title: George F. Caldwell
text: # George F. Caldwell
  
  George Freeman Caldwell (June 20, 1840 – August 19, 1933) was an American farmer and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for the 1889–1890 session.
  
  ## Biography
  
  Caldwell was born on June 20, 1840, in Chautauqua County, New York. During the American Civil War, he served with the 32nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment and the 16th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. Later, he owned a farm in Otter Creek, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. Caldwell's other places of residence include Walworth County, Wisconsin; Winnebago County, Wisconsin; Olmsted County, Minnesota; Winona County, Minnesota; and Augusta, Wisconsin.
  
  In 1861, Caldwell married Helen Harkness. They had eight children. Caldwell was a Baptist.
  
  ## Political career
  
  Caldwell was elected to the Assembly in 1888. Other positions he held include chairman (similar to mayor) and member of the town board (similar to city council) of Otter Creek. He was a Republican.
  
  