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{{Short description|American politician}}
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|predecessor =
|predecessor =
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|office2 = [[Connecticut State Comptroller]]
|office2 = [[Connecticut State Comptroller|Comptroller of Connecticut]]
|governor2 =[[Thomas Joseph Meskill|Thomas Meskill]]<br />[[Ella T. Grasso]]<br />[[William O'Neill (Connecticut politician)|William O'Neill]]
|term_start2 = 1974
|term_start2 = 1974
|term_end2 = 1991
|term_end2 = 1991
|predecessor2 = Nathan G. Agostinelli
|predecessor2 = [[Nathan G. Agostinelli]]
|successor2 =[[Bill Curry (politician)|Bill Curry]]
|successor2 = [[Bill Curry (politician)|Bill Curry]]
|office3 = Member of the [[Connecticut Senate]]
|term3 = 1958-1974
|birth_name=
|birth_name=
|birth_date = {{birth date|1927|6|13}}
|birth_date = {{birth date|1927|6|13}}
|birth_place = [[Bridgeport, Connecticut]]
|birth_place = [[Bridgeport, Connecticut]], U.S.
|death_date = {{Death date and age|2013|10|9|1927|6|13}}
|death_date = {{Death date and age|2013|10|9|1927|6|13}}
|death_place = [[Stratford, Connecticut]]
|death_place = [[Stratford, Connecticut]], U.S.
|party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
|party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
|spouse =Eileen Young
|spouse =Eileen Young
|children =
|children =
|occupation=attorney
|occupation=attorney
|alma_mater = [[Fairfield University]]<br>[[University of Connecticut Law School]]
|alma_mater = [[Fairfield University]]<br />[[University of Connecticut Law School]]
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'''James Edward Caldwell''' (June 13, 1927 – October 9, 2013) was an American politician in the state of [[Connecticut]]. He served in the [[Connecticut State Senate]] from 1958 to 1974, and as [[Connecticut State Comptroller]] from 1974 to 1991, the longest term of any comptroller in the state's history.<ref>http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ctpost/obituary.aspx?pid=167486193</ref>
'''James Edward Caldwell''' (June 13, 1927 – October 9, 2013) was an American politician from the state of [[Connecticut]]. He served in the [[Connecticut State Senate]] from 1958 to 1974, and as [[Connecticut State Comptroller]] from 1974 to 1991, the longest term of any comptroller in the state's history.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ctpost/obituary.aspx?pid=167486193| title = J. Caldwell Obituary (2013) - Stratford, CT - Connecticut Post| website = [[Legacy.com]]}} </ref>


Caldwell was a veteran of [[World War II]] and an alumnus of [[Fairfield University]] and the [[University of Connecticut Law School]].<ref>https://archive.org/stream/regis78conn#page/106/mode/2up</ref>
Caldwell was a veteran of [[World War II]] and an alumnus of [[Fairfield University]] and the [[University of Connecticut Law School]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://archive.org/stream/regis78conn#page/106/mode/2up| title = Register and manual - State of Connecticut : Connecticut. Secretary of the State : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive| year = 1978| publisher = Secretary of the State}}</ref>


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Named "Man of the Year" in 1967 by his alma mater, Fairfield University, he was a member of the St Charles Holy Name Society, the [[Ancient Order of Hibernians]], the [[Knights of Columbus]], the [[American Legion]], and Fairfield Prep Latin Scholars.<ref name=legacy>{{cite web|title=J. Edward CALDWELL|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/HartfordCourant/obituary.aspx?n=J-Edward-CALDWELL&pid=167493704|publisher=legacy.com|access-date=29 January 2014}}</ref> He was a founding members of the [[Fairfield University Glee Club]] and sang tenor in church choirs and barbershop quartets.<ref name="legacy" />
==Social responsibilities & hobbies==

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Chosen, Man of the Year in 1967 by his alma mater Fairfield University, he also served as a member of the St Charles Holy Name Society, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and Fairfield Prep Latin Scholars.<ref name=legacy>{{cite web|title=J. Edward CALDWELL|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/HartfordCourant/obituary.aspx?n=J-Edward-CALDWELL&pid=167493704|publisher=legacy.com|accessdate=29 January 2014}}</ref>

Ed had great passion for music and was also gifted with a rich voice. One of the founding members of the Fairfield University Glee Club, he worked as as a tenor soloist. His performances in church choirs and barbershop quartets were much appreciated. Only shortly before his death, at age 86, Ed was singing with the Coastal Chordsmen Barbershop Chorus. He always loved to share his talent with others at social and civic events. He had Irish eyes that always smiled at everyone.<ref name=legacy>{{cite web}}</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 06:49, 13 December 2024

J. Edward Caldwell
Comptroller of Connecticut
In office
1974–1991
GovernorThomas Meskill
Ella T. Grasso
William O'Neill
Preceded byNathan G. Agostinelli
Succeeded byBill Curry
Member of the Connecticut Senate
In office
1958-1974
Personal details
Born(1927-06-13)June 13, 1927
Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedOctober 9, 2013(2013-10-09) (aged 86)
Stratford, Connecticut, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseEileen Young
Alma materFairfield University
University of Connecticut Law School
Occupationattorney

James Edward Caldwell (June 13, 1927 – October 9, 2013) was an American politician from the state of Connecticut. He served in the Connecticut State Senate from 1958 to 1974, and as Connecticut State Comptroller from 1974 to 1991, the longest term of any comptroller in the state's history.[1]

Caldwell was a veteran of World War II and an alumnus of Fairfield University and the University of Connecticut Law School.[2]

Named "Man of the Year" in 1967 by his alma mater, Fairfield University, he was a member of the St Charles Holy Name Society, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion, and Fairfield Prep Latin Scholars.[3] He was a founding members of the Fairfield University Glee Club and sang tenor in church choirs and barbershop quartets.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "J. Caldwell Obituary (2013) - Stratford, CT - Connecticut Post". Legacy.com.
  2. ^ "Register and manual - State of Connecticut : Connecticut. Secretary of the State : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive". Secretary of the State. 1978.
  3. ^ a b "J. Edward CALDWELL". legacy.com. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
Party political offices
Preceded by
Julius J. Kremski
 Democratic nominee for Connecticut State Comptroller
1974, 1978, 1982, 1986 		Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Comptroller of Connecticut
1975–1991 		Succeeded by
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