; Wed. January 8, 1890
Elijah Milford Caldwell
Born: March 17, 1851 in Indiana
Died: March 19251
Buried: Lot 210, plot 25
Lot Owner: E.M. Caldwell, purchased in 1882
Married: Sarah Smith on February 15, 1870 in Iowa
Children:3 Maggie, Orson, Calista, Leo
Parents: Elija and Nancy (Wilson) Caldwell
Photo from Atlas of Jasper Co., Iowa, 1910, Part III, page 14
Sarah J. (Smith) Caldwell
Born: March 31, 1851 in Deleware Co., New York
Died: March 22, 1918 in Clark, Missouri
Buried: Lot 210, plot 26
Lot Owner: E.M. Caldwell, purchased in 1882
Married: Elijah Milford Caldwell on February 15, 1870 in Iowa
Children:3 Maggie, Orson, Calista, Leo
Parents: Harry P. and Laura Smith4
Metz Column
Mrs. Sarah J. Caldwell, born March 31, 1851, departed this life March 22, 1918, aged 66 years, 11 months and 22 days.
Mrs. Caldwell was born in Delaware County, New York and made that her home until fifteen years of age, when she came to Missouri with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Smith. Later, moving to Iowa, where she was united in marriage to E. M. Caldwell, February 15, 1870. To this union were born two sons and two daughters. One daughter, Calista, passed away in early childhool. The surviving children are Mrs. Maggie Green of Clark, Mo., Orson F. Caldwell of Mulberry, Kansas, and Leo O. Caldwell of Webb City, Mo., who with their father mourn the loss of a kind loving mother and wife. She made her home with her daughter during her last illness. The body was brought to Metz for burial last Monday, accompanied by her husband, and son and daughter, Orson and Maggie. They were met at the station by many of their old friends and neighbors and went directly to the cemetery where a short service was held. By special request Andrew Engle gave a short address, after which the pain racked body was gently lowered to its last resting place after more than two years of constant suffering. Those who knew her best, can best appreciate her sterling worth as a freind. The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the firends and neighbors who so kindly assistem them in their great bereavement. ~ Newton Record, Vol. 24, No. 39, March 28, 1918.
Calista Caldwell
Born: August 4, 1878 in Jasper Co., Iowa3
Died: October 17, 1881 in Jasper Co., Iowa3
Buried: Lot 210, plot 27
Lot Owner: E.M. Caldwell, purchased in 1882
Parents: Elijah M. and Sarah (Smith) Caldwell
1. World Connect submitted by Vern Edward Caldwell
2. Jasper County Iowa Marriage Record, Book 2, page 106
3. Biography of Orson Caldwell
4. 1860 U.S. Census, Meredith Twp., Delaware Co., New York
~ Caldwell, Orson ~
Orson Caldwell was born in Jasper County August 1, 1873. He is the son of Milford and Sarah J. (Smith) Caldwell. His father was born in Indiana March 17, 1851, and his mother in New York March 31, 1851. They became the parents of four children: Maggie May, now Mrs. Martin Green, residing in Randolph County, Missouri, Orson Fay, our subject, Calista Selina, born August 2, 1878, and died October 17, 1881, and Leo Onzlo, born October 15, 1887. Our subject is a young an enterprising farmer residing on Section 17, Newton Township. The Caldwell family have been residents of Jasper County, and identified with the business interests, since 1854. ~ Atlas of Jasper Co., Iowa, 1910, Page 28
Note: Orson died Oct 15, 1921 in San Bernadino Co., California.1