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Source: Atlas Map of Fulton County, Illinois, 
Andreas, Lyter, and Co., Davenport, Iowa. 1871
(page 39)

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William Caldwell, the subject of this sketch, was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, October 8th, 1806. His father, Samuel Caldwell, was a native of Ireland. His mother's maiden name was Elizabeth Donaldson, of Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania. Mr. Caldwell remained with his parents on a farm until he was eighteen years of age; then applied himself to the cabinet trade in Mercer, Pennsylvania, with Nesbit Ramsey. From there he went to Pittsburg; worked journey work for some time. Was married on the 14th day of February, 1830, to Sarah Lindsey, the daughter of Wm. Lindsey, and niece of Bishop Roberts, of the M. E. Church. Mrs. Caldwell was born on the 24th day of December, 1811. She died on the 29th day of September, 1849, in Knox county; Illinois. 
    
Mr. Caldwell came to this state in 1836. Landed at Chicago, and in 1842 went with his family to Knox county, Illinois. In 1843 was elected justice of the peace in Knox county, and in 1848 re-elected; besides filling all of the various town offices. Was married to his path. Mr. Simms [sic] can truthfully be classed with the old school of southern gentlemen.