Biographical Sketch of Thomas J. Caldwell, Johnson County, Missouri
Post Oak Township
>From "The History of Johnson County, Missouri," 
Kansas City Historical Co. 1881

THOMAS J. CALDWELL.

Among the most worthy citizens of this township, none stands higher than
the subject of this sketch.  He was born in Caldwell county, Kentucky,
April 7, 1833.  Is a son of Elder William P.C. Caldwell, who came with
his family to Missouri, when Thomas was about twelve years of age.  He
received his education in the common schools of those early days.  Among
his early teachers were the Harringtons, Drapers, Herefords, Barnes and
Johnsons.  January 24, 1856, he married Miss Martha Holmes, daughter of
Benjamin A. Holmes, a prominent farmer and stock raiser of this
township.  She was born July 27, 1838.  Eight children have been born to
this worthy pair, seven of whom are living: Lulu M., William A., John
J., Ida B., Earnest L.; Rosseau L., Eddie B. and Myrtle W.  Miss Lulu M.
was educated at the Normal School, and is a successful and efficient
teacher.  Mr. Caldwell is the eldest of ten children, six boys and four
girls.  In 1862 he entered the Confederate army, in company F, sixteenth
Missouri infantry, and stood bravely to his post until the surrender of
Shreveport, Louisiana.  The following are some of the engagements in
which he took a part: Prairie Grove, Helena, Little Rock, Camden,
Pleasant Hill (Louisiana).  He owns about 500 acres of good land,
beautifully situated, near the head of Clear Fork. In 1873 Mr. Caldwell
was chosen a member of the county court, and subsequently served as
township trustee.  In politics he is a straight-forward Democrat, and in
religion a Baptist, and holds membership with the Harmony church, where
he stands among its most earnest workers and liberal supporters.  He
takes a deep interest in public schools and all other enterprises that
are calculated to promote the public good, for which the coming
generations will be grateful.  As a worthy citizen he exhibits a
hospitable and generous feeling towards all.

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