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Biography
George Freeman Caldwell (June 20, 1840 – August 19, 1933) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography
Caldwell was born on June 20, 1840 in Chautauqua County, New York. During the American Civil War, he served with the 32nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment and the 16th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. Later, he owned a farm in Otter Creek, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. Caldwell's other places of residence include Walworth County, Wisconsin, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, Olmsted County, Minnesota, Winona County, Minnesota and Augusta, Wisconsin.
In 1861, Caldwell married Helen Harkness. They had eight children. Caldwell was a Baptist.
Political career
Caldwell was elected to the Assembly in 1888. Other positions he held include chairman (similar to mayor) and member of the town board (similar to city council) of Otter Creek. He was a Republican.