John Caldwell

Biography

John Caldwell lived from 1758 to 1804, a period of revolutionary change and nation-building in America. His life, though brief by modern standards, encompassed the transition from colonial rule to independent statehood.

Caldwell's place in Frankfort Cemetery reflects his connection to Kentucky's early history and community. Though records of his specific endeavors are limited, his presence among the early settlers and citizens of Frankfort marks him as part of the generation that established the foundations of the American republic.