John Henry Caldwell (1837-1922) - Find a Grave Memorial

John Henry Caldwell

Birth

1837

Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, USA

Death

26 Feb 1922 (aged 84–85)

Harlan, Smith County, Kansas, USA

Burial

Loveland Burial Park

Loveland, Larimer County, Colorado, USA Add to Map

Plot

Block 23 Lot 19 Site 1

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John Henry Caldwell was the son of Hugh Caldwell and Mary (Polly) Reynolds Caldwell. John Henry was reared on Fishing Creek near Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky.

1857
John Henry Caldwell married America Virginia Singleton on November 19, 1857, at the home of her father, C. C. Singleton, in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Witnesses were C. C. Singleton and Henry Reynolds. Reverend Nathan Singleton was the surety bond holder.

Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900
Name: John H. Caldwell
Spouse: America Singleton
Marriage Date: November 19, 1857
County: Pulaski
State: Kentucky

1860
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: John H. Caldwell
Age in 1860: 23
Birth Year: abt 1837
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1860: Lincoln, Kentucky
Gender: Male
Post Office: Crab Orchard
Household Members:
John H. Caldwell, 23
America Caldwell, 20
Hugh Caldwell, 2

Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: , Lincoln, Kentucky; Roll: M653_382; Page: 88; Image: 88; Family History Library Film: 803382.

1863
In 1863, John and America were living in Nodaway County, Missouri. While in Missouri eight more children were born to the couple.

1867
On 21 December 1867, John H. Caldwell bought 40 acres in SE Nodaway County (DB 24, PG 319). He and America sold this land 18 January 1870 (DB 24, PG 318).

1880
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: John Caldwell
Home in 1880: Barnard, Nodaway, Missouri
Age: 44
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1836
Birthplace: Kentucky
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: America Caldwell
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members:
John Caldwell, 44
America Caldwell, 39
Alice B. Caldwell, 17
Virginia Caldwell, 13
Daniel C. Caldwell, 10
Milla S. Caldwell, 9
John F. Caldwell, 5
Anna E. Caldwell, 3

Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Barnard, Nodaway, Missouri; Roll: 706; Family History Film: 1254706; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 249; Image: 0246.

1900
In 1900 John and America Caldwell moved to Loveland, Colorado to be near several of their children.

1906
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Jno H. Caldwell (America)
Residence Year: 1906
Street Address: 812 E. 5th St.
Residence Place: Loveland, Colorado
Publication Title: Fort Collins, Colorado, City Directory, 1906

1917
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: America Caldwell
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1917
Street Address: 770 N. Washington Ave.
Residence Place: Loveland, Colorado
Spouse: John H. Caldwell
Publication Title: Fort Collins, Colorado, City Directory, 1917

1919
After America Virginia died on February 6, 1919, John Henry moved to Harlan, Kansas, where he lived with his son, John Francis.

1922
John Henry died on February 26, 1922 and is buried next to his wife, America, in Loveland Burial Park, Loveland, Larimer, Colorado.