CONFEDERATE BIOGRAPHY:  THOS. J. CASWELL - Smith County, TX

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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson

THOS. J. CASWELL

Thomas J. Caswell, born in the State of Georgia, Nov., 3, 1834. Removed to 
Texas in 1854 and settled in Smith county. Entered the Confederate service 
in 1862, joining company I, 22nd Texas infantry, commanded by Col. Richard 
B. Hubbard, and remained with this command to the surrender, participating 
with it in the campaigns of the stirring times in the eventful 60's.  August 
10, 1868, he was happily married to Miss Permelia Ansley, who died some 
years ago. His second marriage was with Miss Laura Smoot.
His parents, Matthew and Elizabeth Caswell, were prominent people of 
Georgia. He has always been a prominent farmer, a leading citizen, always 
loyal to the South. He lives on a farm four miles from Tyler, honored, 
respected and loved. Post office, Tyler, Texas.