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on Apr 29 2013 19:01 | We want everyone's participation. Let's make this the largest McIntosh gathering we have ever had. Let's show the people of the United States how the McIntosh Clan can come together and make history. Caucausians, Blacks, Indians, anywhere and all races of MacIntosh (McIntosh) ONE LOVE!!!! | |
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on Mar 11 2013 18:02 | 
2013 marks the 100th year of family gatherings for the descendants of Josiah McIntosh, Sr. In June 1913, Josiah McIntosh, Jr., known as Joe, caring for his 102 year old Father, Josiah McIntosh, Sr., conceived the idea of a "family gathering". Josiah Sr., being a former slave, had seen families destroyed, split up and denied the opportunity of being together. He constantly emphasized to Joe Jr., the importance of family knowing and supporting one another. This emphasis encouraged Joe Jr,. and his wife, Mattie Ruffin McIntosh to call his and her siblings, their families; 14 of their children (some grown-up) and their families to their home in Jefferson, Texas to share in a feast and fellowship. This feast and fellowship began a celebration that has continued for 100 years for the Joe Jr., clan and some of the clan of his siblings. This year, 2013, the Joe Jr., clan, as our ancestors did that first gathering in 1913, is calling together as "one big family" all descendants of Josiah McIntosh, Sr. Our family will commemorate the 100th celebration in Jefferson, Texas August 30, 2013 August 31, 2013 September 1, 2013.
Family, For Lodging we have made the following arrangements:
Hotel Name: Hampton Inn Location: 5100 E End Blvd S Marshall, Texas 75672 Phone# 903 927 0079
Rate: $69.00+ tax=total cost of $77.97 per room Doubles/queen/King ((30 rooms are reserved: 20 doubles / queen / 10 King))
Reserved for two nights: Friday, August 30 Saturday, August 31 (((additional nights may be reserved at same rate depending on availability)))
Reserved for: McIntosh Family Reunion confirmation # 82574684 Check in: 3:00 p.m.; out: 11:00 a.m.
Reservation deadline: July 15, 2013 To make reservations, Call Hotel directly.
Features: Hotel Rooms Deluxe Hot breakfast Free wireless internet Exercise room Microwave/refrigerator Business center/ Hair dryer/ coffee maker Internet access Iron/ironing board 37 inch LCD/HDTV 2 phone lines
Campground Facility "What's Up Retreat" 6534 Highway 43 Jefferson, Texas 75657 903 824 7106
Cabins $100.00 @ day …large $50.00@day...small Specific information re: cabins, Please call/e-mail Dorothy Cooper @832 6898681;; <dcooper@primewayfcu.com>; To make reservations, Call "What's Up Retreat" directly.
RV hook-ups
________________________________________ Family,
Contact me for additional information: Vern Cooper, Houston Area McIntosh-Ruffin Family President 281 236 7639 Vern Cooper <vcooper@slb.com>
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| | | Posted by: Virnelda Lewis
on Mar 7 2013 22:48 | 
2013 marks the 100th year of family gatherings for the descendants of Josiah McIntosh, Sr. In June 1913, Josiah McIntosh, Jr., known as Joe, caring for his 102 year old Father, Josiah McIntosh, Sr., conceived the idea of a "family gathering". Josiah Sr., being a former slave, had seen families destroyed, split up and denied the opportunity of being together. He constantly emphasized to Joe Jr., the importance of family knowing and supporting one another. This emphasis encouraged Joe Jr,. and his wife, Mattie Ruffin McIntosh to call his and her siblings, their families; 14 of their children (some grown-up) and their families to their home in Jefferson, Texas to share in a feast and fellowship. This feast and fellowship began a celebration that has continued for 100 years for the Joe Jr., clan and some of the clan of his siblings. This year, 2013, the Joe Jr., clan, as our ancestors did that first gathering in 1913, is calling together as "one big family" all descendants of Josiah McIntosh, Sr. Our family will commemorate the 100th celebration in Jefferson, Texas August 30, 2013 August 31, 2013 September 1, 2013.
Family, For Lodging we have made the following arrangements:
Hotel Name: Hampton Inn Location: 5100 E End Blvd S Marshall, Texas 75672 Phone# 903 927 0079
Rate: $69.00+ tax=total cost of $77.97 per room Doubles/queen/King ((30 rooms are reserved: 20 doubles / queen / 10 King))
Reserved for two nights: Friday, August 30 Saturday, August 31 (((additional nights may be reserved at same rate depending on availability)))
Reserved for: McIntosh Family Reunion confirmation # 82574684 Check in: 3:00 p.m.; out: 11:00 a.m.
Reservation deadline: July 15, 2013 To make reservations, Call Hotel directly.
Features: Hotel Rooms Deluxe Hot breakfast Free wireless internet Exercise room Microwave/refrigerator Business center/ Hair dryer/ coffee maker Internet access Iron/ironing board 37 inch LCD/HDTV 2 phone lines
Campground Facility "What's Up Retreat" 6534 Highway 43 Jefferson, Texas 75657 903 824 7106
Cabins $100.00 @ day …large $50.00@day...small Specific information re: cabins, Please call/e-mail Dorothy Cooper @832 6898681;; <dcooper@primewayfcu.com>; To make reservations, Call "What's Up Retreat" directly.
RV hook-ups
________________________________________ Family,
Contact me for additional information: Vern Cooper, Houston Area McIntosh-Ruffin Family President 281 236 7639 Vern Cooper <vcooper@slb.com> | |
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| | | Posted by: Virnelda Lewis
on Feb 21 2013 10:05 | | Josiah McIntosh, Sr(our relative on the mule) lived with and stressed to his son Josiah McIntosh, Jr., the importance of family coming together. Josiah Jr., called together his siblings, their spouses/children and the community to plan for this "big" gathering. In 1913 the Reunion took place. You are needed! Plans for our 100th Reunion August 30, 2013 August 31, 2013 September 1, 2013 in our family hometown of Jefferson, Texas are being discussed tomorrow night Friday February 22, 2013 7:00 p.m. Juanita Compton 10414 Royal Oaks Houston, Texas 77016 713 633 9020 Your input is needed!!!! Pat McIntosh Lewis
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| | | Posted by: Virnelda Lewis
on Feb 13 2013 22:04 | Members of the McIntosh-Ruffin Family "Search/Plan" Committee for the 100th Reunion wil make a "turn-around" trip to Jefferson, Texas Saturday, February 16,2013. The Committee will secure/finalize information on Lodging and the site(s) for our reunion weekend activities. The family plans to leave Saturday at 6:30 a.m., from Cousin Juanita's 10414 Royal Oak Houston, Texas 77016 Interested??? Contact: Bert Spellmon 4612 Leffingwell Houston,Tx 77026 713 865 0029 Juanita Compton <juanita.compton@sbcglobal.net>; 713 633 9020 We need to know if you are interested no later than Thursday evening February 14th to plan for the transportation!! | |
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| | | Posted by: Virnelda Lewis
on Jan 30 2013 02:35 | Happy Anniversary Niq Niq! 10 years ago (1/30) I married the man of my dreams. The one who completed me. The one who stepped in and stepped up and took care of me and mines. And who actually took a lot of slack for doing so. Yet LOVE conquered all that we've been through over the years as a couple. Not only am I happy but proud to say when we made that commitment to be faithful partners in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, in joy as well as in sorrow. The promise to love unconditionally, to support each others goals, to honor and respect, to laugh with and cry with , and to cherish each other for as long as we both shall live. We've remained true to it ALL~ HAPPY ANNIVERSARY "Moto-Moto"! HOT-HOT!!! | |
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| | | Posted by: Virnelda Lewis
on Jan 30 2013 02:05 | Family, We ask that you please go to the following site:
There you will find important information concerning Dr. Spellmon's (Mann) wedding February 9, 2013.
contact # 281 777 1544 (Alphonso) | |
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| | | Posted by: Virnelda Lewis
on June 19 2012 09:54 | June 4, 2012 Men of the McIntosh Family,
We’re approaching the 99th Annual McIntosh-Ruffin Family Reunion. We the Houston McIntosh-Ruffin Family Reunion Planning Committee ask that each of you (the men) share in the underwriting of the Reunion . Each of you is asked to give $100.00. The combined monies will be used for our three day celebration….. ·Friday Night Meet/Greet; ·Saturday’s Reunion Picnic; ·Sunday’s Fish Fry; ·Materials & equipment for activities and rental of the facilities.
Our goal is that monies received will: 1.cover all expenses; 2.allow each McIntosh-Ruffin Family Member to attend the reunion without any additional financial burden.
The money is needed by July 1, 2012. This date will allow an ample amount of time for final preparations.
The accomplishing of our goal and the success of our 2012 Reunion is dependent upon you! It is important that we hear from you.
We are hoping for 100% cooperation/participation because initial planning for our “Centennial Reunion—2013” begins here!
Thanking you in Advance,
The Houston McIntosh-Ruffin Family Reunion Planning Committee | |
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