Caldwell, William B., M.D., dailywas born in Columbia, Ky., on April 3, 1818.

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Daily Baptist Encyclopedia Post by Jim Curran

Caldwell, William B., M.D., was born in Columbia, Ky., on April 3, 1818. After finishing his literary education he studied medicine at Lexington, Ky., for a time, graduated in that science at the University of Pennsylvania, and located in his native town in 1841. In 1846 he removed to Louis- ville, where he rapidly acquired one of the most extensive and lucrative practices in the city. This he retained until failing health compelled his retirement. He confined himself strictly to his profession, and thereby acquired a large fortune. In 1869 he consented to fill a seat in the Legislature of his State. He united with the Baptist church in Columbia in 1837 and continues a faithful and efficient member. He has been prominent in the Executive Board of the General Association of Baptists in Kentucky since 1846. In 1837 he married Miss Ann Augusta, daughter of Hon. James Guthrie, who was also a Baptist, a woman of intelligence, culture, and piety, and whose large estate was liberally used for the cause of Christ. From the Baptist Encyclopedia by William Cathcart