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Surnames: Caldwell
Classification: Query
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I am not related by any means to Dr. Caldwell. I have some info for his decendents
however. Dr. Andrew Caldwell came in 1870 to Mellonville, Florida (now Sanford) from
North Carolina for his health. He had consumption. He built his home and planted an orange
grove. ( this grove was uniuqe as he experimented with many variaties of flowers and
fruit. some of the trees are still on the property) Dr. Caldwell was married to Julia and
had 7 children. All but one was born in North Carolina.
I have an interest in this family as his house is still standing in original condition and
I am buying it. I plan to restore the home and try to get it on the National Historical
Landmark program. It is considered to be the oldest house in Sanford, Florida. If anyone
is interested in gathering info about this family please let me know.