David Caldwell

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120603
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Storekeeper
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120593
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Nursery Man
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Nurseryman
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Business: 1878, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Arnold Park Nursery
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Nursery Man
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Nurseryman
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Caldwell, D. & Sons, proprietors of nursery, consisting of 105 acres in Township of Dumfries, The member, of the firm are natives of Scotland. P.O. address, Galt.

Illustrated Atlas of the County of Waterloo, H. Parsel & Co., Toronto - 1881

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DAVID CALDWELL

The death of David Caldwell, removes from our midst one who has been long and favorably known among us, both as a man of business and as a Christian. Many years ago he founded the Galt nurseries and by dint of hard work, perseverance and push that he succeeded in making them the source or supply for trees of all kinds throughout a large portion of Ontario. In the early days the difficulties and hardships of the nursery business were very many and many of his friends have frequently been entertained for hours by accounts of his experiences when selling and delivering trees, in a new settlement. Naturally of a hopeful and happy disposition he braved and conquered difficulties that met him like other pioneers of this country. Fruit trees, evergreens and shrubbery and well laid-out handsome lawns stand and remain as monuments to his memory, all round us. Mr. Caldwell was also a Christian worker of note. He was converted under the ministry of Rev. Mr. Smiley, Fergus and joined the Presbyterian Church. He was one of the aggressive and helpful workers during the great revival of over 20 years ago, when Galt and Knox church were so stirred on the question of questions, salvation and assurance thereof to the individual. Some 9 or 10 years ago, Mr. Caldwell retired from active business life and devoted his time solely to Christian and evangelistic work. God honored his work and many were converted through his efforts in different places. Having a clear and definite experience of spiritual religion, a constant Bible student and constantly experiencing the blessedness of the Comforter's presence, power and willingness to keep and enable him to live a conqueror's life over the world, the flesh and the devil. He was owing to this, one of the happiest and brightest of useful men in our community. Many are the Christians who owe much to him for light imparted and cheer given when downcast and discouraged. He has been called to his rest at the close of 1893. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; from henceforth, yea saith the spirit, they do rest from their labors and their works." His age was 72 years. His death was calm, peaceful and happy. Mr. Caldwell leaves behind him his aged partner and also several sons and daughters. His son William continues the nursery here.

The Weekly Reformer 5 Jan 1894 pg 1

David — Agnes Drynan. Agnes was born 1824, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Caldwell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120599
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-153424