City: Paris
CALDWELL, Samuel Houston, retired physician; born Henry County, Tenn., Dec. 10, 1836; Scotch-French descent; son of R. D. and Elizabeth (Dupree) CALDWELL; father farmer and tobacco manufacturer; graduated from Cumberland University B.A., June 1855; married Mary R. THOMPSON, Dec. 24, 1860; began the practice of medicine early in life; was surgeon of the 4th Tenn. Regiment 1861 to 1863; then transferred to 21st Tenn. Cav. Reg., under Forrest; served until surrender, being paroled at Aberdeen, Miss., May 1865; member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity; Democrat; attends Presbyterian church.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
