Mazomanie Sickle November 26, 1920
May 14, 2021
by Mary Noonan
Samuel Coldwell died Monday, November 6, 1920, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Noonan. He has been in failing health for several years.
He was born in Sheffield, England, on September 24, 1835. With his parents, brothers, and sisters, he sailed for America, landing at New Orleans November 6, 1849, going from there by steam boat to St. Louis where the family remained a year.
They then moved to Vermont Township, Wisconsin, where they settled on a farm. During the Civil War he enlisted September 2, 1864, in the First Regiment of Heavy Artillary, Wisconsin Volunteers. He served under Capt. Peck until his discharge June 10, 1865, at New Orleans. While a resident of Wisconsin he was a member of the State Legislature, The Assembly in 1881.
About 18 years ago Mr. Coldwell and family moved to Humphrey, Nebraska. His wife died June 23, 1919. His brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Survivors are three sons and five daughters: Mrs. Nellie Neilam, Alemna, Kansas; Ralph Coldwell, Sioux City, Iowa; Mrs. Fred Borneman, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; James Coldwell, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Mrs. Fred Pfeifer, William, Mrs. Wm Noonan, and Mrs. John Bender of Humphrey, Nebraska. Mrs. Nielan was unable to attend the funeral. Services were held Wednesday with burial in a cemetery near Humphrey, Nebraska.