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CALDWELL
GENEALOGY
LINE

Kayli
Elise
Loftin
(2012 - 2???)

Leslie
Annette
Robinson
(1978 - 20??)

Myra
Annette
Caldwell
(1955 - 20??)

Frank
Leonard
Caldwell
(1916 - 2010)

William
Pinkney
Caldwell
(1871 - 1947)

John J.
Caldwell
(1837 - 1922)

David
Caldwell
(1806 - 1890)

John D.
Caldwell
(1775 - 1838)

James
Caldwell
(17?? - ????)

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ROBINSON
GENEALOGY
LINE

Kayli
Elise
Loftin
(2012 - 2???)

Leslie
Annette
Robinson
(1978 - 20??)

Michael
Dean
Robinson
(1954 - 20??)

Melvin
Franklin
Robinson
(1928 - ????)

Ceaphas
Beattie
Robinson
(1884 - 1976)

Michael
Pinkney
Robinson
(1847 - 1937)

John
Simpson
Robinson
(1813 - 1892)

John
Robinson
(1770 - 1847)

Isaac
Robinson
(???? - ????)

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LOFTIN
FAMILY
NAMES

LOFTIN:
 Beatty
 Corzine
 Cranford
 Fisher
 Givens
 Harwell
 Kaiser
 Lanier
 Lomax
 McCorkle
 Rudisill
 Sherrill
 Upright
 Washington
 Work

SETZER:
Aderholdt
Barringer
Bovey
Bushart
Deal
Heavner
Herman
Ikert
Miller
Motz
Rankin
Witherspoon

GOBLE:
Babst/Bobst
Douglas
Faber
Fink
Fulbright
Hefner
Meinhert
Miller
Muller
Pabst/Bobst
Robinson

JOHNSON:
Corzine
Fink
Hamilton
Kaiser
Leslie
Lewis
Moore
Sherrill
Upright
Wilkinson

Additional
Family
SURNAMES
 

 

Frank Leonard Caldwell   Born: 30 Oct 1916, Catawba County, NC Died: 23 Dec 2010, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC     Frank Leonard "Jim" Caldwell was the last child born to William Pinkney "Bill" Caldwell (1871 - 1947) and Mary Elizabeth Crouse (1877 - 1917).  Frank was born 30 Oct 1916 in Catawba County, NC.     This Birth Index from 1916 shows that Frank Leonard Caldwell was born 10-30-16 (30 Oct 1916) to William P. Caldwell and Mary E. Crouse (Caldwell).   Birth Index       Frank's mother, Mary Elizabeth Crouse Caldwell, died 04 Jun 1917 at the age of 39.  Her Death Certificate lists the cause of death as "Typhoid Fever" with "nephritis" (inflammation of the kidneys) as a contributory cause of death.  Frank was only 7 months old at the time of her death.     The 1920 Census shows William Pinkney "Bill" Caldwell living in the Caldwell Township of Catawba County, NC.  The children listed on the 1920 Census are Robert Osborne (age 16), Maudie Maybell (age 14), Tiny Elizabeth (age 13), Berlie Elizabeth (age 11), Mary Permollie (age 9), Rhoda Lee (age 7), Lillie May (age 6 years and 6 months) and Frank Leonard (age 3 years and two months).    1920 Catawba County, NC, Census   Hse. No. Fam. No. Name * Relat. Home Description Education Birth State ** Occ. *** Ind Last First O/R F/M Sex Race Age S/M W School Read Write 26 26 Caldwell William P. Head O F M W 50 W   No Yes NC Farmer General Farm     ----- Robert O. Son     M W 16 S No Yes Yes NC Labor Home Farm     ----- Maud M Daughter     F W 14 S No Yes Yes NC None       ----- Tiny Daughter     F W 13 S Yes Yes Yes NC None       ----- Berlie Daughter     F W 11 S Yes Yes Yes NC None       ----- Mary Daughter     F W 9 S       NC None       ----- Rhoda Daughter     F W 7 S       NC None       ----- Lillie Daughter     F W 6 6/12 S       NC None       ----- Frank Son     M W 3 2/12 S       NC None   *Relation, **Occupation, ***Industry       In 1930, there were still six children living with Bill Caldwell on the family farm in Caldwell Township in Catawba County, NC.  The children still living at home were Maudie (age 24), Tiny (age 22), Mary (age 19), Rhoda (age 18), Lillie (age 15) and Frank (age 13).  Lillie and Frank were still attending school.    1930 Catawba County, NC, Census   Hse. No. Fam. No. Name * Relat. Home Description Education Birth State ** Occ. *** Ind Last First O/R Value Sex Race Age S/M Wd Age Md School Read Write 185 185 Caldwell William P. Head O 2500 M W 58 Wd 24 No Yes NC Farmer General Farm     ----- Maudie M. Daughter     F W 24 S   No Yes NC Farm Laborer Farm     ----- Tiny Daughter     F W 22 S   No Yes NC None       ----- Mary Daughter     F W 19 S   No Yes NC Farm Laborer Farm     ----- Rhoda Daughter     F W 18 S   No Yes NC Farm Laborer Farm     ----- Lillie Daughter     F W 15 S   Yes Yes NC None       ----- Frank Son     M W 13 S   Yes Yes NC None   *Relation, **Occupation, ***Industry       Frank married Vera Ofelda "Bunk" Cline on 27 Mar 1937 in Catawba County, NC, when he was 20 years old and she was 16.  Vera was born 31 Jul 1920 in Catawba County, NC, and was the daughter of Ernest Otha Cline (1893 - 1961) and Callie Espie Brotherton Sherrill (1891 - 1981).        The 1940 Census shows William "Bill" Pinkney Caldwell still living in the Caldwell Township of Catawba County, NC.  The only child that was still living with Bill was his son Frank.  Frank was 23 years old and had recently married Vera Ofelda Cline, age 19.  Frank had completed 3 years of High School and Vera had completed 4 years of High School.   1940 Catawba County, NC, Census   Fam. No. Home O/R Home Value Live on Farm Name * Relat. Description Education Birth State ** Occ. *** Ind Last First Sex Race Age S/M Wd School Highest Level 160 O 1700 Yes Caldwell P. William Head M W 69 Wd No 6 NC Farming Farm         ----- L. Frank Son M W 23 M No H-3 NC Farming Farm         ----- Vera Wife F W 19 M No H-4 NC     *Relation, **Occupation, ***Industry       Frank and Vera's marriage produced at least four children.   Children of Frank Leonard Caldwell and Vera Ofelda Cline Name Birth Death Spouse Donald Leonard Caldwell 01 Oct 1940 Catawba Co, NC   Mary Ann Gilleland m. 09 Jun 1961 Nelson William Caldwell 21 Nov 1944 Catawba Co, NC   Carolyn Ann Fish m. 02 Nov 1963 Sharon Elizabeth Caldwell 16 Dec 1950 Catawba Co, NC   Ronnie Caldwell Myra Annette Caldwell 25 May 1954 Catawba Co, NC   Michael Dean Robinson m. 09 Jun 1973       The following WWII Draft Registration Card shows that Frank was 23 years old, married to Vera Ophelia (Cline) Caldwell, and living at Route 11, Maiden, Catawba County, NC.  The Registration Card also includes Frank's signature.   WWII Draft Registration Card       Philip & Leslie Robinson Loftin's Wedding - 2001 - Photo with all the Grandparents (Left to Right) melvin Robinson, Margaret Bowman, Frank & Vera Cline Caldwell, Leslie & Philip Loftin, Willie Loftin       Jason & Jennifer Robinson's Wedding - Photo with Jason Robinson's Grandparents (Left to Right) Frank & Vera Caldwell, Jason & Jennifer Hoyle Robinson, Margaret Bowman and Melvin Robinson       Frank Leonard Caldwell and Vera Ofelda Cline Caldwell             Frank and Vera both died 23 Dec 2010 as a result of an automobile accident.  Both are buried in the cemetery of Mt. Ruhema Baptist Church in Maiden, Catawba County, NC.             OBITUARY - Frank Leonard "Jim" Caldwell   Frank Leonard "Jim" Caldwell October 30th, 1916 - December 23rd, 2010   Frank Leonard "Jim" Caldwell, 94 of Maiden, went to be with his heavenly father on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.   Frank "Jim" was born October 30, 1916 in Catawba Co, NC.  He was the son of the late William Pinkney Caldwell and Mary Elizabeth Crouse Caldwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by BROTHERS, Albert Washington Caldwell and Robert Osborne Caldwell; SISTERS, Maudie Caldwell Lawing, Tinie Elizabeth Caldwell, Berlie Caldwell Lawing, Mary Caldwell Reinhardt, Rhoda Caldwell Reinhardt and Lillie Caldwell Robinson.   He was a retired employee of Jackson Buff in Conover. He was a lifelong member of Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church in Maiden, where he served as a deacon and a member of the choir.   SURVIVORS include SONS, Donald Leonard Caldwell and wife, MaryAnn of Maiden, William Nelson Caldwell and wife, Carolyn of Newton; DAUGHTERS, Sharon Caldwell and husband, Ronnie of Summerville, SC, Myra Caldwell Robinson and husband, Michael of Newton, NC; GRANDCHILDREN, Michael Caldwell, Melissa Cope and husband, Trey, Mark Caldwell and wife, Lyn, Cherie Brown and husband, Michael, Christy Buff and husband, Jimmie, Janet Underwood and husband, Gary, Leslie Loftin and husband, Philip, Linda Reiter and husband, John, Jason Robinson and wife, Jennifer; GREAT GRANDCHILDREN, Harlie Cope, Callie Cope, Sadie Underwood, Addie Brown and Nathan Robinson.   A service of remembrance will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 2010 at Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church. The Rev. Patrick Purdy and Rev. Marion Powell will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery.   The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:45 p.m. at the church prior to the funeral.   Memorials may be made to the Gideons International, Lincolnton Camp, 136 West Generals Blvd, Lincolnton, NC 28092-3548.         OBITUARY - Vera Cline Caldwell   Vera Cline Caldwell July 31, 1920 - December 23, 2010   Vera Cline Caldwell, 90, of Maiden, went to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.   Born July 31, 1920, in Lincoln County, Vera was the daughter of the late Ernest Otha Cline and Callie Brotherton Cline. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her HUSBAND of 73 years, Frank Leonard Caldwell; SISTERS, Challie-Bain Cline Beal, Avis Cline Little, Juanita Cline Drum, Evelyn Cline Campbell and Jeanette Cline Black.   She was a retired employee of Bassett Furniture and Desota Furniture. She was a member of Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church in Maiden, WMU and helped with VBS & GA's.   SURVIVORS include SONS, Donald Leonard Caldwell and wife, MaryAnn, of Maiden; William Nelson Caldwell and wife, Carolyn, of Newton; DAUGHTERS, Sharon Caldwell and husband, Ronnie, of Summerville, S.C., Myra Cline Robinson and husband, Michael, of Newton; GRANDCHILDREN, Michael Caldwell, Melissa Cope and husband, Trey, Mark Caldwell and wife, Lyn, Cherie Brown and husband, Michael, Christy Robinson Buff and husband, Jimmie, Janet Underwood and husband, Gary, Leslie Robinson Loftin and husband, Philip, Linda Reiter and husband, John, Jason Robinson and wife, Jennifer; GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN, Harlie Cope, Callie Cope, Sadie Underwood, Addie Brown, Nathan Robinson; sisters, Lois Snipes of Newton, Helen Campbell of Denver, N.C., Josephine Little of Maiden.         SOURCES   "The Genealogy Of James Caldwell and His Descendants" By Ray Von Caldwell Copyright 1968 Newton, NC   Thanks to Philip & Leslie Robinson Loftin for sharing the photos of Frank & Vera   Thanks to Mike & Myra Caldwell Robinson for sharing the books about the genealogy of the Caldwell & Robinson Families