This contains a transcription of the Alexander Caldwell of Troy, NH biography from Biographical Review Volume XXIII: Containing Life Sketches of Leading Citizens of Cheshire and Hillsboro Counties, New Hampshire, Biographical Review Publishing Company, Boston, 1897.
Pages 57-58
ALEXANDER CALDWELL, a paper manufacturer of Bennington, was born in Troy, N. H., November 1, 1853, son of David and Margaret (Andrews) Caldwell. His grandfather, Alexander Caldwell, a native of Scotland, came to this country and settled in Tennessee. Alexander was a paper-maker by trade. He married Elizabeth Fraser, and had ten children, one of whom is now living.
David Caldwell was born in Glasgow, Scotland, December 30, 1820. He learned paper-making there, and followed that trade for several years before coming to America. In 1852 he crossed the ocean and settled in Troy, N. Y., remaining there until 1862. Then he removed to Cohoes, N. Y., continuing to work at his trade in that place. In 1872 he went to Unionville, Conn., where he remained for three years. Later he spent some time in Holyoke, Mass. From Holyoke he went in 1885 to Higley, Fla., where he purchased an orange grove, and has since been engaged in the raising of oranges. In his politics he is a Republican. He married Margaret Andrews, and became the father of eight children. Of these Margaret, Alexander, and David J. are living. Margaret is the wife of George Dunn, of Miamisburg, Ohio, and has three children—William, David, and Alexander. David J. married Mary Corbin, of Higley, Fla., and has one child, Alexander. David Caldwell and his wife are members of the Baptist church.
Alexander Caldwell received his education in Troy and Cohoes, N. Y. After leaving school, being then eighteen years old, he learned the trade of paper-maker at Cohoes. After spending a year there, he removed to Unionville, Conn., where he was employed in a paper-mill for about four years. He then worked in the Albion and Chemical Paper Mills in Holyoke, Mass., where he remained for several years. In 1881 he removed to Bennington, and was employed by W. T. Barker & Co. in their paper-mill. He was serving in this employment when he was appointed superintendent, the position he holds at the present time. He now has entire charge of these mills, having under his care about forty-five men. In politics he is a Republican.
On March 24, 1884, he married Alma B. Proctor, daughter of Luke Proctor, of Bennington. They attend the Congregational church. Mr. Caldwell is highly respected in Bennington. He is a thorough paper-maker, and has attained his present position through his industry and integrity.