Individual Details

Sherman Edgar Caldwell

(2 Jun 1886 - 30 Sep 1947)



Indana Marriages.
2 Jul 1904 Sherman E. Caldwell to Dora M. Belt. Groom's mother - Emma Harmon

Indiana Birth Certificate #34492
Opal Irene Caldwell was born 5 Jun 1913, New Augusta, Marion Co. to Sherman Caldwell, age 27, Farmer, and Dora Melt, 25. She was the 4th child born to this mother - 3 children are living.

1920 Census. Eagle Township, Boone, Co, IN, Hh 112
Sherman Caldwell, 33, Laborer, Farm
Dora, wife, 33
Roy, son, 13
Mildred, dau, 8
Irene, dau, 6
Charlie, son, 2 years, 3 months

1940 Census. Eagle Twp, Boone, IN, Hh 284
Sherman Caldwell, 56, Farmer
Mary, wife, 52 ???
Charles, son, 21

16 Oct 1940 World War II Draft Registration
Charlie Freemont Caldwell of Rt 2, Zionsville, Boone Co, IN was age 22, b. 24 Nov 1917 in Boone Co. Mr. Sherman Caldwell, father, would always know his address. His employer was Olin Walker, New Augusta, Marion Co, IN. 5'7", 210 lb. Brown eyes, black hair.

The Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, IN, 1 Oct 1947, Wednesday, p. 29
Sherman E. Caldwell
Services for Sherman E. Caldwell, 61, who died Tuesday in his home at Zionaville, will be held at 2 pm Thursday in Salem Methodis Church Burial will be in Salem.
Mr. Caldwell was born at Traders Point and lived in Boone County most of his life. He was a member of the Royalton Methodist Church.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Dora Caldwell; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Cochran, New Augusta, and Mrs. Irene Ponsler, Anderson; a son, Charles F. Caldwell, Zionsville, and one grandson.

Indiana Death Certificate #32108
Dora Mae Caldwell died 10 Oct 1947, New Augusta, Marion Co, IN of coronary thrombosis and diabetes. Her residence was 895 West Pine St., Zionsville, Boone Co. She was a widow - her husband was Sherman E. Caldwell. Born 9 Oct 1887, Boone Co IN. Father unknown - mother, Mary Belt, b. IN. Charlie Caldwell of Zionsville was the informant. Buried Salem Cemetery, Zionsville, Oct 13th.

Son Charlie Freemont Caldwell was born 24 Nov 1917, Royalton, Boone Co, IN and died 21 Oct 1992. His father was Sherman E. Caldwell; mother was Dora Mae Belt. [Social Security records]

Events

Birth2 Jun 1886Indiana
Death30 Sep 1947Zionsville, Boone County, Indiana

Families

FatherAlbert Caldwell (1866 - 1930)
MotherEmily Harmon (1867 - 1938)
SiblingAshio Fremont Caldwell (1891 - 1947)
SiblingNellie Elizabeth Caldwell (1893 - 1974)