Caroline Jane Humphries was the second daughter born to Charles HUMPHREYS and Mary WILKINS Humphreys. She was born in Bourton-On-The-Water, Gloucestershire, England.

In July of 1852, she was married to John Hawkins DOSWELL in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England.

They sailed to America aboard the ship Haidee soon after their marriage. Caroline's two sisters -- Hannah and Ann, sailed with them as well. They first arrived in Wisconsin, but soon made their way to Indiana. The family remained in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN, for the rest of Caroline and John's lives.

Caroline and John had 10 children:

Charles "Charley" John DOSWELL (1851-1916) -- Charley was raised in Wisconsin by his great uncle -- Job Humphreies
Haidee DOSWELL Brady (1853-1943)
George W. DOSWELL (1855-1936)
Alfred E. DOSWELL (1856-1939)
William DOSWELL (1857-1860)
Catherine DOSWELL (1859-1860)
Emma P. DOSWELL Adams (1861-?)
Helen "Nellie" L. DOSWELL Houck (1863-?)
Henry "Harry" John DOSWELL (1864-1938)
Charles Arthur DOSWELL (1869-1948)

Fort Wayne News, 22 Jul 1902

Mrs. John Doswell

George W. Doswell, of this city, received a telegram last evening announcing the death of his mother, Mrs. John Doswell, one of the old and esteemed residents of Fort Wayne, at Almond, Wis., where she had gone to visit a sister. Mrs. Doswell had been in poor health for some time, but her death at the present time was entirely unexpected and was a great shock to her family. Accompanied by her son, Harry J. Doswell, who is the present superintendent of the cemetery, she went to Wisconsin to see if the change would benefit her failing strength.

Mrs. Doswell was born in England in 1825, and spent her early years there. When she was 27 years old, she came to this country and settled in Madison, Indiana. After living there for several years, she moved to Almond, Wis., where she was united in marriage to John Doswell. In 1860, the couple came to this city and as the Lindenwood cemetery was just being opened up, Mr. Doswell accepted the position of superintendent. He served in this capacity until the time of death, which took place about two years ago.

The surviving relatives of Mrs. Doswell are her sister in Wisconsin, four sons and three daughters: George W., Alfred E., Harry J., and Arthur C. Doswell, Mrs. J.H. Houck, Mrs. W.H. Brady, and Mrs. Israel Adams, all of this city.

The remains will be brought to this city for burial and will arrive here this evening.
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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel, 23 Jul 1902

DOSWELL

Mrs. John Doswell, for more than 40 years a resident of Fort Wayne and very widely known, died Monday at the home of her sister in Almond, Wis., where she went upon a visit some weeks ago. Mrs. Doswell was 77 years of age.

While the aged woman has been in poor health for some time, relatives in this city were totally unprepared for the news of her death, as her condition was not believed to be immediately dangerous. Her son, Harry Doswell, accompanied his mother to Wisconsin, the trip being made in the hope that a change of air and scene would be beneficial to her.

Mrs. Doswell was the widow of the late John Doswell, for many years superintendent of Lindenwood cemetery, whose death occurred about two years ago. She was born in England in 1825 and at the age of 27 years came to America and lived for a time at Madison, then removing to Almond Wis., where she was united in marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Doswell came to Fort Wayne in 1860, and the deceased was widely and favorably known. Surviving relatives inlcude four sons and three daughters -- George W., Alfred E., Harry J., and Arthur C. Doswell, Mrs. J.H. Houch, Mrs. W.H. Brady, and Mrs. Israel Adams, all of this city -- in addition to the sister residing in Wisconsin.

The remains will be brought to Fort Wayne for internment, and announcement of the funeral will be made later.