Obituary of Mrs. Minnie Campbell Caldwell Ironton Register, Aug. 21, 1890
Mrs. Minnie Campbell Caldwell died at her home in Bridgeport last Friday. She had been sick for some weeks, but none supposed that death would be the result; so, when the news came last Saturday of Mrs. Caldwell’s death, this community, where she was raised and which knew her so kindly, was greatly shocked. The malady which took her off so suddenly was of a spinal character that resulted in brain inflammation.
The remains were brought here Sunday, and on Monday afternoon, the funeral occurred at her parent’s residence. There was a large attendance, for all held the deceased in sweet remembrance. Rev. E. E. Moran conducted the services and spoke warmly of her virtues.
The choir composed of Mrs. Stanley Lee, Miss Ricker, Messrs. T. C. Davis, H. B. Wilson, and E. J. Bird sang three pieces: “She is Gone,” “Come ye Disconsolate,” and “Beyond the Weeping.” The singing was beautiful and impressive. The interment was at Woodland. The pallbearers were H. B. Wilson, H. E. Norton, F. C. Tomlinson, S. B. Steece, W. S. Kirker, S. G. Gilfillen, and Mr. Buchanon.
Minnie Campbell Caldwell was born in Ironton in November 1856 and was in her 31st year. In 1876 when she was 20 years of age, she was married. She lived here all her life until six years ago when she moved to Bridgeport, Ohio.
Her husband and one little boy are left to mourn that she is no more. Mrs. Caldwell was a bright, cheerful woman. Sunshine followed her always; in her happiness, others rejoiced wherever she went. She leaves the world a memory as gentle and sweet as the odor of spring flowers.
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