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
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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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