Wilcox County AlArchives Obituaries.....Thomas Sumter Caldwell April 2 1908
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Wilcox Progressive Era, Thursday, April 9, 1908
GOOD MAN GONE.
Mayor Caldwell Passes Peacefully Away at His Home in Camden.
  Another of Camden's landmarks is gone, not so very aged in years, but from 
long association with our town, among its eldest inhabitants. Last Thursday 
night Thomas Sumter Caldwell died at his ancestral home in Camden, aged 64 
years, surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Caldwell was born in Camden, and was 
the eldest son of the late Dr. John D. Caldwell and wife, who came to Camden, 
at its earliest settlement about 1840. At that time a very large number of 
South Carolinians settled in Camden, and in compliment to them as well as to 
Dr. Caldwell, Camden was named for the city in South Carolina, the scene of a 
great battle, in Revolutionary days. The court house about then had been moved 
from Canton to Camden, placing out county seat precisely in the center of the 
county. The Caldwells are related to the late great Southern statesman, Senator 
John Caldwell Calhoun, of South Carolina, also to General Thomas Sumter of 
Revolutionary fame, for whom the deceased was named. Mr. Caldwell was a man of 
many sterling traits of character, always modest and unassuming, he was 
regarded as a most efficient office man. On several occasions he was elected 
Mayor of Camden, and when he died he occupied this position. He had been 
Worshipful Master of Dale Lodge, also was a chapter and council Mason. For 
years he was the guiding star of Camden Lodge No. 35 Knights of Pythias and 
this Lodge properly ordered a large sized photograph, to be suitably framed and 
hung in its hall, in commemoration of his Pythian devotion. His funeral was 
largely attended, and the services of the Methodist Church were held over him 
in the sacred edifice, where for so many years he was a steward, after which 
the Pythian and Masonic burial services were held over his body at the Camden 
cemetery. A devoted wife and son, and one sister, Mrs. Richebourge Gaillard, 
survive him. With his many friends, who will long cherish his memory, our 
sorrowful condolences are tendered.


Wilcox Progressive Era, Thursday, May 21, 1908
RESOLUTIONS
Of Methodist Sunday School on Death of T. S. Caldwell.
  Whereas, God, in His Allwise providence, has seen fit to take from our midst 
our beloved brother and former superintendent, T. S. Caldwell.
  Be it resolved 1st. - That in the death of Bro. Caldwell, the Camden 
Methodist Sunday School, has lost one of its most faithful and useful members. 
One whose delight and pleasure it was to serve His Maker and to work for the 
upbuilding of the Church and Sunday School.
  Resolved 2nd. - That we will endeavor to emulate his example and strive 
zealously to carry on the work he so ably began. That his quiet and unassuming 
life will ever be a benediction to us.
  Resolved 3rd. - That we bow submissively to the Master's will, knowing, "That 
He doeth all things well, and "What is our loss is his eternal gain."
  Resolved 4th. - That we extend to his bereaved widow and son our deepest 
sympathy in this their hour of grief, and point them to Him, who heals all 
sorrows and griefs.
  Resolved 5th. - That a copy of these resolutions be spread on our minutes, a 
copy sent to the Camden papers, and a copy sent to his widow.
                       Respectfully submitted,
                             E. W. Berry,
                             Mrs. D. J. Spiva,
                             W. H. Hawkins,
                                Committee.


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Wilcox Progressive Era Newspaper Microfilm located at the Alabama Department 
of Archives and History, Montgomery, Alabama.


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