History of Marshall County West Virginia United States of America

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Henry Clay Caldwell Biography

Henry Clay Caldwell, lawyer, was born in Marshall county, Va., Sept. 4, 1832; son of Van and Susan Caldwell. In 1836 his parents removed to Wisconsin territory, where he gained admission to the bar in 1852; in 1856 was elected prosecuting attorney of the district, and in 1858 was sent to the state legislature. In 1861 he joined the Union army and was commissioned major, and afterwards promoted lieutenant-colonel and colonel of the 3rd Iowa cavalry. In June, 1864, he was appointed by President Lincoln district judge for the district of Arkansas. On March 4, 1890, he was appointed by President Harrison circuit judge for the eighth circuit, to succeed Judge David J. Brewer. He received the degree of LL. D. from Little Rock university, Little Rock, Ark.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

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