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Below is a family biography included in The History of Obion County, Tennessee published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1887.  These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary.  Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more.  There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.

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John Caldwell, farmer, first saw the light of day in Obion County, Tenn., on the 1st of February, 1859. His father’s family consisted of three children, two sons and one daughter. John remained with his parents until his father’s death, then remained with his mother until 1882. His father, Robert D. Caldwell, was born in Weakley County, in 1828, and came to Obion County, and married Addie M. Hubert, who was born in the county. He died in 1879, being one of the esteemed old pioneer farmers of Obion County. In connection with agriculture he worked at the brick-mason’s trade at times. His widow is still living, and is a resident of the county. John Caldwell came into possession of sixty acres of his present farm, of 120 acres, in 1883. The land is situated about three miles west of Union City. In 1882 he wedded Mattie M. Marshall, of Obion County. They have two children: Etna and Verna.

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This family biography is one of 179 biographies included in The History of Obion County, Tennessee published in 1887 by Goodspeed.  The History of Obion County was included within The History of Gibson, Obion, Dyer, Weakley & Lake Counties of Tennessee. For the complete description, click here: History of Gibson, Obion, Dyer, Weakley, and Lake Counties of Tennessee

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