US Congressman. He attended Bethany Academy, studied law, was admitted to the bar and opened a legal practice in Statesville, North Carolina. He served in the North Carolina State Senate, (1833-34) and was a member of the North Carolina State House of Commons, (1838-44). In 1849, he was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-first and Thirty-second Congresses, serving until 1853. After his term, he died three months later at age 45.
US Congressman. He attended Bethany Academy, studied law, was admitted to the bar and opened a legal practice in Statesville, North Carolina. He served in the North Carolina State Senate, (1833-34) and was a member of the North Carolina State House of Commons, (1838-44). In 1849, he was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-first and Thirty-second Congresses, serving until 1853. After his term, he died three months later at age 45.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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Joseph P. Caldwell
Died June 30, 1853
Aged 45 Yrs. 3 mos. and 25 Days
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