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Dr. B. D. Caldwell is a son of Dr. S. L. and M. (Sturdivant) Caldwell, who were born in Guilford and Halifax Counties, N. C., January 3, 1824, and July 13, 1833, respectively. The father began the study of medicine at the age of twenty-one, and graduated from the Jefferson Medical College in 1847. He came to Carroll County, Tenn., in 1849, and in 1850 married and became the father of ten children, four now living. He died November 13, 1873. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a Mason and a Democrat. His widow is still living, and is now the wife of Capt. E. H. Williams. Dr. B. D. Caldwell is of Scotch descent by his father, and is a descendant of the French Huguenots on his mother’s side. He was born in Gibson County, Tenn., January 15, 1860, and received a good education. In his eighteenth year he began the study of medicine and graduated from the medical department of Vanderbilt University March 1, 1880, and immediately began practicing in Gibson County, and although a young man, has been quite successful and has gained a good reputation for himself, both as a physician and as a neighbor. January 13, 1881, he married Anna Burrow, daughter of Dr. John Burrow. She was born in Gibson County July 31, 1862, and became the mother of two children, only one of whom is living. Dr. Caldwell is a Democrat, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.