Thomas Caldwell (1848–1901)
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- Born
- 1848
- Died
- 1901
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- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Caldwell born? 1848.
When did Thomas Caldwell die? 1901.
Life story
Thomas Caldwell (1848–1901) was born in 1848, and died in 1901, at about age 53. A cemetery record documents Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas's life.
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The world Thomas lived through
1848 · age 0 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 15 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 19 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 23 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 38 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 50 — The Spanish–American War was fought
Questions about Thomas Caldwell
When was Thomas Caldwell born?
Thomas Caldwell was born in 1848.
When did Thomas Caldwell die?
Thomas Caldwell died in 1901.
How old was Thomas Caldwell at the time of death?
Thomas Caldwell was about 53 years old.
Where is Thomas Caldwell buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thomas Caldwell was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Thomas was born.
Who was president when Thomas Caldwell died?
In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
What happened in the world the year Thomas Caldwell was born?
In 1848, the California Gold Rush began.
What major events happened during Thomas Caldwell's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 0); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 15); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 19); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 23); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 38); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 50).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Caldwell?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1848
Death
1901
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AncestryData, "Thomas Caldwell (1848–1901)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-caldwell-1848-1901-674c4c30/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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