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Franklin Benjamin Caldwell 1827–1904 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Nov 1827

Birth Location: Hubbardton, Rutland, Vermont, United States

Death Date: 4 Nov 1904

Death Location: Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa, United States

Father: Joseph Caldwell

Mother: Sarah Kellogg

Spouse(s): Harriet Ward

Children(s): Fredrick Caldwell, German Caldwell, Charles Caldwell, Adeline Caldwell, Harriet Caldwell, Franklin Caldwell, Isabella Caldwell, Mary Caldwell

The story of Franklin Benjamin Caldwell began in 1827 in Hubbardton, Rutland, Vermont, United States. In 1840, Franklin Benjamin Caldwell resided in Racine, Wisconsin Territory, United States. In 1880, Franklin Benjamin Caldwell resided in Miner, Dakota Territory, United States. Franklin Benjamin Caldwell married Harriet Elizabeth Ward, and had children including Adeline E Caldwell, Charles H Caldwell, Franklin Edward Caldwell, Fredrick Albert Caldwell, German Ward Caldwell, Harriet Elizabeth Caldwell, Isabella Henriette Caldwell, Mary Emma Caldwell. Franklin Benjamin Caldwell passed away in 1904 in Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Franklin Benjamin Caldwell began in 1827 in Hubbardton, Rutland, Vermont, United States.
  • In 1840, Franklin Benjamin Caldwell resided in Racine, Wisconsin Territory, United States.
  • In 1880, Franklin Benjamin Caldwell resided in Miner, Dakota Territory, United States.
  • Franklin Benjamin Caldwell married Harriet Elizabeth Ward, and had children including Adeline E Caldwell, Charles H Caldwell, Franklin Edward Caldwell, Fredrick Albert Caldwell, German Ward Caldwell, Harriet Elizabeth Caldwell, Isabella Henriette Caldwell, Mary Emma Caldwell.
  • Franklin Benjamin Caldwell passed away in 1904 in Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Caldwell
1792–1861
Birth Location: Hubbardton, Vermont, USA
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Sarah Kellogg
1796–1876
Birth Location: Norwalk
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Spouses(s)

Harriet Ward
1829–1890
Birth Location: Vermont, United States
HW

Children(s)

Fredrick Caldwell
1873–1930
Birth Location: Fairmont (Rose Lake), Martin, Minnesota, USA
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German Caldwell
1867–1938
Birth Location: Minnesota
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Charles Caldwell
1864–1922
Birth Location: La Cross Valley, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Adeline Caldwell
1862–
Birth Location: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Harriet Caldwell
1860–1934
Birth Location: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
HC
Franklin Caldwell
1858–
Birth Location: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Isabella Caldwell
1857–1918
Birth Location: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Mary Caldwell
1870–1942
Birth Location: South Dakota
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Franklin Caldwell's Ancestors

Self
Franklin Caldwell
1827–1904
Birth Place: Hubbardton, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Parents
Joseph Caldwell
1792–1861
Hubbardton, Vermont, USA
Sarah Kellogg
1796–1876
Norwalk
Grandparents
Benjamin Caldwell
1764–1852
Massachusetts
Sarah Batcheller
1766–1867
Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts
Edward Kellogg
1771–1830
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
Elizabeth (Betsey) Dwight
1790–1865
Great Barrington, Berks, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Caldwell
1740–1790
Elizabeth
1749–1790
Abraham Batchelder
1722–1813
Sarah Newton
1732–1798
Joseph Kellogg
1738–1829
Mary Cushman
1740–1828
Israel Dwight
1770–1860
Susannah Gerry
1768–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Batchelder
1673–1766
Susannah Whipple
1696–1764
Abner Newton
1708–1750
Vashti Eager
1712–1785
Edward Kellogg
1713–1753
Jemima Bartlett
1713–1817
Charles Cushman
1715–1791
Mary Harvey
1720–1810
Joseph Dwight
1745–1826
Lydia Dewey
1745–1811
Nathaniel Gerry
1735–1791
Susanna Hill
1737–1768

Franklin Caldwell's Descendants

1.
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Franklin (Benjamin) Caldwell (20 Nov 1827–4 Nov 1904) m. Harriet (Elizabeth) Ward (4 Feb 1829–10 May 1890)
  1. 1. Fredrick (Albert) Caldwell 1873–1930
  2. 2. German (Ward) Caldwell 1867–1938 m. Natter (J) Caldwell 1867–
    1. 1. Rubey Caldwell 1902–
    2. 2. Fayne Caldwell 1894–
  3. 3. Charles (H) Caldwell 1864–1922
  4. 4. Adeline (E) Caldwell 1862–
  5. 5. Harriet (Elizabeth) Caldwell 1860–1934 m. William (Nathaniel) Hill 1854–1916
    1. 1. Crystal (Melvina) Hill 1902–1934
    2. 2. Verna (Bessie) Hill 1896–1898
    3. 3. Nellie (Viva) Hill 1892–1916
    4. 4. Myrtle (Maude) Hill 1886–1975
    5. 5. Wilbert (Lewis) Hill 1884–1929
    6. 6. Minnie (Celia) Hill 1882–1905
    7. 7. Edith (Harriet) Hill 1880–1959
    8. 8. Vivian (Alfred) Hill 1878–1963
  6. 6. Franklin (Edward) Caldwell 1858– m. Hattie (E) Caldwell 1863–
    1. 1. Mabel (O) Caldwell 1891–
    2. 2. Gladys (I) Caldwell 1890–
    3. 3. Gladys (I) Freer 1890–
  7. 7. Isabella (Henriette) Caldwell 1857–1918
  8. 8. Mary (Emma) Caldwell 1870–1942 m. Frank (Albert) Shepherd 1871–1953
    1. 1. Francis (May) Shepherd 1896–1968 m. Henry (Lynn) Wetzbarger 1892–1954
      1. 1. Myrle (Dean) Wetzbarger 1919–1991 m. Anna (Pearl) Schulze 1923–2003 m. Viva (Mildred) Duncan 1919–1984
      2. 2. Ruth (Carol) Wetzbarger 1929–1982
      3. 3. Robert (Bruce) Wetzbarger 1927–1999 m. Norma (Joyce) Parker 1927–2009
      4. 4. Gerald (Wayne) Wetzbarger 1924–1995 m. Lillie (M) Stading 1910–2000
      5. 5. Verna (Gail) Wetzbarger 1922–1999 m. George (Henry) Brauckmiller 1907–1983 m. Earl (Walter) Bunnell 1929–1985 m. Dale (Criss) Taylor 1921–1998 m. Chester (Arthur Chet) Palmer 1910–1996
        1. 1. Dennis (Earl) Bunnell 1950–1980
        2. 2. Raymond (Roy) Brauckmiller 1949–2007
        3. 3. Alfred (Lynn) Taylor 1938–1994
      6. 6. Frances (Ione) Wetzbarger 1920–1970 m. Lawrence (Oscar) Anderson 1916–1982 m. Earnest Taylor 1916–1984
        1. 1. Beverly (Jean) Taylor 1939–1985
      7. 7. Lynn (Henry) Wetzbarger 1930–1981
      8. 8. Lois (Arlene) Wetzbarger 1926–1927
      9. 9. Elvin (Roy) Wetzbarger 1925–1988 m. Bertha W 1926–
      10. 10. Lila (May) Wetzbarger 1917–1987 m. Robert (S) Freeman 1919–1990
      11. 11. Bernard (Lynn) Wetzbarger 1916–1916
      12. 12. Darwin (Lee) Wetzbarger 1931–1999 m. Joyce (Ann) Lewis 1931–1980
    2. 2. Merl Shephard 1917–
    3. 3. Grace (V) Shepherd 1898–1967
    4. 4. Cecil (Burtus) Shepherd 1894–1965
    5. 5. Neil (Allison) Shepherd 1916–1988
    6. 6. Ralph (Bernard) Shepherd 1910–1956
    7. 7. Charles (Franklin) Shepherd 1893–1977

Franklin Caldwell's Timeline

6 Records

1827
20 Nov 1827
Birth of Franklin Benjamin Caldwell in Hubbardton, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Hubbardton, Rutland, Vermont, United States
1840
1 June 1840
Age 13
Franklin Benjamin Caldwell resided here in Racine, Wisconsin Territory, United States
Racine, Wisconsin Territory, United States
1880
1880
Age 53
Franklin Benjamin Caldwell resided here in Miner, Dakota Territory, United States
Miner, Dakota Territory, United States
1900
1900
Age 73
Franklin Benjamin Caldwell resided here in Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa
Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 73
Franklin Benjamin Caldwell resided here in Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa
Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa
1904
4 Nov 1904
Age 77
Death of Franklin Benjamin Caldwell in Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa, United States
Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1827
    Event Place: Hubbardton, Rutland, Vermont, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa; Roll: T623_429; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 36.
    [2] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Miner, Dakota Territory; Roll: T9_113; Family History Film: 1254113; Page: 442.4000; Enumeration District: 88; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa; Roll: T623_429; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 36.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Miner, Dakota Territory, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Miner, Dakota Territory; Roll: T9_113; Family History Film: 1254113; Page: 442.4000; Enumeration District: 88; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1840
    Event Place: Racine, Wisconsin Territory, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Racine, Wisconsin Territory; Roll: 580; Page: 91.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1904
    Event Place: Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: Iowa, Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lake Park, Dickinson, Iowa; Roll: T623_429; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 36.
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