McGill Library
McLennan Library Building3459 rue McTavish
Montreal, Quebec
H3A 0C9
Person
Caldwell, James, -1815
active 1792
James Caldwell was a Montreal-based merchant. He was also known for his military involvement in Lower Canada as he was appointed militia captain in 1797, major in 1811, and lieutenant-colonel of the 1st Battalion in 1813. Caldwell died on 18 April 1815 after a long and painful illness which left him frail and weak.