James E. Caldwell

Background

Caldwell, James E. was born on September 18, 1854 in Memphis, Tennessee. Son of Alexander Samuel and Matilda Watson (Sheppard) Caldwell.

Education

Educated private schools and business college.

Career

Rogers Clarke, Meredith, Dandridge (deceased). Proprietor James East. Caldwell, general insurance, 1876-1896. President Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company, 1890-1913, Chairman of the Board, 1913-1925.

President First and Fourth National Bank, Nashville, since 1912.

President Nashville Trust Company. Chairman of the Board Southern Bell Telephone Сompany.

Director Missouri State Life Insurance Company, Saint Louis, Missouri Chairman board of trustees Peabody College Democrat in Tennessee matters, Republican nationally.

Achievements

• James E. Caldwell has been listed as a noteworthy banker. by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• Other Work

  • Author: Recollections of a Life Time, 1923.

Connections

Married May Winston, October 12, 1875. Children: James East. (deceased), Elsie (Mistress Daniel F. Carter Buntin), Charles Winston, William Underwood (deceased), Shirley (deceased), Margaret (deceased), May Winston (deceased).