Fourth Generation


239. Emily HARMON was born on 14 August 1867 in Indiana.55 She died on 17 September 1938 at the age of 71 in Marion County, Indiana. She was buried in Crown Point Cemetery, Indianapolis, Howard, Indiana.

Boone Co, IN Marriages
Albert Caldwell, age 20, Marion Co, IN, Farmer. Parents: John Caldwell & Mary A. Evins. Emily Harmon, Boone Co, IN, age 19, Parents: Nelson S. Harmon & Catherine Wilson. Married at White Lick on 18 Dec 1885. George Herring, witness.

1900 Census. Eagle Twp, Boone, IN, Hh 102
Albert Caldwell, b. Jul 1866, age 33, married 15 years, family all b. IN, father b. IN, mother b. NY, Barber
Emily, wife, b. Aug 1867, 32, 4 children - 3 are living, father b. KY, mother b. PA
Sherman E., son, b. Jun 1885, 14
Ashew F., son, b. Apr 1891, 9
Nellie E., dau, b. Arp 1893, 7

1910 Census. Eagle Twp, Boone, IN, Hh 137
Albert Caldwell, 44, married 24 years, b. IN, father b. IL, mother b. IN, Barber
Emelie, wife, 43, 4 children, father b. Ohio, mother b. IN
Ashio, son, 19, Salesman, grocery store
Nellie, dau, 17
Florence dau, age 3

1930 Census. Eagle Twp, Boone, IN, Hh 218
State Road #52
Albert Calwell, 63, married at 19, Merchant, Grocery
Emily, wife, 62, married at 18

Albert Caldwell's Indiana Death Certificate states he died 30 Apr 1930. He died of angina pectoris and it must have been sudden as there was an inquest. He died at Royalton (Zionsville, Rt. 2) Eagle Twp, Boone Co. He was married to Emily Caldwell and was a grocer. Born 31 Jul 1866 in Marion Co, IN. His father was John Caldwell, born Marion Co, IN; his mother was Mary Evan, born in New York. Emily Caldwell of Zionsville was the informant. He was buried Crown Point Cemetery on May 2nd.

Emily's Indiana Death Certificate #26358 has her name as Emaly Caldwell, died 17 Sep 1938 of Coronary Thrombosis. Her residence was Greensburg, Hendricks Co. She was widowed - her hsuband was Albert Caldwell. Born 14 Aug 1867 in Indiana. Her father was Nelson Harmon; her mother Catherin Wilson. Mrs. Nellie Combs of Brownsburg was the informant. Burial was in Crown Point Cemetery, Sep 19th.

Florence is in the Lebanon High School yearbook, "Cedars 1926" as Alumni in College, at DePauw, graduate of 1925. Lebanon is the county seat of Boone Co.
Florence Pearl Caldwell married Arthur S. Bramblett, 16 Jun 1928, Boone Co, IN. Her parents were listed as Albert Caldwell and Emily Harmon. She was born 10 Feb 1907.
In 1930, Perry, Boone, IN, with husband Arthur S. Bramblett - she is 23; he is 25.
In 1940, they were in Lebanon, IN, Arthur, age 36, Florence, age 33, and Robert A., age one month. She was age 20 when married. Son Robert Arthur Bramblett was born 12 Feb 1940 - his father listed as a rural mail carrier. He was their first child.
1950 Census, Lebanon, Boone, IN, Hh 248; 504 W. Dicks. Arthur S. Bramblett, 46, b. IN, Mail carrier, Post Office. Florence P., wife, 43, b. IN. robert A., son, 10, b. IN
Indiana Death Certifiacte for Florence Pearl Bramblett gives her date of death as 25 Feb 1985 at the Community Hospital in Indianapolis, Marion Co, IN. Her residence was 1302 Lesley Avenue. She died of respiratory arrest and aspiration pneumonia; she was also diabetic and had had strokes. She was born 10 Feb 1907 in Marion Co, IN and was widowed. Parents were Albert Caldwell and Emily (Harmon) Caldwell. The informant was her son, Robert A. Bramblett of 5264 E. 9th St in Indianapolis. She was buried Feb 28th at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, IN.

Ashio Caldwell married Hazel Smock, 8 Oct 1910, Boone Co.
WW I Draft Registration - 5 Jun 1917 - Ashio Fremont Caldwell, 26, b. 12 Apr 1891 in Marion Co IN. Lived at Route 26, Whitestown, IN. He was a farmer and had wife & 2 children as dependants. Medium height, medium build, gray eyes, dark brown hair.
1920 Census. Perry, Boone, IN. Ashio F., 27, Hazel, 27. Bernice, dau, 5. Blanche., dau, 3 years, 1 month.
1930 Census. Pike, Marion, IN. Ashio F. Caldwell, 38, married at age 19, Farmer. Hazel, 37, married at age 18. Bernice L., 15, dau. Pearl, 13, dau. Fred J. Cooper, age 1 year, 4 months, nephew. Claud Coombs, 50, Lodger, Farm labor
1940 Census. Perry, Boone, IN - living on Road 63, where they were living in 1935. Ashio Caldwell, 48. Hazel, 47. Jacob Cooper, age 12, nephew
WW II Draft Registration - 27 Apr 1942. Ashio Fremont Caldwell, living at Whitestown, Boone, IN. Age 51, born 12 Apr 1891, Marion Co IN. Self employed. 5'10", 220 lbs. Brown eyes and hair.
Buried with Hazel, Salem Cemetery, Zionsville, Boone, IN. Blanche Pearl Caldwell Belt on one side ( 23 Nov 1916 - 1 Jun 2006), Thomas F. Caldwell on the other side (1926-1927)

Nellie Caldwell married Benjamin Walter Combs, 10 Sep 1910, Boone Co. The SSDI gives her date of birth as 6 Apr 1893; died Oct 1975, Brownsburg, Hendricks Co, IN. Nellie & Benjamin are buried Crown Point Cemetery, Indianapolis.

Sherman married Dora M. Belt (1887-1947)
Sherman Edgar Caldwell registered for the WW I Draft, 12 Sep 1918. He was living a RR 28, Zionsville, Boone Co, IN, age 32, b. 2 Jun 1886. He was a farmer - Dora Mary Caldwell of the same address was his nearest relative. Medium height, medium build, color of eyes & hair unreadable.
1920 Census. Eagle Twp, Boone, IN, Sherman Caldwell, 35, Dora, 33. Roy, son, 13. Mildred, 8, dau. Irene, 6, dau. Charlie, 2 years, 3 months, son.
1940 Census. Brown Co, IN Lived in Eagle Twp, Boone Co, in 1935. Sherman Caldwell, 56, farmer. Mary 52. Charles, 21, son.
WW II Draft Registration, 27 Apr 1942. Sherman Edgar Caldwell lived Rt. 2, Zionsville, Boone Co IN. He was 55, b. 2 Jun 1886, Marion Co IN. Person who would always know his address was Dora Caldwell. 5'10', 200 lbs. Brown eyes, grey hair.
Sherman & Dora are buried Salem Cemetery, Zionsville. A daughter Mae (1905-1908) is next to them.

Emily HARMON and Albert CALDWELL were married on 18 December 1885 in Boone County, Indiana. Albert CALDWELL was born on 31 July 1866 in Marion County, Indiana. He died on 30 April 1930 at the age of 63. He was buried in Crown Point Cemetery, Indianapolis, Howard, Indiana.

1880 Census. Pike Twp, Marion Co, IN.
John Caldwell, 46, b. IN, parents b. KY, farmer
Mary Caldwell, 46, b. NY, parents b. NY
Daniel, 25. John, 23. Robert, 18. Alice, 16. Albert, 14.

Emily HARMON and Albert CALDWELL had the following children:

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Sherman Edgar CALDWELL was born on 2 June 1886 in Indiana. He died on 30 September 1947 at the age of 61 in Zionsville, Boone County, Indiana.

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]

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Ashio Fremont CALDWELL was born on 12 April 1891 in Marion County, Indiana. He died on 14 December 1947 at the age of 56.

Lebanon, Indiana Marriage Records
8 Oct 1910
Ashio Caldwell, age 19, b. Traders Point, IN to Hazel Smock. His parents were Albert Caldwell and Emma Harmon. Hazel was 17, b. Nov 1892 in Whitestown, IN. Her parents: Galer Smock and Mimi Neal

Indiana Birth Certificate #4587
Blanch Pearl Caldwell, born 23 Nov 1916, Perry Twp, Boone Co to Ashio Caldwell, age 25 and Hazel Smock, age 23. She was the 2nd child in the family.

1920 Census. Perry Twp, Boone, IN, Hh 154
Ashio Caldwell, 27, Farmer
Hazel, wife, 27
Bernice F., dau, 5
Blanche, P., dau, 3 years, 1 month

1930 Census. Pike Twp, Marion, IN, Hh 4
Lafayette Road Extension, Farm Labor, General Farm
Ashio F. Caldwell, 38, married at age 19
Hazel, wife, 37, married at 18
Bernice L., dau, 15
Pearl, dau, 13
Fred J. Cooper, nephew, 1 year, 4 months
Claud Coombs, Lodger, 50, Farm Labor, General Farm

Daughter Blanche Pearl Caldwell, b. 23 Nov 1916 in Boone County was married 24 Feb 1934, Boone Co, IN to Alfred Eugene Belt. She was 17 - her parents listed as Ashio Fremont Caldwell and Hazel Smock. Alfred was b. 24 Jul 1913, age 20. His parents, Andrew Eugene Belt and Dora Ann Dillon.


1940 Census. Perry Twp, Boone, IN, Hh 184
Same house in 1935
Ashio Caldwell, 48, Farmer
Hazel, wife, 47
Jacob Cooper, nephew, 12

The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, IN, 15 Dec 1947, Monday, p.33
CALDWELL - Ashio F., 56, husband of Hazel Smock Caldwell, father of Mrs. Bernice Bown, Mrs. Pearl Belt, foster father of Jacob Cooper, brother of Mrs. Nellie Coombs and Mrs. Florence Bramblett, passed away Dec. 14. Funeral service Salem Church, southwest of Zionsville, 2:30 pm Tuesday. Friends may call at residence, two miles north of Royalton on U.S. 52.

Indiana Death Certificate for daughter Bernice - #3959
Bernice Fern Bowen died 1 Jan 1964, Witham Hopital, Lebanon, Boone Co, IN of cancer of the uterus. Her residence was Rt. 2, Lebanon. Married. Born 15 Jul 1914, Indiana to Ashio F. Caldwell, deceased, and Hazel Smock Caldwell, living. She was an employee of the Motor Vehicle Bureau. Tyner Bowen of Rt. 2, Lebanon, was the informant. Buried Salem Cemetery, Jan 4th.


Social Security Record for daughter:
Pearl Blance Caldwell, b. 23 Nov 1916, d. 1 Jun 2006. Father, Ashio F. Caldwell. Mother, Hazel Smock.

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Nellie Elizabeth CALDWELL.