Early Life and Times of Boone County, Indiana, published May 1877, republished 1974

WILLIAM COLDWELL. This grand old man was born in Nicholas County, Ky.,
January 6, 1819; married to Margaret Young, January 9, 1840. Mrs. Young was born
February 9,1823. The following are his children's names: John R., Mary J., Margaret A.,
William C., Sarah E., James F., David E., Robert N., Atpher M., Nellie M. The
following are deceased: Mary J., Atpher M., Nellie M. All are buried at the Shannondale
Cemetery, in Montgomery County, Ind. Mrs. Coldwell's maiden name was Margaret Hill.
Mr. Coldwell's father's name was John Coldwell, died September 23, 1835; his wife died
May 12, 1847, and both are buried at the Cox Cemetery. They were born in Nicholas
County, KY., and were among the first to settle in Jefferson Township. William
Coldwell, the subject of this sketch, is one of the stanch men of his township. Both him
and his wife are members of the Christian Church. In person, Mr. Coldwell is a fine
looking man, full six feet high, dark hair and complexion. He owns a fine farm in the
northwest part of Jefferson Township. To him and family the writer is indepted for
kindness received in gathering material for the "Early Life and Times in Boone County."

COLDWELL YOUNG HILL