Biographies
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Thomas Caldecott b1743 – Rare Book Collector and Shakespearian Scholar – The Worthies of Warwickshire – Frederick Leigh Colvile
Born at Rugby in 1743, was the only son of William Caldecott * of that place, by his first wife. He was educated at Rugby and Winchester Schools, and at New College, Oxford, where graduated B.C.L. in 1770. He was for many years an eminent Counsel on the Oxford circuit, Attorney General of Chester, and […] Continue reading
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Captain Alexander William Bradfield Caldecott – Killed in Dramatic Tiger Attack!
Captain Alexander William Bradfield Caldecott had the beginning of a prestigious military career, serving in India. Sadly, it was tragically cut short at the age of 29 in the most dramatic way. Here is his story. Alexander William Bradfield Caldecott was born in either Jul or Aug 1837 in Bradfield, Berkshire to Charles Marriott Caldecott, […] Continue reading
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Frederick Caldicott b1841 – A Family Torn Apart by Loss
The story of Frederick Caldicott is one full of loss and separation, ultimately leading to a tragic end. Frederick Caldicott was the eldest son of Joseph Caldicott and Caroline Connop in 1841 in Coventry. He was the younger brother of Joseph and Caroline’s two daughters, Emma and Caroline. He grew up to become a printer, […] Continue reading
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Alfred Millwater Caldicott 1827 – 1875 – Adventure and Misadventure
Born in Birmingham, Alfred Millwater Caldicott grew up in the industrial Midlands of England, but sought out a new life in paradise. Although his adventures were tragically cut short, his legacy lives on in Australia which he made as his new home. Alfred Millwater Caldicott was born on 22 October 1827 in Birmingham to printer, […] Continue reading
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Thomas Weaver Caldicott 1854-1928 – The Young Pioneer Who Rose From Shaky Origins
Thomas Weaver Caldicott started off his life with humble beginnings shrouded in humiliation and scandal and yet through his tenacity, spirit of adventure and moral upstanding he turned his life around… on the other side of the world! Thomas Weaver Caldicott was born to Sarah Caldicott in 1854 in Kingsland, Herefordshire and he was baptised […] Continue reading
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Cecil Leonard Caldicott – 1899 – 1942 – Served in Both World Wars
Cecil Leonard Caldicott paid the ultimate price for his country. He served in both World Wars and suffered greatly. Here’s his story. Cecil Leonard Caldicott was born on 26th May 1899 at Mount Bryan East, South Australia to John Oswald Caldicott (otherwise known as Jack) and Susan Sophia Dunstan. He was the great-grandson of Alfred […] Continue reading
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John Alexander Caldecott 1835 – 1924 – Hero or Villain – Probably a Bit of Both!
John Alexander Caldecott was an interesting character whose descriptions and actions portray a complex man who had a distinguished army career, but it was conflict within his family which shrouded his later life. John Alexander Caldecott was born on the 10 December 1835 to Charles Marriott Caldecott and Margaret Smith and was the grandson of Abraham Caldecott, […] Continue reading
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Abraham Caldecott – Lord of the Manor at Rugby – 1763 – 1829
Descended from Thomas Calcott of Berkshire, Abraham Caldecott was born into an esteemed family of Rugby. He was notable for his influence in Rugby School, for his civil service and, later in his role as a magistrate. He was born to William Caldecott of Catthorpe and Anna Deacon in about 1763 and was the youngest […] Continue reading
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Clement Guest Caldecott – 1869 – 1935 – Half-brother of Randolph Caldecott and Pharmaceutical Chemist
Clement Guest Caldecott was born in 1860 in Chester, Cheshire. He was the third child of John Caldecott, accountant of Chester, and his second wife, Maria Guest and twin to Florence Guest Caldecott. John Caldecott first married Mary Dinah Brookes on 27 Sep 1842 and the couple had seven children – John George, William Brookes, […] Continue reading
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Alfred Caldecott – 1850 – 1936 – Famous Philosopher and Brother of Randolph Caldecott, Famous Artist
There is much information written about the life and works of Alfred Caldecott and rightly deserved as tribute to the life of this highly accomplished philosopher and author. As this website is based around my One-Name Study which is largely based on genealogical research, I will base this mini-biography of Alfred Caldecott mainly on the […] Continue reading
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