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From: "Margaret Strickland" <>
Subject: [CALDWELL-L] CALDWELL - Alexander, Hugh & Williams - History of Ohio, 1925, by Charles B. Galbreath
Date: Sun, 28 Mar 1999 14:23:17 -0800


Todd wrote:
Thank you for your generous offer! Would you please look up the following
five names? If five is too much to ask, the first two (Alexander and Hugh)
are the ones of greatest interest to me. Again, thank you so much!
Alexander Caldwell, Volume II, 510; Hugh Caldwell, Volume V, 351,351;
William B. Caldwell, Volume II, 58; William Caldwell, Volume IV, 170; Dr.
William B. Caldwell, Volume IV, 119.

Hi Todd,
I am happy to share my resource with you, and appreicate your kind words. I
have set no limits on the number of lookups per query - the one we leave out
might be the one that would be a hit for you.

Here is what I have found for you:

Alexander Caldwell, Volume II, page 510:
Mentioned in LaFayette's Visit to Ohio, 1825 quoted in part:
". . . . . . .. "

"It was Lafayette's original intention to proceed over land to Columbus and
thence to Wheeling. His itinerary, in addition to the state capital,
included Chillicothe, Lancaster and Zanesville. Preparations had been made
at these points to welcome him, but finding the time at his disposal too
short for the journey, he proceeded up the river, passing Portsmouth and
making s short stop at Gallipolis. At the latter place he was entertained
at the home of Congressman Samuel F. Vinton. Mr. Vinton was in Washington
but the general was kindly received by the family, and Mrs Vinton, remaining
at his side till he departed for the vessel, insisted on accompanying him to
the landing.

Leaving this interesting town, founded by his countrymen, the general
proceeded up the river. Passing the island that bears the name of the ill
fated Blannerhassett and other spots famous in the pioneer history of
America, he came, on the morning of May 23, to Marietta where many years
before revolutionary compatriots had laid the foundation of the first
permament settlement in Ohio.

As the vessel approached the landing a gun was fired as a signal that
Lafayette was on board; a little later his name was seen in large letters
across the bow. The news spread rapidly, and the people crowded to the
wharf to welcome the illustrious visitor. His coming was a surprise as it
was generally understood that Marietta was not in the line of his tour.
Some citizens, however, seemed to have anticipated the visit, for a
reception committee with Nahum Ward as chairman, had been appointed to act
in such a contingency.

A procession was quickly formed and Lafayette was escorted to Mr. Ward's
home. Cannon and bells continued to peal a noisy welcome. The schools were
dismissed and the children came to meet the hero whom they had heard so much
since his landing in America. In Mr. Ward's home the general was warmly
greeted by many citizens including many revolutionary soldiers. It was of
the latter and their comrades who established the settlement at Marietta
that he said:

'I knew them all. I saw them at the Brandywine, at Yorktown and Rhode
Island. They were the bravest of the brave.'

The crowd outside ranged themselves in two long lines, down which and back
again Lafayette passed to shake hands with each and all. The children were
not forgotten, and some of the 'wee ones' were tenderly lifted in his arms
and affectionately kissed.

Expressing regret that his visit was necessarily brief, the general went
aboard his vessel again while practically the whole population of the town
cheered from the shore and the artillery sent down a farewell salute that
echoed and reechoed among the historic hills.

The following day dawned without a cloud. Over the Virginian hills the sun
gradually rose into the clear sky. From the forest fringed shores came the
song of birds and the fragrance of flowers. In the changing panorama
presented by the winding river, the morning hours passed rapidly. Those on
deck were looking forward to catch the first glimpse of the flourishing town
of Wheeling. Before they saw the place the ringing of bells announced that
their visit was anticipated. And now the town dawned on their view,
beautiful in holiday attire and radiant in the sunshine of May.

At the formal reception when the party had landed, Judge Alexander Caldwell
delivered the address of welcome. Lafayette in his usual felicitous manner,
responded. It was here that in paying a tribute to republican institutions
he said:

'During my long absence the people of the United States have established a
government founded on broad and just principles, having liberty as its basis
and the happiness of the community for its aim. Such a government deserves
to be perpetuated through all future time. May all nations profit by it;
may its example have no other limit than the globe itself.'
A day of celebration closed with an evening of festivity On the following
morning Lafayette and his companions started by stage for Washington,
Pennsylvania, and the Ohio fields and hills, which for a week had gladdened
his eye, faded forever from sight beyond the 'River Beautiful.'

The memory of Lafayette has been a cherished heritage and his example of an
inspiration to America. Gratitude for his unselfish services and emulation
of his devotion to liberty powerfully appealed to the soldier sons of the
Republic and made them invincible on the far-flung battle line of France."

" . . . . . . . . . . ."
End of material taken from LaFayette's Visit to Ohio

Hugh Caldwell, Volume V, Pages 351 & 352 - Biographical sketch of William H.
McClinton:

WILLIAM H. McCLINTON is a citizen who has been identified with Steubenville
since boyhood, has made a name and reputation in his business affairs, and
for many years has been president of the National Exchange Bank of
Steubenville.

He was born in Allegheny City, now part of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
December 24, 1852, son of John and Margaret (Nesbit) McClinton. His
grandfather was William McClinton and his great-grandfather, Nathaniel
McClinton, came from Ireland to America. The McClintons made settlement on
both sides of the Ohio River, two miles below the City of Pittsburgh. The
family has been in Steubenville since 1850. The maternal grandparents were
William and Rosanna (Hamilton) Nesbit, who also came from the North of
Ireland. Margaret (Nesbit) McClinton died January 14, 1910. John
McClinton, who died May, 1882, was a manufacturer of cut nails in the old
Jefferson Iron Works. He never accepted a public office, though keenly
interested in matters of public interest. He and his wife had five
children; William H.; Anna M.; John E., who married Mary Miller and died
leaving two children, named Margaret and Agnes; Samuel N. who married Carrie
Hull; and Charles F.

William H. McClinton attended public schools in Steubenville, took his high
school course in the Grove Academy, and his first work in a nail factory.
He mastered all branches of the business and in time became general manager
of the nail works at Steubenville. Altogether he spent about twenty-five
years in the nail industry. While general manager of the factory he became
a director in the National Exchange Bank, and in 1896 was elected its
president. He has guided that institution through all the years since then,
and is head of one of the most substantial finanacial institutions in
Jefferson County.

Mr. McClinton married at Steubenville, October 4, 1876, Miss Mary Caldwell,
who died February 15, 1924, when they had been married nearly fifty years.
Her parents were Hugh and Catherine (McLeish) Caldwell. Mrs. McClinton had
a brother, Edward, who is married and has three sons, named Roy, Hugh and
Donald.

Of the three children of Mr. and Mrs. McClinton the oldest is Charles C. who
married Mabel McConnell, and has three children, named John McConnell,
William H. and Mary A. The second son, Donald Nesbit, married Katherine
Kane, their children being Donald M., Robert and Richard, twins, and Mary K.
The only daughter, Margaret N. is the wife of Frank A. Fickes, and is the
mother of Frank A, Jr., and Mary Caldwell. Mr. McClinton is a member of the
First Methodist Episcopal Church, belongs to the Steubenville Country Club
and the Chamber of Commerce, and in Masonry is affiliated with the Lodge,
Royal Arch Chapter, Council, Knights Templar Commandery, and has taken
eighteen degrees in the Scottish Rite.
End of biographical sketch.

William B. Caldwell, Vol. II, Page 58:
Chapter V - Men of the Second Constitutional Convention of Ohio

"William Kennon, Sr., was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, May 15,
1793; attended the common schools; moved to a farm near Barnesville, Ohio,
in 1804; attended Franklin College two years; studied law with William B.
Hubbard in St. Clarsville and was admitted to bar in 1824; elected as a
democrat to the Twenty-first and Tweinty-second Congresses (March 4, 1829 -
March 3, 1833); reelected to the Twenty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1835 -
March 3, 1837); elected common pleas judge, 1840; delegate to the Second
Constitutional Convention of Ohio; appointed by Governor Medill in 1854 to
fill the unexpired term of WILLIAM B. CALDWELL as judge of the Supreme
Court, and elected to succeed himself; resigned in 1856 to resume the
practice of law in St. Clairsville; at the outbreak of the Civil war Judge
Kennon joined the republican party and was affiliated with it through his
remaining years; died November 2, 1881."

Volume IV - Page 119 - Dr. William B. Caldwell - Misprint in my Cross Index
Book - Should be Dr. Wilbur B. Caldwell:

"WILBUR B. CALDWELL, D. D. S., has practiced dentistry at Hamilton for a
quarter of a century, and the profession at large recognizes him as one of
the most skilled and advanced workers in the field of dental surgery.

He was born in Butler County, March 11, 1875, son of John R. and Mary C.
Caldwell and a grandson of the 'late' George R. Caldwell. He acquired his
early education in public schools, and then entered the Ohio College of
Dental Surgery at Cincinnati, where he was graduated with the class of 1898.
Following his graduation Doctor Caldwell practiced for twenty-one years at
Hamilton, handling the regular routine of a general practitioner in
dentistry. Since that time, however, he has specialized and largely
confined his work to prosthetic dentistry. He is a member of the State and
American Dental association. He is an elder in the United Presbyterian
Church of Hamilton.

In 1900 Doctor Caldwell married Miss Mary E. Stetzel daughter of John and
Ellen Stetzel, of Butler County. They have one daughter, Eleanor N., born
in 1906, now a junior in the Hamilton High school."
End of biographical sketch.

Vol. IV - Page 170 - William Caldwell

"HENRY MORRIS CALDWELL. As one of the sound business men of Youngstown Henry
Morris Caldwell has won an enviable place in his home community through his
own efforts, and today the house he founded receives a fair share of
patronage not only from the people of Youngstown, but of a wide adjacent
territory. Mr. Caldwell was born at Youngstown, September 1888, a son of
Henry and Anna (Morris) Caldwell, both born near Belfast, Ireland. The
paternal grandparents, William and Jane Caldwell came to the United States
at an early day and settled in the vicinity of Youngstown, where they
acquired a valuable farming property. Henry Caldwell was for many years a
paving contractor of Youngstown, and one of the city's public-spirited men.
It was he who erected the Soldiers' Monument in the public square of
Youngstown, and he did many other things to improve the city and county.
His death occurred in 1914, and his wife died three years after his demise.

Untill he was nineteen years old Henry Morris Caldwell was a public school
student, but at that age began working in the Youngstown steel mills, where
he remained for two years. His next employment was with the General
Fireproofing Company, but he left that concern to go with the Youngstown
Steel Car Manufacturing Company, and for the subsequent five years was in
its concrete roof division. In 1916 he went into business for himself as an
architectural engineering supply agent, and has built up a wide connection,
and he also handles office supplies. His place of business is at 11 West
Commerce Street. His business career was interrupted by the war, in which
he saw service from his entry, in May, 1917, in the First Officers Training
Camp, Fort Benjamin Harrison, until his honorable discharge at Iona Island,
New York, February 22, 1919. As a member of the Marine Corps he served on a
battleship in Cuba and in various parts of the United States.

Mr. Caldwell belongs to First Church of Christian Science, and has served it
as treasurer and president. The Youngstown Auto Club holds his
membership."
>End of Biographical sketch.

I hope this helps you in your research.

Happy Seraching,
Margaret

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