David A. Coldwell

DAVID A. COLDWELL.

David A. Coldwell, the subject of this sketch, was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky, March 21, 1804. His father’s name was Thomas Coldwell, born in Pennsylvania in 1778, died in 1851. Thomas Coldwell married Sarah Coldwell, born in Pennsylvania; died in 1844; married in 1803. Mrs. Martha Coldwell, the wife of the subject of this sketch, was born in Kentucky, December 30, 1806. Her father’s name was Edward P. Creswell; her mother’s name before marriage was May Stephenson. Mr. Creswell was born in Pennsylvania in 1777, died August 6, 1826. Mrs. Creswell was born in Pennsylvania, September 22, 1782, died March 5, 1861. She is buried in Lebanon. D. A. Coldwell and Martha Creswell were married March 19, 1829. Came to Boone County in 1843. Settled near Lebanon where they now reside, and where, in 1833, Mr. Coldwell entered a part of his land and where they have resided since 1843. The following are their children’s names: Almia A., married to Samuel Beaman; Edward T., married to Miss E. A. Padgett, reside in Lebanon; Mary J., married to William Powell, live in Clinton Township; Martha A., married to William Partner, reside in Lebanon. Mr. and Mrs. Coldwell belong to the Presbyterian Church and are worthy members of the same. Their going in and out before the people here for the past forty years has given evidence of their worth as citizens and church members. They reside just west of the city of Lebanon, are enjoying the repose of life after a successful struggle. Plenty surrounds them, and though they are quite old, they are well preserved and enjoy life well. Tell of the early times in Kentucky as well as in Indiana.

Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - June 8, 2007
Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887, p. 249.