Earlene and List:
As I previously stated the reunion is being sponsored by descendants of
Andrew Jackson Caddel. He was the son of William CADDEL (brother to John
Calvin Caddel and Andrew Henderson Caddell) and grandson of Andrew
Caddel that married Jean Henderson of Orange County, NC. Of course all
Caddell descendants are welcome.
Most of Andrew Jackson Caddel's descendants live in north central and
west Texas. Some live in California and one I know of lives in
Washington state. There are not too many, at least with the CADDELL
name.
I will probably be there early on the 27th, since I plan being there
only the one day. That's when all will be gathering for the noon meal
Sunday. Others will be visiting on Friday and Saturday at the facility.
The following is transcribed from a mailing sent out by Mary Frances
Caddell Gilliam.
Bill Caddell
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Friday Jun 25th through Sunday June 27th.
Greetings:-----The Fifth Annual Caddell Reunion will be at TEXINS on
Lake Texoma.... Once you reach Pottsboro, TX (west of Denison, TX)
follow Hwy 120 north abt 9 miles. You will pass turnoffs to most of the
resorts: Tanglewood, Loe's Highpoint, The Lighthouse, Little Mineral,
etc. Continue until you see an orange sign on the left side of the road.
It says TEXINS and VFW. Turn left, continue following the road. VFW will
be on the left and the road to TEXINS will veer to the right. It will
lead you to an electric gate. To the left of the gate is the caretaker's
residence where you can gain access between 8 am and 5 pm. Tell the
caretaker you are there for the Caddell Reunion.
Jack Mercer or Mary Frances Gilliam are responsible for the guests. They
have property there where they have a cabin and also a park space for
their trailer. Someone will check the gate every 20 minutes after 5 pm
until 7 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Mobile Phone numbers:
Barney Gilliam............909-815-5760
Geneva Caddell McCoy......817-271-2180
There is a lake swimming area and playground for the kids near the
Pavilion. Bring life jackets as there are no life guards. The water get
pretty deep since it is a lake. Children must be watched. There is
horseshoe pits and volleyball areas. You have to furnish your own play
equipment. There is a dock to fish from and lots of shade trees. We will
have the large open air Pavilion for meal and gathering Sunday June
27th, bring what you want to eat and drink for your family. I plan to
bring a brisket. A ham is also easy to bring. Everyone pools food and
eats well. Barney will be at the cabin early Friday. I may be also.
Geneva plans to come on Friday. Junior usually comes on Thursday. Woodye
& Jack will be gone this year on vacation. This was the only time their
friends could go with them. Betty & John plans to use our trailer.
Barney's cabin lot is No. 128. There are sandy tent sites to camp for $8
a night. They have electricity and grills. Trailer hookups are $12 a
night. Geneva is going to rent the small covered Pavilion, where
everyone can visit. It has several tables. Each family will need to put
in $5 to cover the cost of the Pavilion on Sunday the 27th. Charge is
$50 for 50 people. For 51-100 it is $100 per day. We have always been
able to get by with $50. If more people come then the cost per family
will be more. Ice is $1 a bag, pay as you take, honor system.
Bring pictures. Eric bring your guitar. I hope Jim and Dan will also
bring their musical instruments. We will have a great time.
My address is 998 Gilliam Road, Bells, TX 75414, Tel 903-965-4857
Geneva's is 1005 Vaquero, Ft Worth, TX 76108, Tel 817-246-7538
Barney is 850 Gilliam Rd, Bells, TX 75414, Tel 903-965-4452
Motels: Discounts are available. All rates based on 2 double beds with 2
adults & 2 children under 17.
Days Inn, 1831 Texoma Pkwy, Sherman, TX 75090, $48.95 +
tax..........1-800-329-7466
Grayson House, 2105 Texoma Pkwy, Sherman, TX, $49+
tax..............1-800-723-4194
Super 8, 111 Farm Rd 1417 east, Sherman, TX 75090, $45.88 +
tax.......1-800-800-8000
LaQuinta Inn, 2912 Hwy 75 N, Sherman, TX 75090,
$69+tax...............1-800-687-6667
Holiday Inn, 3605 S US Hwy 75, Sherman, TX 75090 $69-$79 +
tax........1-800-465-4329
Holiday Inn Express, 801 N US 75, Denison, TX 75020, $69-$79 +
tax....1-800-465-4329
Ramada Inn, 1600 S Austin, Denison, TX 75020, $44 +
tax...............1-800-272-6232
Motel 6, 615 N Hwy 75, Denison, TX 75020, $43 +
tax...................1-800-466-8356