J. A. Caldwell

J. A. Caldwell
Member of the Nevada Assembly from the Nye County district
In office November 8, 1876 – November 5, 1878 Serving with Thomas J. Bell
Preceded by	John B. McGee and P. M. Ellison
Succeeded by	W.B. Taylor and Joseph T. Williams
Sheriff of Nye County
In office 1872–1876
Preceded by	Robert Stein
Succeeded by	W.H. Huyck
Personal details
Political party	Democratic

J. A. Caldwell was an American politician and county sheriff. A Democrat, he served in the Nevada Assembly between 1876 and 1878.^[1]

Caldwell became sheriff of Nye County after he was elected to that office on November 5, 1872. He was re-elected after his first term ended, and served until the elections on November 7, 1876. During those elections, Caldwell was elected as one of the two representatives of Nye County in the Assembly. The other representative was Thomas J. Bell.^[2]

Caldwell's term started the next day, and he served in one session.^[1][3] His mandate ended in November 1878 following the next elections, where W.B. Taylor and Joseph T. Williams were chosen as Caldwell and Bell's successors.^[2]

References

1. Parker, Renee; George, Steve, eds. (2006). Political History of Nevada (11th ed.). p. 247. Archived from the original on January 29, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
2. Thompson; West (1881). History of Nevada. Oakland, California. pp. 513–14. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
3. "Nevada Legislature: The Constitution of the State of Nevada". July 28, 1864. Retrieved November 27, 2016.