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Surnames: Caldwell, Hutchinson,
Classification: Query
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I'm trying to research Andrew, David and Frank Caldwell. All were from North Carolina
originally. Not sure what part yet, Andrew was the middle brother and became a Doctor as
did David. Frank became a lawyer I belive, still checking that out. Dr Andrew Caldwell
had a wife Julia, who in turn had 8 children. Andrew and David moved to Florida about
1865-1868, I have the original land abstracts of the house that Andrew built by hand
using only pegs ( no nails) to build his two story house. David had a house in Sanford
Florida and a thriving practice, Andrew would make house calls as far away as Tampa. I
have much information about these brothers but am really wanting to find out where in
North Carolina they may have come from......Andrews' Great Grand-daughter is 82 years
old and came to see me the other day and tell stories of her father David ( andrews son)
growing up in "Mellonville" Florida. She is a wonderful resourse and I will be
having lunch "Tea" as she calle!
d it in the near future.
I would like very much to help this family find thier roots or cousins who would like to
have the info I have found on this Caldwell family, I am not related but have an interest
as I am aiming to make thier home a national landmark after restoration. If anyone can
offer any information on this family, I would appreciate it. They appear to have a very
colorful history with a great-great grandfather having been friends with George Washington
and turning down the chance to sign the Declaration of Independence...
Thanks for any and all help
Dawn