The Annual Reunion project will be available for all Bucks County Families to place their information. I am starting with a mere few and will add to as time goes on. If you would like yours displayed here please E-mail me. I prefer not to place new newspaper editions on my site since this is a History of Bucks County web page. In addition I will place old newspaper articles regarding a family on the page. I do not like to install names of living persons on my page, Larry Hillpot. Phil Provost proofed the first 50 pages 7, Mar., 2004
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| Albright Family 9/8/1921 | NINETY ALBRIGHTS IN REUNION AT CHALFONT: The first Saturday in September 1919 the Albrights had a get-to-gether meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Landis near Plumsteadville, September 1920 again, and Saturday, September 3, 1921, they held a reunion at Funks Forest Park, Chalfont. There were about ninety present. A business meeting was held and the officers of the previous year were re-elected: President, Oliver H. Albright, of Philadelphia; secretary, Walter H. Albright, of Blooming Glen, treasurer, Grover C. Albright, of Lansdale; historian, Daniel Albright, of Philadelphia working committee, Miss Ida Fretz, Mahlon Funk; entertainment committee, Mrs. Kathryn Taylor, Misses Anna Schelp, Amanda Albright. Daniel Albright, the historian gave a brief sketch of the Albright history for some generations back. Due to the heat the meeting was not prolonged. A meeting with a good program is anticipated for another year which reunion was decided to be held, September 16, 1922. The third Saturday in September. The oldest member present was Mrs. Lydia Albright, Schelp, of Chalfont; the youngest member, John Gerald Albright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Graham Albright, of Schwenksville, 7 weeks old. The members who attended the reunion were the descendants of the late John Albright and Henry Albright, of Hilltown. The sons and daughters of these men with their children and grandchildren who were at the reunion were as follows: Mrs. Tillie Albright, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Albright and children Chester, Jr., and Kathryn; Miss Amanda Albright, all of Lansdale; Mrs. Charles Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Smith, Mrs. Arthur ______ and children Caroline and ___than of Hilltown; Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Keller, of Perkasie; Mr. and Mrs. Wesley F. Albright and children, Marion and Cameron, of Lansdale, Mary Elaine Albright, Mrs. Henry N. Arn__ and son, Burton of Philadelphia, descendants of Henry Albright, deceased for many years were Mr. and Mrs. George Scheip, Mr. and Mrs. William Scheip, and daughter, Pearl, Line Lexington; Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Reiff and children, Anna, David and Lydia Silverdale; Mrs. Samuel Miller and son, Herman of Sellersville; Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Zendt and three children of Souderton; Mrs. Harry Roberts and son Titus and Miss Anna Scheip of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver H. Albright, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Cunningham and daughter, Joan, Reuben Albright; Mrs. Kathryn Taylor and son, Mahlon, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Landis and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Webster Landis, Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Albright and children Gladys, Webster and Grover, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Landis and children, Elbert and Luther, of Plumstead; Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Albright, of Blooming Glen; Mr. and Mrs. Denis Albright Karl Albright and Mrs. May Hett, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Addison Albright, Mrs. Robert Albright and son, Glenn, of Souderton; Mr. and Mrs. Graham Albright and children, George, Hazel and John Gerald of Schwenksville; Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Daub, and daughter, Loretta, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Albright, and daughter Grace Vivian, Mrs. Chester Albright and children, Chester, Jr., and Kathryn. |
| Althouse Family 9/14/1922 | ALTHOUSE CLAN HOLDS REUNION AT PERKASIE: The Althouse family held its annual reunion at Perkasie Park, Saturday afternoon. Dr. Calvin O. Althouse, of Philadelphia, the president of the association, presided. Mrs. Cora Althouse Havens and Mrs. Osborne, of Philadelphia, rendered a vocal duet, "Wake Up, Little Girl." The death of John D. Althouse, of Palmyra, N. J., who had not missed a gathering of the kin, was reported and his life eulogized by the president. Rev. Silvins, unavoidably detained by a Brooklyn appointment, promised a report and data on his branch of the family by the next reunion. The historical data of the family, it was decided to make as complete as possible. There are nearly 500 names on the association's mailing list. The chairman expressed the wish that the Ringgold Band, of Reading of which Monroe Althouse is the director, or Paul Althouse, of the Metropolitan Opera Co., might be secured to boost the attendance at the annual gatherings. DR. STOUT'S ADDRESS: Dr. Samuel Stout addressed the audience, reviewing a recent European trip of thirty-three physicians. He pictured middle Europe as "sinking," predicting an utter collapse if reparation demands are pressed at this time. All the productive wealth of Austria, has been taken from her. Help is needed at rate of four loaves of bread a month. (6000 kronen a month, a loaf of bread costing 1500 kronen).Thousands of people form in line for bread; that's all they demand. Unless Austria's money becomes of more value than tissue paper, millions will starve. The solution of the problem has not been offered by any one. In the better part of Vienna, Dr. Stout witnessed a resident pick up a bone from the street eat with relish the little gristle that clung to the end. JUDGE PATTERSON'S REMARKS: Former Judge Paterson was the orator of the day. He agreed with the preceding speaker that the world is in a tremor. The spirit of unrest is everywhere. There is no denying the terrible distress following the international error of war days. Civilization will have to pay the penalty of its international indiscretions and in the process learn a better way of life. "Let's mind our own business, keep house at home and not become busy-bodies in the world neighborhood," was the homely advice on which he based his talk on the value of family virtues, old fashioned but of tremendous service in ushering in a better day. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: The election of officers in the selection of all the old officers as follows: President, Calvin O. Althouse; vice president, E. E. Althouse; secretary, E. C. Stout; treasurer, Daniel Althouse. The following prizes were offered to members of the family: Silver cup, to Warren Umstead, the five and half weeks old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Umstead, of Perkasie, R. D. 3, the youngest person present; silver cake knife to Mrs. R. Lewis, Bayonne, N. J., aged 88 years, the oldest lady; silver pencil to Anthony Althouse, Philadelphia, aged 86 years, the oldest man. |
| Althouse Family 8/25/1921 | ALTHOUSE REUNION IS HELD AT MENLO PARK: One hundred members of the Althouse family met in reunion Wednesday, at Menlo Park, Perkasie, and held only a short session on account of the stormy weather. These officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Prof. Calvin O. Althouse, of Philadelphia; vice president, E. E. Althouse, of Sellersville; secretary, Dr. Stoudt, of Philadelphia; treasurer, Daniel Althouse, of Philadelphia. Dr. Eisenberg, of Philadelphia, delivered the address. Music was furnished by Mrs. Cora Havens and Mrs. Osborne. An effort will be made at once to have Paul Althouse, a singer with the Metropolitan Opera Company, of New York, to be present at the reunion next year to be held on the third Wednesday in August. |
| Angeny Family 9/15/1921 | ANGENY REUNION IS HELD ON LABOR DAY: Labor Day the sixteenth annual reunion of the Angeny clan was held at the old homestead in Haycock township, now the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smell. The day was spent in playing some games of ball and quoits by the men, a program of prayer, addresses and music. Owing to sickness and an accident a number were unable to attend. Those present were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smell, William Smell, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Palmer and daughters, Erma and Naomi, Clayton Angeny, Miss Mary Beck, Haycock; Mr. and Mrs. David Angeny, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Angeny, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Angeny and daughters, Margaret and Grace, Arthur Angeny, Danboro; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Angeny, Abram and Lydia Angeny, Mildred Hockman, Plumsteadville; Mr. and Mrs. P. Harvey Fluck and son, Earl, Mr. and Mrs. John Fluck and children, Charles and Mabel, Mrs. Leidy Kratz and children, Helen, Lyman, Harvey and Sylvanus, Mrs. John Wolf and children, J. Willard and Freda, Marianna Fluck, Keller's Church; Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Fluck, Bethlehem; Mr. and Mrs. Asher Weikle, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Weikel and son, H. Stanley, Willis Smell, Quakertown; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Angeny and son, Harold, Bessie Hockman, Allentown; Mr. and Mrs. Willis Angeny and son, Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Potts and son, James, Jenkintown; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kneule, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Meyers and daughter, Alice, Jersey City, N. J.; rev. and Mrs. S. E. Moyer and daughter, Ruth, Perkasie; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Crouthamel and daughter, Ruth, Richlandtown. Bounteous meals were served. Four marriages and five births occurred during the last year. |
| Angeny Family 9/8/1933 | Angenys Held Reunion: Applebachsville, Sept. 7.-The 28th annual reunion of the Angeny clan was held on Labor Day at the old homestead near here. The place is now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schmell. On account of the rainy weather many relatives were not present. A dinner was served, and later a program was rendered and games were enjoyed by the children. The oldest person present was John King, 88 years, of Riegelsville, who was given a one dollar bill,. One death, 2 marriages and 3 births were reported. The following program was rendered: singing, "Blest Be The Tie That Binds;" prayer, Rev. Samuel E. Moyer, Perkasie; reading of minutes by the secretary, Mrs. J. Warren Angeny, Doylestown; report of historian; singing, "Angeny Reunion Song;" recitation, "My Report," Ralph Angeny, Danboro; recitation, "We Do Our Part," Lorraine Angeny, Plumsteadville; recitation, Alice Angeny, Danboro; recitation, "Little Orphan Annie," Wilhelmina Angeny, Danboro; recitation, "A Big Boy," David Angeny; address, Rev. Samuel E. Moyer; offering and singing, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." |
| Balliet Family 7/13/1922 | REUNION OF BALLIETS: Bethlehem, July 5.- This is the season for family reunions, popular among Pennsylvanians of German descent. The Balliets met at Neffsville and 200 attended. The election follows: President, Nathan Balliet, of Lehighton; vice president, Dr. A. O. Kisner, of Bethlehem; secretary, Harry Balliet, of Slatedale; treasurer, Edgar Balliet, of Balliettsville; historian Prof. Deatrick, of Kutztown; librarian, Miss Deatrick, daughter of Prof. Deatrick, of Kutztown. There were 151 present at the Lapry reunion at Sellertown, coming from all over this section of the county. At Nazareth the Hoches met and the Kitchlines gathered at Oakland Park. |
| Barber Family 8/18/1933 | BARBERS HELD REUNION: Washington Crossing, N. J., Aug. 12.-Descendants of the late James and Rebecca Thackry Barber met at Washington Crossing Park, N. J. The day was spent playing games, swimming, and running races, for which prizes were given. In the afternoon a business meeting and entertainment was called to order by the president, Raymond Cadwallader, Sr. The meeting opened by repeating the Lord's Prayer; Bible reading, Mrs. Augustus Leedom; singing, "Barber Reunion," composed by Mrs. Burton K. Benner; reading, Florence Duerr; solo, Jean Delany; reading, Mildred Bowman; singing, composed by Mrs. Benner, Mrs. Howard Church, Mrs. Arthur Bowman and Mrs. Frank Saxton; recitation, Doris Saxton; duet, Florence and Merida Duerr: duet, Mrs. Harvey Longshore and Mrs. Harper Delany; hymn, "Bless Be The Tie That Binds." The following officers were elected for the following year: President, Raymond Cadwallader, Sr.; vice president, Mrs. Harvey Longshore; secretary, Mrs. Harper Delany; treasurer, Miss Mildred Bowman; recording secretary, Miss Catherine Rothermel; entertainment committee, Mrs. Frank Saxton; Florence Duerr and Dorothy Hunt; sport committee, Mrs. Willard Leedom. The reunion will be held in 1934 the first Saturday in August at Sullivan's Grove, Washington Crossing, N. J. |
| Bates Family 7/28/1921 | LAWN PARTY AT CHALFONT: Mrs. George Bates, of Chalfont, entertained at a lawn party Friday afternoon. Miss Kate Koehler, of Eureka; Miss Marion Vandegrift, of Bristol; Mrs. Bertha Angeny, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Allen G. Angeny, Mrs. Stuart Hartzel, Mrs. Russell M. Hartzell, Mrs. John C. Frick, Mrs. Edwin U. Smiley; Misses Ethel Wiser, Elsie M. Hartzel, Bessie Pearson, Elizabeth High. |
| Bean Family 6/30/1921 | BEAN FAMILY MEETS IN EIGHTH REUNION: One hundred members of the Beans family gathered at "Oak Knoll," Hatboro, Saturday, the home of the Misses Goenter at 10 a. m., for their eighth annual reunion. Family dinner was served on the lawn at 12 o'clock and at 2 p. m. the family assembled on the front lawn to enjoy the entertainment provided by the juniors and children. The following program was given: Song, "Our family Tree," by reunion; concert recitation Robert Reid, William Reid Richard Reid; "Nursery Rhyme," Mary Lucille Smith; "Little Jac Horner," Orin Albert Smith; solo, Banes Walker; "The Gladness of Nature," Helen Goentner; memorial to John R. Banes, one of the oldest members, recently deceased, by Reba Cornell; recitation, Margaret Carrell; recitation, "Summer Time," F. Barnes; impersonation, "Selecting Wall Paper, Mrs. Chester H. Reid; music, "The Sweet Bye and Bye," Ethel Beans; recitation, Robert Reid; recitation, "The Psalm of Life," Elizabeth Betts; piano selection, Dorothy Fretz; recitation, "A Friend in the Garden," Elwood Barnes; recitation Little Floe's Letter," Elmira Betts; reading, "Johnny's History Lesson," Mrs. Willis Barnes; history from Mrs. Elizabeth Cornell's family; recitation. "The Bald-headed Man," Betty Funson; vocal duet, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. McLaughlin. FIRST ISSUE OF JOURNAL: The first issue of the family journal edited and read by Miss Marion Goetner contained many items which are a source of great interest and pride to the family. The journal contained a letter from Mrs. Laura B. Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Beans, Hartsville, who with her husband is engaged in a great work of education at Berea College, Berea, Ky. Two members of the family were graduated this summer: Mildred Walton, great granddaughter of Isaac Beans at Hatboro High School, and Dorothy Fretz, great granddaughter of Joseph Beans at Doylestown High School. Two little folks, Margaret, in J. J. Carrell's and Franklin, in Frank Beans Carrell's home were present. Byron Beans of Sidney Australia, third son of Stacy B. Beans, visited his parents during the past year. This member of the Beans Family has lived in foreign countries for fifteen years, first in London, England, representing the Keystone Watch Case Company of Riverside, N. J. He has now entered business for himself in Sidney, Australia. His family is fortunate in having frequent visits from him, he having made his last visit just a few months ago. Mrs. Thomas Beans, 92 years of age, again journeyed from Moorestown, N. J., to be present with the family at this reunion. The usual business meeting closed the festivities of the day. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: The following officers were elected: John C. Beans, president; Wesley W. Naylor, vice president; Alice M. Betts, secretary; Mabel A. Barnes, assistant secretary; Emma L. Naylor, treasurer. Committee - Fred C. Beans, Mrs. Willis Barnes, Mrs. Daniel G. Fretz, Philip Smith. Committee on genealogy: Mr. Walker, Sara Goentner, Joseph Carrell. The reunion then adjourned to meet in 1922 at the home of Philip Smith, Pineville. MEMBERS PRESENT The following members were present: Carrie H. Tomlinson, Cyrus L. Tomlinson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bissey, Mrs. Elizabeth Slotter, Mrs. Ella Butterworth, Lahaska; Mary Carrell, Margaret E. Carrell, Hatboro; Helen M. Goentner, Glenside; W. K. Goentner, Hatboro; Mr. and Mrs. J. Addis Puff, Rushland; Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Funston, Elizabeth Funston, Florence Funston, Annette Funston, Philadelphia; Sara D. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Hatboro; Joseph Carrell, Jr., Hatboro; Ezra Carrell, Hatboro; Mrs. Charles T. Goentner, Overbrook; Mrs. J. B. Goentner, Willow Grove; Mr. and Mrs. James P. McLaughlin, Hamilton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Reid, Robert Reid, William Reid, Richard Reid, Elizabeth Reid, Parkesburg; Hogeland Barcalow, Alice V. Barcalow, Hatboro; Elinor M. G. Stradling, George P. Stradling, Philadelphia; Mary E. Beans, Moorestown, N. J.; Frank C. Colby, Hatboro; Bessie Muir Carrell, Frank Muir Carrell, Neshaminy; Fred F. Beans, Elizabeth A. Beans, Florence E. Beans, Mechanicsville; Mrs. William B. Goentner, William B. Goentner, Glenside; Mr. and Mrs. Wesley W. Naylor, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Betts, Roland N. Betts, Elmira A. Betts, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Smith, Lucille Smith, Orin Smith, Heston Smith, Pineville; Mary E. Beans, Hartsville; Mrs. Isaiah Beans, Philadelphia; Mary I. B. Roberts, Moorestown, N. J.; Jacob K. Krewson, Forest Grove; John C. Beans, Hatboro; Bessie E. Beans, Hatboro; Samuel Beans, Esther Beans, Leonara Beans, Newtown; Myrtle F. Hibbs, Dorothy E. Hibbs, Morrisville; Bernice M. Carrell, Joseph Carrell, Margaret Carrell, Hatboro; Benjamin H. Barnes, Mrs. Anna M. Barnes, Mabel A. Barnes, Willis D. Barnes, Mrs. Willis D. Barnes, Elwood W. Barnes, Frank H. Barnes, Ruth Allison Barnes, Alice M. Betts, Elizabeth Betts, Mrs. Jennie Buckby, Miss Ida Buckby, Dorothy Fretz, Mrs. Daniel Fretz, Doylestown; Miss Marion Goentner, Sara Goentner, Katherine Goentner, William Goentner, Hatboro. |
| Beans Family 8/3/1914 | Sent to me by Linda Musgrave, October 10, 2002. Beans Family holds First Annual Reunion. Organization effected and next meeting to be held at the same place- Many members present-Dinner served on the lawn. The first annual reunion of the Beans family was held at Indian Spring Farm, the home of Watson Beans, Mechanicsville, Pa., on Saturday, August 29, 1914. Dinner was served on the lawn at which prayer was offered by Rev. Jacob Krewson and an address of welcome was made by Miss Mabel Barnes. After dinner the family came together and effected an organization and the following officers were elected: Watson Beans, Mechanicsville, president; Fred C. Beans, Trenton, N. J., vice-president; Alice M. Betts, Edison, secretary; Mabel A. Barnes, Doylestown, assistant secretary; Emma Naylor, Pineville, treasurer. A general committee was appointed to provide for an annual reunion. It was decided to meet again next year on the last Saturday in August at the same place. MEMBERS PRESENT The following members of the family were present: Watson Beans, Elizabeth Beans, Fred Beans, Ida Beans, Warren Beans, Elsie Beans, Warren Beans, Jr., LeRoy Beans, Isora L. Beans, Grover Beans, Mechanicsville; Anna Beans Barnes, Mabel A. Barnes, Watson B. Barnes, Benjamin H. Barnes, Carrie B. Fretz, Myrtle B. Fretz, Dorothy Fretz, Clarence Vasey, Eleanor Vasey, Clarence B. Vasey, Jr., Harry H. Beans, Doylestown; Elmer Doane, Emma Doane, Elma Doane, Finesville, N. J.; Estella Doane Bucklein, Weehawken, N. J.; Rosa Beans Miriam Beans, Silas Beans [ although there are many more my copy has an obstruction and will need to get another copy Schick Family 8/25/1933 Shicks Held Reunion: Richlandtown-The ninth annual reunion of the Schick family was held on Sunday, August 6th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Ritter, north of this place. Those present were Mrs. Carrie Ritter and daughters, Edna, Florence and Caroline, and son, Uriah, Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schick, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hessler and son, Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Keller, Mrs. Annie Rupert, Howard Rupert, Mrs. Mamie Rice, Quakertown, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schick and daughters, Dorothy, Marian and Betty, and son, Charles, Jr., and Mrs. Laudenslayer, Milford Square; Mr. and Mrs. C. Milton Schick, Coopersburg; Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Ritter and daughters, Helen and Mamie, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hinkle and son, Leidy and daughter, Henrietta, Richlandtown; Percy Derr, Fred Knule, Pennsburg. |
| Beans Family 8/23/1920 | Beans Family's Oldest Member, 91, Attended: Attending the seventh reunion of the Beans family Saturday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley W. Naylor, Pineville, was Mrs. Thomas Beans, of Moorestown, aged 91 years. Every year Mrs. Beans makes a point of being present on these family occasions and the effort she makes is greatly appreciated. At 12 o'clock a b family dinner was served on the lawn. The first table of sixty members had just finished and preparations were rapidly being made to seat another sixty members when St. Swithin sent a gentle reminder that he meant to be with them. There was a rush for shelter but the family quickly adopted the motto expressed by one of the members, "Never mind what you cannot help," and went philosophically on with their enjoyment of the occasion. At 3 o'clock the president called the family together to listen to the program which consisted mainly of a splendid address. "The Doctor and His Relation to the Family" by Dr. John Beans Carrell, of Hatboro, and a paper on the "Family History" by Mrs. Mary Beans Roberts, of Moorestown, N. J., which gave evidence of a great deal of diligent and painstaking research. Miss Marian Goenter voiced the pride felt by the reunion in having Dr. Carrell deliver so able an address for their benefit. Officers elected were: Fred C. Beans, Trenton, N. J., president; John C. Beans, Hatboro, vice president; Alice M. B. Betts, secretary; Miss Mabel A. Barnes, Doylestown, assistant secretary; Emma L. B. Naylor, Pineville, treasurer; Rev. William H. Johnson, Woodbury Heights, N. J., chaplain; Dr. John Beans Carrell, Hatboro, Miss Sara Goentner, Hatboro, Joseph K. Beans, Trenton, N. J., committee. Roll call of the nine branches of the family showed that so far but three branches had been represented at the reunions. The treasurer's report was accepted and a vote of thanks was extended to Harry A. Beans, of Doylestown for his generous provision of ice cream. Miss Mabel Barnes read the record of marriages, births and deaths after which the reunion extended to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley W. Naylor a vote of thanks for their generous hospitality. Dr. Carrell advocated having the Beans coat of arms placed upon stationery to be used by members who cared to do so. A few brief but appropriate remarks were made by Rev. Jacob Krewson, who has honored the reunion by his presence at each annual gathering. Miss Marian Goentner invited the reunion to come to Oak Knoll, Hatboro, in 1921. Miss Dorothy Fretz, of Doylestown, was accompanist while the reunion sang "The Family Song." Members of the family present were... |
| Bergey Family 7/21/1921 | BERGEY REUNION JULY 30: At the Bergey family reunion, to be held at Menlo Park Perkasie, Saturday, July 30, Judge John Faber Miller, of Norristown, will deliver the address of the day. Prof. M. Frank Bergey, of Philadelphia, has arranged a musical program for the reunion and will have an orchestra from the city present. Dr. David H. Bergey, of the University of Pennsylvania, with the executive committee, has arranged a very fine program. A large family gathering is expected at the reunion. |
| Bergey Family 8/3/1922 | TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL BERGEY CLAN REUNION: Close to 500 members of the Bergey clan met at Sanatoga Park, Saturday, on the occasion of their twenty-first annual reunion. Rev. James Riley Bergey, the president presided, and a program of music and addresses was rendered. Music was furnished by an orchestra, the conductor of which was Frank Bergey, of Philadelphia. A duet "I Walk With the King," was rendered by Rev. William Barnes Lower and Rev. James Riley Bergey. An address was delivered by Rev. Vernon D. Grubb, of Brownback's Reformed Church, Chester county. A program of sports was carried out under the direction of Ralph Moyer. The matter of publishing a family history was discussed and probabilities are that several hundred copies will be published in the near future. Officers for the ensuing term were elected as follows: President, Rev. James Riley Bergey, of Baltimore; vice president, G. F. P. Wanger, of Pottstown; corresponding secretary, Dr. D. H. Bergey, of Philadelphia; recording secretary, Rev. William Barnes Lower, of Philadelphia; treasurer, W. S. Bergey, of Line Lexington. Memorial services were conducted by Rev. James R. Bergey for a few moments before adjourning in memory of the following, who died since the reunion a year ago. ____ Bingeman, of Calgary, Canada; Mrs. Charles H. Johnson, of Bridgewater, Pa.; David K. Bergey, of Lederach, Pa.; Jacob M. Renewalt, Abram M. Moyer, of Norwood, Pa.; W. B. Landis, Kitchener, Ontario; Nathaniel H. Keeler, of Towamensing, Pa.; G. A. Clemens, of Lower Salford; Ephraim B. Kratz, of Dicksburg; Henry, son of Howard Bergey, of Elroy; Carlos Doe, of ... |
| Bergey Family 9/13/1928 | Bergey Families Held Their First Reunion: FOUNTAINVILLE. Sept. 7-Descendants of the late Abram and Nancy Bergey held their first reunion at Fountainville Chapel on Labor Day. Those present were Oliver Bergey, Sr., James Bergey, Mrs. Salome Leister, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Bergey and children. Grace, John and Chester and Miss Mary Shelly, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gehman and children. Esther, Florence and Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bishop and family, Edgar, George and Gertrude Bishop, Nelson Bergey, Abram Godshalk, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Heacock, Ruth Heacock, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Nice and Lawrence and Martha Nice, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Huber, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Bergey, Monroe, Viola, James, Howard, Anna Mae, Alma and Clarence Bergey, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Bergey, Ruth, Mary, Emma, Alice and Elizabeth Bergey, Abram R. Bergey, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Godshalk, Leroy and Leonard Godshalk, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Thut, Barbara Thut, James McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Gross and sons, James and Howard, John B. Funk, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Myers and children, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rosenberger, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Garges and children, Leanna Anglemoyer, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Morris. Three births and one marriage were reported. There were no deaths. |
| Bergey Family 9/5/1901 | BERGEY FAMILY IN REUNION: The second annual reunion of the Bergey family was held at Menlo Park, Perkasie, on Saturday last, when about 175 members were present to participate in the greetings of the assembly. Very few Bucks countains were present, the most of the visitors coming from Montgomery and Chester counties and Philadelphia. The family organization was formed last year at the same place. Next year's gathering will be held at Ringing Rocks park, near Pottstown. The rain interfered with the out-door attractions, but the speech making was held under cover. President J. R. Bergey, of Doylestown, presided. The following officers were elected to serve the ensuing year: President, Rev. J. R. Bergey, Doylestown, vice president, A. M. Bergey, Norristown; recording secretary, Dr. D. H. Bergey, Philadelphia; corresponding secretary, Rev. J. Barnes Lower Wyncote; treasurer, Henry B. Bergey, Kulpsville; historian, Dr. D. H. Bergey... |
| Bird Family 6/1930 | BIRD FAMILY REUNION: Hatboro, June 2.-The annual Bird reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bird, "Hatboro Farms," The affair was also in honor of the birthday of Isaiah Bird and a shower for Miss Gladys Douthwaite, both of Phila. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bird, Hazel Bird, Lucy Road, Joseph Frye and Harry Fox, all of Hatboro, Isaiah Bird and daughter, Mildred, Gladys Douthwaite and John Hill, Phila.; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie B. Appes and children, Jane and Walter, Ethel Read, Dunellen, N. J., Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Read and sons, Harry and Isaac, Blairstown, N. J., Mrs. Frank Budd and children, Marion and Leslie, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Henry, Newtown. |
| Bittner-Werley Family 8/24/1922 | BITTNER-WERLEYS MEET: Allentown. Aug. 17 With four hundred members present, the twenty-second annual reunion of the Bittner-Werley clans was held at Neffsville. The following officers were elected: President, Payson Bittner, of Palmerton; vice president, William P. F. Werley, of Allentown; recording secretary, Dr. C. D. Werley, of Jordan; corresponding secretary, Adam E. Bittner, of Allentown; treasurer Phaon W. Bittner, of Jordan; historians, the Rev. Jacob W. Bittner, of Kultztown, and the Rev. W. W. Kistler, of Coopersburg. |
| Bodine Family 7/12/1928 | Bodines Held Reunion: TRENTON, July 6-The twentieth annual reunion of the Bodine family was held in Cadwallader Park. After a picnic lunch the meeting was called to order by William H. Bodine, of Florence, temporary chairman. A letter of regret from Mrs. Joseph Bodine, of Washington, was read. A committee composed of Mrs. Joseph Bodine, Miss Elsie Bodine and Gilbert Bodine was appointed to present resolutions on the death of Rev. John V. Bodine, of Tallman, N. Y., president of the family association for 20 years. Officers of the association were elected as follows: President William H. Bodine, of Florence; vice president, Mrs. Joseph Bodine, Washington; secretary, Miss Elsie M. Bodine, Florence; treasurer, Gilbert Bodine, Rockaway. Eighty-two members of the family were present from Washington, D. C., Philadelphia, Woodbourne, Erwinna, Tullytown, Phillipsburg, Stockton, Florence, Jersey City, Kingston, Frenchtown and Milford. |
| Cadwallader Family 9/15/1921 | CADWALLADER FAMILY REPUBLISHES HISTORY: Three addresses were made by members of the family Saturday at the eleventh annual reunion of the Cadwallader Family Association, descendants of Benjamin and Hannah (Bradfield) Cadwallader, at the home of B. Harrison Haldeman, Danboro. Sixty-five members of the family were present. Twenty of those present attended every one of the eleven r. An election of officers resulted as follows: President, Washington Cadwallader, Warrington; secretary, Mrs. Arilla Keeler; treasurer, William Bonner; historians, Miss Martha Cadwallader, Warrington, and Eli Trumbauer, Wilmington, Del. Addresses were made by Frederick Vincent, Wilkes-Barre; Benjamin A. Haldeman, Harrisburg, and Arthur Bonner, Kutztown. As a result of the discovery of many mistakes in the published history of the family, it was decided to republish the history with corrections made by the historians. Three births and two deaths were reported as follows: Births: Linda Wilson Cadwallader to Howard and Sadie Cadwallader, Warrington, March 3, 1921; Harold Harvey Haldeman to B. Harrison and Laura M. Haldeman, Danboro, March 2; John Brooke to Samuel and Lillian G. Cadwallader, Philadelphia, January 26, 1921. Deaths: Joseph Randall, Doylestown; Dr. Samuel G. Price, Doylestown. Members of the family were present from Warrington, Chalfont, New Britain, Doylestown, Furlong, Newtown, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Kutztown, Wilkes-Barre and Danboro. The next reunion will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cadwallader, Hartsville. |
| Cadwallader Family 9/13/1928 | Cadwallader Reunion Convened at Byberry: BYBERRY, Sept.-9-Washington Cadwallader, Warrington, was elected president of the Cadwallader Family Association at the annual reunion which was held at the home of Edwin Bonner, at this place yesterday. Members of this association are the descendants of Benjamin and Hannah Bradfield Cadwallader, who settled in Buckingham township about 1800. Benjamin and Hannah Bradfield Cadwallader were the descendants of the Cadwallader clan, who migrated from Wales a few generations previously. The early settlers located in this vicinity and one branch is still located here. A short program of music and addresses was given and letters were read from several members were unable to attend. A list of deaths, births and marriages was also given. Among the deaths noted was that of the family historian, Wesley Haldeman, Newtown, whose funeral took place the day following the reunion. Miss Martha Cadwallader, Warrington, was elected to succeed the late Mr. Haldeman. Mrs. Arilla H. Keeler, Phila., was elected secretary and William P. Bonner, Somerton, was elected treasurer. The reunion next year will be held on the second Saturday in Sept. at the home of Arthur Bonner, Kutztown... |
| Cadwallader Family 9/14/1922 | CADWALLADERS GIVEN NEW FAMILY HISTORY: Plans for getting the young people more interested in the family and its reunions entered into the addresses made Saturday at the reunion of the descendants of Benjamin C. and Hannah (Bradfield) Cadwallader, at the home of Russell Cadwallader, Hartsville. There were about seventy present. Men of the clan pitched quoits and the young folks had various games during the day. There was the usual big dinner and a business dinner. Addresses were made by Rev. A. E. Stuart, of the Neshaminy of Warwick Presbyterian Church, in whose congregation are many members of the clan; Antrim Haldeman, of Harrisburg, who emphasized the need of keeping the young people interested and given a large part, and Washington Cadwallader, Warrington, president, who gave some sidelights on the history of the family. The old homestead, he said, is on the road leading East from the store at Horsham. Incidentally it was developed that Benjamin C. Cadwallader, the grandson of John Cadwallader, a minister, who came over from Wales in 1697, was a poet. As a result of this disclosure the members were asked to read pieces of his poetry at the next reunion. Mr. Cadwallader also asked for information concerning the genealogy of the family at the next reunion, particularly certain corrections which must be made to the published history of the family. Information was given concerning a new branch in New York State and a history of it is to be gotten. Eli Trumbower, the historian is ill and was unable to be present, but a letter from him was given reporting two births and two deaths, as follows: Births Lucretia Diamond Shepherd, daughter of Harold M. and Agnes B. Shepherd, Wilkes-Barre, March 28, 1922; William Cadwallader, son of Samuel and Lily Cadwallader, Philadelphia, January 29, 1922. Deaths: Warren Cadwallader, Philadelphia, April 25, 1922; John DuBois, Jr., Doylestown, December 29, 1921. Recitations were given by Catherine Cadwallader, Warrington, and James Haldeman, Danboro. Remarks were also made by Wesley Haldeman, Newtown. William Bonner, Somerton, was appointed chairman of the sports committee. The next reunion will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Brinker, Castle Valley, the second Saturday of September, 1923. Officers elected as follows: President, Washington Cadwallader; vice-president, Grant Cadwallader, Wilkes-Barre; secretary, Arilla Keeler, Newtown; treasurer, William Bonner. Those at the reunion: Mrs. Sarah Cadwallader, of Warrington, was the oldest member present, and the youngest was Harold Haldeman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Haldeman, Danboro. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Haldeman, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Haldeman, James and Harold Haldeman, Danboro; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Haldeman, Newton Haldeman and Kenneth Cypers, Bridge Valley; Wesley Haldeman, Ella May Haldeman and Arilla Haldeman Keeler, Newtown; Stella Cadwallader, Mrs. Adeline Cadwallader and Samuel Cadwallader, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Tomb, son, Robert, Mrs. Shepherd, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Cadwallader and son, Harold, of Wilkes-Barre; Mr. and Mrs. William Bonner, Charles Bonner, of Somerton; Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Haldeman and son, Robert, of New Britain; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cadwallader, J. Russell Cadwallader, Jr., of Hartsville; Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Martin, Chester Howard, Ruberta and Grace Martin, of Chalfont; Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Brinker, Charles, Nellie, Sarah, William James M., Caroline and David Brinker, of Castle Valley; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Abbott, Modesta, Sara and Gilbert Abbott, Mrs. Sarah Cadwallader; Mr. and Mrs. Washington Cadwallader, Paul, Eleanor, Kathryn, Anna and Atlee Cadwallader, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cadwallader, Charles C. and Linda Corson Cadwallader, of Warrington; Antrim Haldeman, of Harrisburg, and Rev. A. E. Stuart, of Hartsville. |
| Carrell Family 8/24/1922 | CARRELL FAMILY REUNION: Descendants of James and Dianah Carrell will attend the twenty-first annual reunion of the Carrell Family Association, September 9th, at the home of Miss Mary Opdyke, near Ivyland. Secretary Ezra P. Carrell will give a short sketch of land holdings. There will be a three minute talks by many relatives, a half hour for the little folks, music and games on the lawn. |
| Carrell Family 9/3/1908 | CARRELL REUNION: The seventh annual reunion of the descendants of James Carrell and Dianah Van-Kirk will be held at Willow Grove, Saturday, September 12th, 10 a. m. The officers of the association are Benjamin F. Banes, president; Howell E. MacNair, vice-president; Joseph Carrell, Jr., treasurer; Ezra P. Carrell, corresponding secretary; William H. Hart, recording secretary; Thomas B. Harper, Chairman executive committee; Rev. R. C. Montgomery, chaplain. A program has been prepared which will include: Short family sketch by the Corresponding secretary, recitations by the little ones, five-minute reminiscences and anecdotes by members of the different branches of the family. Music in charge of Charles Hoover, Philadelphia. Appropriate prizes will be presented to the winners of the various contests. These sports will include baseball, tennis, running, sack and potato races, jumping, etc. |
| Carrell Family 8/11/1921 | REUNION OF CARRELLS: Hundreds of members of the Carrell Family Association will attend the twentieth reunion Saturday, August 13th, at Willow Grove Park. The reunion will be held in the rear of the Lakeside Cafe. The program will include an address, "Twenty Years," by Ezra P. Carrell, corresponding secretary and historian of the family; and address by Webster O. Melchor, and five minute talks by representatives of the various branches. |
| Carrell Family 9/14/1922 | CARRELL CLAN REUNION ON FAMILY HOMESTEAD: Family reunions are some times more or less tiresome because interest has fallen off in the yearly meeting of the clan, but when a clan like the Carrell Family Association gets together there is something doing every minute. Last Saturday, 125 members of the Carrell family, one of the best known in Pennsylvania were the guests of Miss Mary Opdyke at her wonderful old homestead near Ivyland in Warminster township. Miss Opdyke, the youngest elderly lady present, was as fine a hostess as could be found anywhere in this country. Although she is 84 years old, Miss Opdyke was as bright and as full of life as any member of the clan present. The meeting was held on the lawn of the handsome old homestead which is considered one of the finest old homes in the State, with its hand-carved woodwork and old fashioned furniture. Where the Carrells gathered on Saturday is the spot where James Carrell and Sarah Dungan, his wife, began their career in 1707, just exactly 215 years ago, and Miss Mary Opdyke has the distinction of being a direct descendant. So the meeting of the Carrell family this year was not only the twenty-first annual reunion, but the observance of the 215th anniversary of the ownership of the Carrell homestead. The old homestead with its delightful hostess was well worth the visit apart from its associations rich in memories of bygone days. During the noon hour a memorable dinner of chicken and all the "fixin's" was served to members and friends of the clan beneath the fine old trees on the spacious lawn which is dotted here and there with valuable boxwood over 100 years old and standing eight feet high. Proud of their Scotch-Irish descent, the Carrells, characteristic of the race, made everybody feel at home. There was not a dull moment. The regular routine of the tiresome business meeting was done away with, and an ordinary family entertainment was mixed in with the business that was transacted. CARRELL LAND OWNERS: One of the interesting parts of the program was the historical paper read by Ezra P. Carrell, of Hatboro, the peppy secretary of the reunion, on "Carrell Land Holdings and Holders." That the best panacea for the present world's unrest is land ownership, was one of the points in Mr. Carrell's paper. He said that a false conception of life is held by many, in their unhealthy craving for freedom; a shrinking from responsibilities; a desire to come and go as they please, with pleasure as the highest goal of ambition. The Carrell family are and have been, in a great measure, land owners. In the main they have been farmers, although many have held smaller tracts of land. "I remember remarking at one of our first reunions", said Mr. Carrell, that in many of the family records returned to me, they recorded the fact that "He died on the farm on which he was born," I suggested the surmise that they did not have ambition enough to move, but one of the members claimed that it was not the case of lack of ambition, but what is known as Scotoch dureness, and after twenty years of acquaintance with relatives from every section of the United States, I am convinced that he was right. It is this stability of character, together with the inherited love of land, that binds the Carrells closer together as a family clan, and perpetuates our family reunion. One of the interesting parts of the paper read by Mr. Carrell, all of which will be published in a future issue on "The Intelligencer", was the value of real estate and goods 200 years ago. In the settlement of the estate of James Carrell, by his wife, Sarah Dungan Carrell, the following inventory was filed. Wearing apparel 5 pounds, 10 shillings; riding horse, saddle and bridle, 10 pounds; debts owing, 6 pounds; 200 acres of land and improvements, 145 pounds; four horses, one mare and two colts, 28 pounds; cattle, 28 pounds. The total of the estate was 244 pounds and 17 shillings. At that time the pound was worth about $3. OFFICERS RE-ELECTED: The officers of the association were also re-elected and are as follows: President, John S. Engart, Philadelphia; vice president, Alexander R. Geary, Willingsford, Delaware county; treasurer, Joseph Carrell, Jr., Hatboro; recording secretary, Benjamin F. Banes, Philadelphia; corresponding secretary, Ezra P. Carrell, Hatboro. The executive committee includes the following members: Mr. and Mrs. William Hart, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Kirk, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer W. Cornell, Doylestown; I Parry Lukens, Philadelphia; Dr. J. B. Carrell, Hatboro; Dr. and Mrs. Edward Krusen, Norristown; Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Finney, Ivyland; Miss Mary Opdyke, Ivyland. Among those who helped to make the reunion this year such a great success were Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Finney, who also, occupy, the famous old homestead where the meeting was held. When it came to serving the lunch the following persons were responsible for the success of the affair. Mr. and Mrs. John Ramsey; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carrell... |
| Carty Family 8/18/1921 | CARTY FAMILY HELD REUNION SATURDAY: There were forty-eight members of the Carty family in attendance at the eleventh annual reunion held Saturday at Winona Park, Raubsville, and the day was spent in a most enjoyable manner. A feature of the reunion was the aprt played by Mrs. Samuel Carty, of Riegelsville, as Madame deVliss, who entertained as a fortune teller. Frank Carty, President of the association, delivered the address of welcome and responses were made by Secretary H. G. Carty, of Trenton and William F. Carty, of Phillipsburg. Sports and games were indulged in. The following officers were elected: President, Frank Carty, Raubsville; vice president, Mrs. Florence Woodruff, Pittsburg; secretary, H. G. Carty, of Riegelsville, as Madame dety, Easton; executive committee: J. C. Kielman, Easton; John Louder, Jersey City; Josiah Haring, Ferndale, Clarence Steckel, Raubsville; reception committee Mrs. Josiah Gharing, Ferndale; Mrs. Edgar Dibble, Phillipsburg; Mrs. Christopher Carty, Easton; Mrs. W. H. Crawford, Easton; Mrs. W. F. Carty, Phillipsburg; Mrs. Benjamin Everman, Easton; entertainment committee: Misses Florence May and Minnie Haring, Ferndale; Mrs. Fred Louder, Jersey City; Mrs. J. C. Kielman, Easton; Mrs. Elsie Carty, Easton, Mrs. Charles Jameson, Easton and Mrs. Frank Carty, Raubsville. The next reunion will be held at the same place, in August, 1922. |
| Carver Family 7/8/1926 | CARVER FAMILY HELD THIRD ANNUAL REUNION: BUCKINGHAM, July 7.-The 3rd annual reunion of the Carver family was held Monday, July 5, at "Woodside" the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Gilmore. The members of the family arrived early in the day. The dinner and supper was arranged to be served on the lawn, but owing to the rain was served in doors where red, white and blue decorations were arranged. At 11 o'clock some of the ladies enjoyed hearing the address given by President Coolidge and broadcast by radio from the Sesqui-centennial in Phila. Mrs. Ella Carver Laesser played a number of patriotic selections on the piano. Mrs. Alice Carver Bennett recited and other members told a number of jokes. Those participating were Mr. and Mrs. Titus W. Carver, Mechanicsville; Mr. and Mrs. Joshua B. Bennett, Miss Eleanor A. Bennett, Mr. and\ Mrs. Henry Laesser and son, Edward, Phila.; Mrs. William J. Shiffer, Mt. Pocono; Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Bussinger, Johnsville; Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Carver and sons, Junior and Earl, Carversville; Miss Bessie Taylor, Doylestown; Miss Helen Solliday, Lambertville, N. J.; Robert L. Gilmore, Lawrence C. Gilmore and Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Gilmore. In the afternoon the hostess served ice cream. Before taking to their departure, Mr. and Mrs. Titus W. Carver expressed their desire to have their children and grandchildren present on August 2, to assist them in celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Mr. Carver recently celebrated his 71st birthday. |
| Cedar Reunion undated 1922? | "CEDARS" AT CHALFONT" [no date shows Bucks County Intelligencer Thursday, was with 1922 entries] The Tall Cedars are going to have their second annual family picnic at Funk's Park, Chalfont, Wednesday, August 23. Pa Cedar, Ma Cedar, and all the little Cedars are expected there will be something for all. See-saws, swings, boats, games, and in the evening, dancing. The noise will be furnished by Lansdale's famous syneocpater orchestra. Baseball game too. Tall Cedars from everywhere- Quakertown, Perkasie, Sellersville, Telford, Souderton, Hatfield, Lansdale, North Wales, Gwynedd, Ambler, Fort Washington, Doylestown and the other nearby places . |
| Charles Family 8/11/1933 | Charles Clan Gathers: Pipersville, Aug. 10-The second annual reunion of the Charles family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willis C. Myers, here, with an attendance of about two hundred people. The weather being nice, the meeting was held on the lawn. A short business meeting included the election of officers. The same ones were re-elected to serve for the ensuing year. One death was reported during the year, that of Joseph D. Miller, Dublin. Their were two marriages, Florence Myers and Harry Leatherman and Charles Myers and Mary Godshalk. The following program was presented: opening hymn, "Blest Be the Tie That Binds;" address, John C. Myers; recitation, Claude Rodgers; piano duet, Mildred and Anna May Myers; recitation, Mrs. John C. Charles; vocal selection by Male quartet composed of John, Paul and Ulysses Myers and Walter Herstine; recitation, Helen Myers; recitation, Erb; recitation, Daniel Myers, Jr., Forrest Miller; vocal solo, Doris vocal-quartet, Dorothy and Katherine Hafler; Mrs. Benjamin Hall and Lydia High; address, Rev. Jacob M. Rush; closing hymn, "God Be With You Til We Meet Again," It was decided to hold the reunion at the same place next year. |
| Clayton Family 8/24/1922 | CLAYTON CLAN MET: The Clayton Family held its 15th annual reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thompson, Bethayres, opened with a prayer by Lea Terry, of Cheltenham. After the business meeting an interesting program followed, including music and singing, reading of the births, marriages and deaths by Mrs. William Bavington, the "Clayton Journal by Mrs. Frank Woodward, comic selection by Mrs. John Terry, humor and a paper by W. W. Bavington, two very entertaining recitations by Marion Hobensack and Blanche Webster and a solo by Rachel Thompson, a poem entitled "Our Reunion." |
| Clayton Family 8/2/1928 | CLAYTON FAMILY HELD REUNION AT IVYLAND: IVYLAND, July 29.-Approximately 60 descendants of Abram and Margaret Clayton attended the 21st annual family reunion held in Ivyland Hall yesterday. While the family history has been traced to Abram Clayton, the earliest progenitor of the family in America is still unknown. Tradition says that two brothers arrived on the Mayflower in 1620 and that in 1666 members of their families settled in this county and others in Monmouth county, N. J., having migrated south from Plymouth Mass. Sports, a picnic dinner and supper and a short literary program were features of the day. The literary program was presented as follows: singing "America;" devotions in charge of the president, William Babbington; duet, Hannah and Dorothy Clayton, Glenside; family paper, Mrs. Frank Woodward, Huntingdon Valley, reading, Mrs. E. I. Radcliffe, Lahaska; historical paper, William Babbington, Bethayres; recitation, Mrs. Frank Woodward, Huntingdon Valley; singing and prayer. The election of officers resulted as follows: president, William Babbington, Bethayres; vice president, Frank Woodward, Huntington Valley; secretary, Mrs. Annie Hoyle, Glenside; treasurer, John Ramsey, Ivyland. The executive committee includes Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woodward, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Hignley and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dudbridge. The committee on deaths, births and marriages reported two of each. The births were Alice Harriett, daughter of George and Marion Hobensack, Ivyland, May 25, 1928, and Joan Helen Morris Doan, daughter of Leslie and Helen Doan, Lansdale, May 26, 1928. The two marriages recorded were those of Robert L. Clayton and Miss Annie Lillie Strutz, Lansdale, July 23, 1928, and Duane Doan and Miss Ida Mae Cardell, Oct. 29, 1927. Members of the family lost through death during the year were Horace Duffield, Aug. 25, 1927, and Jonathan Clayton, aged 86 years, Jan. 21, 1928. It was decided to hold the reunion next year on the last Saturday in July at Forrest Grove Park, Chalfont. |
| Closson Family 7/28/1921 | PICNIC AT TOHICKON: Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Closson, of Carversville, entertained a number of friends at Tohickon Park in honor of Mr. Closson's birthday. All kinds of games were played and a fine lunch was served. The invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Closson, Mrs. Winfield Black, of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Larue and daughters, Edith and Mabel, and son, Earl, of Doylestown; Harold Hampton, of Penn's Park; Mrs. Hannah Kirk, Mr. and Mrs. John Hulands, Mr. and Mrs. George Magill, Mrs. Wilbur Cook and Miss Evelyn Lackman. |
| Clymer Family 8/24/1922 | CLYMER DESCENDANTS AT ANNUAL GATHERING: Descendants of the late Henry and Mary Clymer held their twentieth annual reunion at Funk's Forest Park, Chalfont, with Abram Clymer as host, who had previously arranged for one of the eating pavilions where the business meeting followed the dinner, Harry B. Clymer presiding over the meeting. The old officers were re-elected. A bill for $13.03 was presented and ordered paid. The following marriages took place during the year, John Hinkle and May Detwieler, Jack Donegan and Mildred Esher. Births during the year were: Bruce Clymer son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Clymer; Albert Cornell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cornell; Pauline Moyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Moyer. Those who in attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Clymer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Worthington, Chrissie, Marion, James, Iva, Thorton Worthington Grace Clymer, Daniel Clymer, Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Clymer, Dorothy and H. Aubrey Clymer, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Clymer, Samuel, Jr., and Bruce Clymer, Abraham A. Clymer, Mrs. Kate Kratz, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kratz, Willard, Lawrence, Norman, Herbert, Kathryn, Margaret and Frances Kratz, Mrs. Mabel Sellers, Clinton and Stanley Sellers, Walter Hittle, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kratz, Chester and Vernon Kratz, Ida and Edith Lapp, Harvey and Russell Rickert, Mr. and Mrs. William Swartley, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Weir, Florence, Doris, Evelyn and Janet Weir, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Swartley, Elizabeth and Arthur, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Grant Swartley, Laura, Florence and John Swartley, Mr. and Mrs. William D. Worth, Harold Worth, Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. MacNair, Margaret, Frances and Robert MacNair, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cornell, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Clymer, Ellsworth, Gladys, Verna and Marjory Clymer, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sellers, and daughters, Isabel and Nancy, Mr. and Mrs. William Moyer and daughter, Dorothy, Clayton Rickert. |
| Clymer Family 9/8/1921 | CLYMER FAMILY MEETS: Descendants of Valentine Clymer held their sixth annual reunion Monday at Funk's Park, Chalfont, and there were about sixty present from Kennett Square, State of Washington, Philadelphia, New Jersey and places in Bucks county. Officers elected were: President, Daniel Clymer, Philadelphia; treasurer, William Clymer, Riegelsville. The big feature of the sports program was a ball game in which the single men defeated the married men 24-16. Addresses were made by Calvin Kephart, of Washington, D. C., and Winfield O. Weisel. The reunion next year will be held at the home of Mrs. Sarah Weisel, Doylestown. |
| Conard Family 6/27/1930 | CONRAD REUNION HELD AT HORSHAM: HORSHAM, June 22-Owing to illness in several of the families, the 27th annual reunion of the descendants of the late John and Sarah Conard, late of Whitpain township, Montgomery county, was not so largely attended in the fire hall at this place yesterday. However, about 130 persons attended the meeting which was featured by an interesting program which included the reading of messages from persons as far west as California. The friends and relatives began gathering early in the day and by 12.30 all were prepared for the dinner. Following the dinner the president, Edward S. Morris, called the gathering together for the business session and the program. He made a few remarks and then called attention to the fact that the family association during the past year had lost three members through death, Charles Marlin, Charles A. Conard and H. Sassett Conard. Reports of the secretary and treasurer were heard. The report of Emma Bright Lindner, the corresponding secretary, was read because she was unable to attend the gathering on account of the illness of her husband. She reported that accounts of the reunion last year had been mailed to a number of relatives living in the distance. These reports, it is said, were mailed to 9 different states. Report showed that during the past year there had been three marriages, five births and three deaths. During the business meeting the following officers were elected: President, Edward S. Morris; vice president, Joseph P. Conard; secretary, Ella S. Park; corresponding secretary, Miss Susanna L. Walton. Margaret Holt and May Elizabeth Buckman were placed on the executive committee to take the places of the deceased members. Martha VanDoren, reporting for the genealogy committee, announced that little progress was being made owing to the difficulty in gathering the necessary data. This report was followed by two piano solos by Robert Morris and a recitation by Jane Wilson. A letter and a paper from Elwood Conard, Santa Caula, Calif., were read by Sara Mercer. These gave the early history of the Friends and the Conard family both in Germany and this country. Two harmonica solos by Clyde Walton followed. A paper on Charles A. Conard and written by Ada Mannen was read by Martha Rosemond. A recitation, "The Watering Trough," by Cameron Wilson followed. An article from a Norristown publication on the early history of the Conards and on A. Franklin Conard was read by Benjamin P. W. Park. A letter written by Ellen Ambler, of the Norristown Friends' Home, on A. Franklin Conard, deceased, was read by Susanna L. Walton. Remarks on the passing of A. Franklin Conard were made by John B. Park and Edward S. Morris. Reading of these letters were followed by a song by Rachel Quinby and Anna Beans. Lucile Wilson read a poem and Mary Gill read an amusing poem written by Anna R. Conard. Isaac Shephard, Ambler, a guest recited "The Old Homestead" and another guest, John M. Conard, made a few remarks. Albert Walton gave an account of his trip to the White Mountains during the Summer of 1929. Margaret MacDonald favored with two piano solos and an original poem, "Agriculture," was recited by John B. Park. Following adjournment the members enjoyed a picnic supper. The next reunion will be held at the call of the president. Later in the evening a social hour was enjoyed. |
| Conard Family 6/22/1922 | 19TH CONARD REUNION WAS HELD AT HORSHAM: Descendants of John and Sarah Conard, 150 in number, attended the nineteenth annual reunion Saturday at Horsham. It was an all-day reunion, but the program was very informal. Young people enjoyed various sports and in the afternoon there was a business meeting when officers were elected and a program of music, recitations and addresses was given. Officers elected are: President, Charles A. Conard, Philadelphia; vice president, J. Conard Walton, North Wales; secretary, Mrs. John B. Park, Horsham; treasurer, Albert T. Livezey. Addresses were made by Frank Walton, Edward Hicks and Wallace Mammell, Blue Bell, and William Conard, of Philadelphia. Five marriages, eleven births and five deaths were reported. Next year the reunion will again be held at Horsham. |
| Cornell Family 8/9/1928 | Cornells Had Reunion: CHURCHVILLE, Aug. 5-Descendants of Elizabeth and the late Linford Cornell held their annual family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hogeland B. Cornell at this place yesterday. The event was purely of a social nature, no family organization having been effected. Fifty-seven persons attended the gathering. These included the eleven children and 15 grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Cornell and a number of friends. All of the seven married children live within a radius of five miles from the home of Mrs. Cornell. Mr. Cornell died about ten years ago. He at one time farmed at Richboro. The farm is now being occupied by one of the children. The reunion next year will probably be held at Johnsville. |
| Cressman Family 8/9/1928 | Cressman Gathering: PERKASIE, Aug. 6-No deaths, births or marriages were reported at the annual reunion of the Cressman family held at Menlo Park at this place yesterday. More than 200 persons attended the reunion. At a previous reunion committee had been appointed to work out plans for compiling a family history, but the committee had nothing to report yesterday. Officers elected for the family were: president, Robert Cressman, Coopersburg; secretary, Minnie M. Apple, Quakertown; treasurer, Austin Cressman, Allentown. Mrs. Joseph Groff, 76, Argus, won a prize as the oldest woman present; Boris Cressman, 78, Perkasie, the oldest man. Six-week-old Marion Brandis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brandis, Tylersport, also received an award as the youngest child present. |
| Crouthamel Family 8/17/1922 | CROUTHAMEL REUNION: The Crouthamel family reunion will be held at Perkasie Park, Perkasie, Saturday, August 19. The program will consist of various sports for old and young, a business meeting and a literary program. William Crouthamel, aged 85 years, from Gilbert Station, Iowa, a civil war veteran, has acknowledged receipt of an invitation and writes the secretary that he expects to be present. The officers are: Wallace K. Crouthamel, Elmhurst, L. I., N. Y., president; E. W. Moyer, Philadelphia, secretary, and L. D. Renner, Bedminster, treasurer. Six hundred were present last year, but 1000 are expected this year. |
| Crouthamel Family 9/14/1922 | CROUTHAMEL REUNION: Descendants of Jacob and Esther Crouthamel held their annual reunion Sunday at the home of Byron Crouthamel, at Bedminster. There were about 125 present, as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Christian Crouthamel, Doylestown; Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Crouthamel, New Britain; Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Crouthamel and children, Willard and Agnes, of Doylestown; Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Gross and children, Walter, Clarence, Lester and Catherine, Plumsteadville; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Crouthamel and Josephine Crouthamel, Fountainville; Mr. and Mrs. Eli Nyce and son, Millard, Morrisville; Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Permar and children, Carol, Robert, Sara, Kenneth and Arline, Fountainville; Mrs. Israel Crouthamel and son, Israel, Jr., Silverdale; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Crouthamel and children, Violet, Marie Hilda, Grace and Jean, Silverdale; Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Crouthamel and Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Ritter, Souderton; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Crouthamel, Silverdale; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Crouthamel and children, Roy, Irene and Ruth, Telford; Mrs. Elizabeth Hagey, Hatfield; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hagey and children, Alma, Marguerite and Violet, Souderton; Mr. and Mrs. Will Hagey and children, Earl, Elmer, Grant, Edith, Ralph, Hatfield; Charles Fisher and daughters, Lily and Martha, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. William Haldeman and son, William, Jr., Philadelphia; Misses Lydia and Rachel Crouthamel, Mr. and Mrs. Abram Young and son, James Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Crouthamel and children, Edna and Russell, Souderton; Mr. and Mrs. Cephas Crouthamel and son, Paul, Sellersville; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Heckler and daughter, Bertha, Lansdale; Mr. and Mrs. Byron Crouthamel and children, Miriam, Elmer and Irene, Bedminster; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cassel, Raymond Cassel, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Leatherman and children, Mary Ella, Anna, Roosevelt, Daniel, John and Charles, and Walter Yoder, Lansdale; Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hunsberger and son, Henry, Dublin; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Keeler, Lansdale; Ellavina Detweiler, Chestnut Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Dimmig, Doylestown; Mrs. Reuben Detweiler, Bedminster; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Strouse and son, Olin Strouse, Bedminster; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mill and son, Leon, Bedminster; Mrs. Barbara Fluck, Bedminster; Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Detweiler and children Willard, Ruth and Russell. |
| Deck Family 7/7/1921 | DECK FAMILY REUNION: Reading, July 5.-The Deck Family Association held its first annual reunion at Stouchsburg Tuesday the founders of the family, emigrants from Germany settling in that region in the period beginning about 1736. In that vicinity is a farm which was in the Deck family for 125 years, according to a history written and read at the reunion by Mrs. Dora Deck Kaucher, of this city. Officers were elected as follows for the second reunion in 1922 at the same place. President, Theodore M. Deck, Wyomissing; vice president, Frank Deck, Fredericksburg, Lebanon county; secretary, Samuel M. Deck, West Leesport; treasurer, Wiloughby Deck, Sheridan, historian, Mrs. Kaucher, Reading. |
| Deprefontaine Family 8/31/1922 | DEPREFONTAINE REUNION: About 50 of the descendants of Benjamin and Pheobe DePrefontaine were present Wednesday in Willow Grove park at their annual gathering. Current events in the family history were presented by the historian and by others, after which officers were elected as follows: President and historian, Mr. DePrefontaine, of Philadelphia; vice president, Henry W. Jones, Chester; secretary and treasurer Geo. A. Houpt, Philadelphia. Prizes were awarded to the children in a number of interesting contests. Upon the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Tyson the association will meet next year in their Horsham home. |
| Derstine Family 9/13/1928 | Derstines in Reunion: DEEP RUN, Sept. 6-Four generations were represented at the annual reunion of the children of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Derstine at this place on Monday. A feature of the gathering was the fine dinner served at the noon hour. Members attending the reunion were Mr. and Mrs. John L. Derstine, Jonas Mill, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey M. Rice, Alfred, Elmer, Wilmer, Anna May, Elsie, Elizabeth and William Rice, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac F. Swartz, Lulu, Miriam and May Swartz, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Detweiler and children, Norman, Paul, Grace, Edith, Clyde, Rachel, Lavina and Dorothy, Mr. and Mrs. John G. Leatherman and children, Ida, Arthur, Claude, John, Walton, Margaret, Wilson, Howard and Richard, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac M. Derstine and children, Mildred, Herbert and Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Overholt and children, Alverta and Lester, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Detweiler, Howard Derstine, Miss Anna Clymer, Harvey Gahman, Miss Maggie Derstine, William Gahman, Miss Naomi Derstine, Linford Derstine and Miss Florence Rice. |
| Derstine Family 7/14/1930 | DERSTINES IN REUNION: Sellersville, July 6-About seventy-five members, including children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the late Noah Derstine, assembled on the former Derstine farm, below this town, known as the Mahlon Detweiler farm, now occupied by the latter's son. The object of the gathering was to reunite the family, which has grown large and spread to many parts of the country, many having become prominent in church and community life. Particulat stress was laid on the religious side of the forebearer, which characteristics were recognized as the dominant force in this generation. The program included singing and speech making. Rev. Clayton Derstine, Canada, a grandson, was master of ceremonies. Rev. J. D. Mininger, Kansas City, and his son, Hesston College, Kansas; John D. Souder, whose knowledge of family histories is well known, gave the Derstine family history. Rev. Mininger is prominently known among the Mennonite faith, being a former resident in this community. As a young man he went to Kansas City as a mission worker and is now a pastor of a prominent congregation in the western city. |
| Detweiler Family 8/31/1922 | REUNION OF DETWEILERS IS HELD AT CHALFONT: Descendants of the late Enos G. and Sarah Detweiler met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Emma E. Detweiler, Chalfont, where a bounteous dinner was served after which the family elected officers as follows: President, Levi S. Moyer and secretary, Mrs. Howard Detweiler. Two marriages during the past year were May Detweiler, daughter of Irvin Detweiler to John Hinkle and Eva Moyer, daughter of Levi S. Moyer to Joseph Mountinay. Births were Margaret Ida Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Smith, Han___ Moyer, daughter of William Moyer and Paul Hinkle, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hinkle. Deaths were Ida Hellerman Smith, wife of Elvin Smith and Margaret Ida Smith, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Smith. It was decided that the family meet the last Tuesday of August each year, next year at the home of Mrs. Mary Detweiler. About fifty were present coming from Chalfont, Doylestown, Lansdale, Hatboro, Phillipsburg, N. J. and Dayton, Ohio. Everyone enjoyed a pleasant day of fun, fellowship and eats. |
| Detweiler, Family 12/29/1921 or 8 | DETWEILER CHILDREN MEET AT DOYLESTOWN: All the children of the late Enos G. and Sarah Detweiler assembled December 26, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Stokes Hellerman, 121 W. Oakland avenue, Doylestown, coming from Chalfont, Hilltown, Lansdale, Hatboro, Philadelphia, and Dayton, Ohio and gathering around a table overflowing with Christmas bounties, everyone joined in the fun and fellowship enjoying the day thoroughly. Sixty were present: Mrs. Anna E. Detweiler, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Detweiler, Clarence Detweiler, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Enos Detweiler, Evelyn and J. Earl Detweiler, Uriah, Sarah, Edna and Salome Detweiler, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver E. Maurer, Mary A. Detweiler, Kathryn Detweiler, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Detweiler, Mr. and Mrs. Levi S. Moyer, Amelia, Mary, Eva, Nora, Enos, Theodore, Edna Moyer, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Weisel, Winifred, Evelyn and Eleanor Weisel, Mr. and Mrs. William Moyer, Dorothy Moyer, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rickert, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin S. Detweiler, May, Raymond Martha, Mary, Grace, Stanley and Alverta Detweiler, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Detweiler, Milliard, Milton and Ruth Detweiler, Mr. and Mrs. J. Stokes Hellerman, Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Smith, Alfred, Ferdinand and Stanley Hellerman, Miss Angeline Kooker and Joseph Schneider. |
| Diehl Family 7/21/1921 | DIEHL REUNION ALONG THE TOHICKON: Members of the Diehl Family Association, practically all of whom are Bucks county residents, or at one time lived in the confines of that county, attended the seventeenth annual reunion of the family Sunday at Tohickon Park. There were approximately 150 members of the family present. It was the largest attended reunion the family has ever had. Sunday was an ideal day for a reunion and the Tohickon Park site added to the pleasant surroundings of the entire affair. Box lunch was served under the trees and in the pavilion. In the afternoon the family members renewed acquaintances with their friends and relatives. The Diehl reunion was the first of any size to meet at Tohickon Park this year. It is always held at this time and at the park. At the morning session a business meeting was held when the old officers were re-elected. They are: President, Claude Beck, Riegelsville; secretary, Mrs. Eli Hartley, Lansdale; treasurer, Adam Diehl, of Riegelsville. There were no members of the family attending the reunion who came a long distance this year. Practically all came from Bucks county while a few were present from Lansdale and Philadelphia. The youngest member of the family present was 3-months-old Baby Beer, daughter of Hiram Beer, of Lower Black Eddy. The reunion will be held next year at Tohickon Park. |
| Diehl Family 8/31/1922 | REUNION OF DIEHLS: Diehls to the number of 150 attended the annual reunion of the family at the old homestead of Alvin Diehl, pioneer of the clan, at Mahoning. The officers elected were: President, Harry Emmert; vice president, William A. Schoeneberger; secretary, A. M. Diehl; treasurer, Joseph F. Diehl. |
| Diehl Family 7/15/1926 | DIEHL FAMILY HELD THEIR REUNION: Tohickon Park, July 12.-One hundred twenty members of the Diehl family attended the 23rd annual reunion held at this place yesterday. During the business session six births, four marriages and one death was reported. The births were as follows: Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dietrich, Clarion, Ruth Irene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Cressley, Easton; Paul Lester, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Beer, Tinicum; Irene Virginia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Foster Kinney, Frenchtown, N. J.; Laura Everett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Riegel, Upper Black Eddy, and Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Duckaloe, Doylestown. The marriages included Mr. and Mrs. James Riegel, Upper Black Eddy; Miss Viola Beck and Louis Daniels, Newark, N. J.; Miss Lulu Beck and Walter Bowers, Ambler, and Miss Alice Pursell and Joseph Bender, Upper Black Eddy. The only death reported was that of Walter Dietrich Clarion. Eugene A. Hartley, Lansdale was elected president of the association for the forth consecutive term... |
| Diener Family 9/7/1922 | FAMILY GATHERINGS: Over a hundred members of the Diener Family Association, descendants of Henry Gearhart Diener, of Bierstein, Germany, who landed in America on September 14, 1754, gathered at Ringling Rock Park on Saturday in their thirteenth annual reunion. |
| Driesbach Family 9/1/1921 | REUNIONS ARE HELD BY FOUR FAMILIES: The twelfth annual reunion of the Driesbach family was held on Saturday at Dorney Park, near Allentown. It was the largest and most successful reunion in the history of the family. The following officers were elected for next year: President, A. P. Dreisbach, Allentown; vice presidents, M. L. Dreisbach, Easton; John W. Dreisbach, Allentown; Mrs. George Miller, Bethlehem; Mrs. Mary A. Reiff, Allentown; Lewis F. Huthmacher, Bethlehem; John D. Weaver, New York city; secretary, Frank S. Dreisbach, Allentown; assistant secretary, Miss Laura M. Helman, Catasauqua; treasurer, C. Wilson Dech, Allentown; historian, Miss Laura M. Helman, Catasauqua. |
| Ely Family 8/2/1928 | 6 DEATHS ARE RECORDED AT THE ELY GATHERING: HORSHAM, July 29-Entertained in the Horsham fire hall by Timothy B. Ely and his daughter, Mrs. Emma Ambler, Hallowell, about 65 members of the Ely family yesterday attended the annual family reunion. Members of this clan are the descendants of George and Phoebe Ely. During the day the young people engaged in a number of sports, for which prizes were awarded. A short business meeting was held and there were reports of the births, deaths and marriages during the past year. Results of the election were as follows: President, Harry Ely, Bethayres; vice president, Albert Thompson, Wycombe; secretary, Mrs. Emma Ambler, Hallowell, and treasurer, Mrs. Florence Hastings, Bethayres. The time and place of holding the reunion next year was left in the hands of the executive committee. It was revealed during the reunion that during the past year there were two births, two marriages and six deaths. The births recorded were Mary Jane, daughter of Warren and Florence Ely, Ambler, and Edith, daughter of Joseph S. and Elizabeth Ely Parry. The two marriages recorded were Mary Alice, daughter of Harold N. and Ellen R. Ely, and Paul Adams Jones, Harrisburg, and Elizabeth N., daughter of Edith and the late T. Newlin Ely, and Joseph S. Parry, Newtown. The following deaths were reported: Edmund E. Michener, husband of Phoebe Michener, Buckingham township; Edward R. Smith, husband of Ella Smith; Lydia M. E. Thompson, widow of Warner C. Thompson, Wycombe; Catherine, wife of Harry G. Ely, Bethayres; William E. Martindale, husband of Lizzie D. Martindale, Newtown, and Marion Lois Michener. People from Harrisburg, Wycombe, Doylestown, Newtown, Washington Crossing, Phila., Somerton, Horsham and other places attended the gathering. |
| Ely Family
8/26/1926 |
ELY REUNION WAS HELD AT HOME OF THOMPSONS: Eureka, Aug. 20.-The Ely family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Thompson here Saturday, Aug. 14. Sixty-nine members were present and all had a very good time until about 3.30 in the afternoon, when during the business meeting the crowd was compelled to gather everything together and adjourn to the house to let a thunderstorm have its way. It cleared away somewhat so that the children and some of the older ones could enjoy a few sports. During the evening meal they were forced to find shelter again. In spite of the rain all had a very pleasant time. A bounteous dinner and supper were served, to which all did justice. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Edmund E. Michener, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Michener, Carrel and Jean Michener, Doylestown; Edith Ely, Elizabeth Ely and Helen Ely, Newtown; Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Ely and children, Wayne and T. Newlin, Washington Crossing; Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Ely, Charles Ely, Emma C. Ely, Florence V. Hastings, and Margaret Hastings, Bethayres; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence M. Ely and Marian Ely, Willow Grove; Mr. and Mrs. George Ely and George Ely, Jr., Hatboro; Mr. and Mrs. E. Forrest Mars, Jean and Elwood Marshall, North Willow Grove; T. Elwood Ely, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boehner and Betty Boehner, Prospectville; Jennie F. Ely, Mabel Ely, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Ely, Albert and Ethel May Ely, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Green, Jack, Thomas and Robert Green, Ambler; Timothy B. Ely, Sr. Emma E. Ambler, Roberta J. Ambler, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin L. Ely, Abrigall, Nicholas, Timothy, Jr. and Walter Ely, Hallowell; Albert Thompson and Lydia M. E. Thompson, Wycombe; Oliver P. Ely Phoebe Ely and Albert E. Morgan, Tioga; Alice V. Cutting, and William Cutting, Mass.; John D. Morgan, Howard E. Morgan, Dorothea, Howard Jr. Carl, Emilia and Ralph Morgan, Maple Glen; Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Thompson, Mrs. Thompson, Miss Dunn David Yard and Miss Jane Kohler, Eureka. |
| Engle Family 8/17/1922 | ENGLE REUNION: A family reunion of the descendants of Zebulon Engle was held on Saturday last at the home of Harry C. Engle, Washington Lane, east of Germantown, when over 60 direct descendants of one of the oldest and best known families of the locality were gathered together for organization purposes. Samuel Engle, Jarrettown, oldest surviving son, was elected president, Harry C. Engle, youngest surviving son, was elected vice president; John Engle, of Fort Washington, was elected treasurer, and John M. Campbell, of Atlantic City, N. J., was chosen secretary. Harry C. Engle had upon invitation gathered together the various descendants to his spacious grounds and stated that he hoped year after year the family would continue to meet as a family and that his country estate was at their disposal. |
| Faust Family 8/24/1922 | CLANS COME TOGETHER IN ANNUAL GATHERINGS: Young, Gogel and Faust Descendants meet over the weekend-Families elect officers and render programs: The eighth annual reunion of the descendants of John Faust, the father of Percy E. Faust, Weatherley's postmaster, was held in Packer township, near Hudsondale, Saturday. The affair commenced with formal services and an address by the Rev. W. T. Harner, of Freeland, in the West Packer Church. A chorus of 45 singers, all descendants of John Faust took part. John Faust was one of the pioneer settlers in the Quakake valley and in 1829 came there with his wife and family. He died 35 years ago. What is now the John C. Bittner farm includes the land which John Faust tilled and on which the log cabin was erected where he lived and died. Several hundred descendants attended the reunion. |
| Feasterville High 6/30/1921 | CLASS REUNION HELD AT FEASTERVILLE HIGH: Feasterville High School Class of 1920 held its annual reunion at the home of Jesse B. Croasdale, Feasterville, on Saturday afternoon and evening. The porch was decorated with Old Glory, the living room and dining room with the class colors, green and orange and also many cut flowers. Two members of the class unable to attend were Paul Simmonds, of West Philadelphia, who graduated from Upper Darby four year high school and will enter State College in the fall, and John Gear, of Ambler, who has a position and is attending night school. Those present were Gertrude MacFarland, of Marshalton, Chester county, who was the Feasterville principal in 1920, and who teaches art in a special course in a Philadelphia school, Miss Helen Paulding, of Trevose, has a position in Philadelphia, Maud Hogeland, of Holland, has taken up dressmaking and will enter Drexel Institute; Florence Dolton, of Feasterville; Emily Martindale, of Trevose, and Jesse Croasdale, of Feasterville, all graduated from Abington four year high school. Florence will attend the Philadelphia Normal, Emily will stay at home, and Jesse will enter Drexel for electrical engineering. Out-door games, a visit to the old school on the hill, dancing instrumental and vocal music and eats were all in order. At a late hour they parted all wishing their classmates success in his or her undertaking. |
| Fehnel Family 9/1/1921 | REUNIONS ARE HELD BY FOUR FAMILIES: The tenth annual Fehnel family reunion was held on Saturday on the Nazareth Fair Grounds and was the largest in the history of the family. Fully 100 Fehnels, their relatives and friends attended. The Ladies' Band, of Allentown, furnished music. The following officers were elected for the eleventh reunion of the family, Elmer E. Fehnel, Allentown, president; Thomas A. Fehnel, Catasauqua, secretary; James A. Dietz, Bethlehem, assistant secretary, and William Bush, Allentown, treasurer. |
| Fellman Family 9/7/1922 | FELLMANS REUNITED, IN SPITE OF THE RAIN: The seventh annual reunion of the Fellman family was held at Funk's Park, Chalfont, Labor Day, with only fifty members in attendance on account of the great downfall of rain. Dinner was held back for a little time to await late arrivals, and at 2 o'clock the clan was invited to the pavilion for a business and literary program. Elvy Crouthamel president of the association, presided and the afternoon exercises were opened by singing "Blest Be the Tie That Binds," followed by Rev. James W. Clayton, of New Britain Baptist Church, reading the second chapter of first Thessalonians and offering prayer. Officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: Elvy Crouthamel, Chalfont, president; Mrs. Harvey Fellman, New Britain, secretary; Walter Fellman, Perkasie, treasurer; executive committee, Mrs. Elvy Crouthamel, Chalfont; Mrs. Walter Fellman, Perkasie; Mrs. Oscar Fellman, Doylestown; program committee, Mrs. J. Earl Fellman, Chalfont; Mrs. William Kerber, Lansdale; Fred Shoemaker, Philadelphia. There were no reports of marriages or deaths. The only birth reported was Roberta Gladys, daughter of James and Esther Morgan, Scranton. The literary program was as follows: Singing, "Higher Ground;" recitation, "A Little Girl,: Merrill Fellman; duet, Mr. and Mrs. J. Earl Fellman; address, Rev. James Clayton; recitation, "Bud Disgusted With Cleanliness," Iris Fellman; solo, Mrs. J. Earl Fellman, accompanied by Iris Fellman; closing hymn, "God Be With You 'Till We Meet Again." The following members were present. Mr. and Mrs. Laura Mae and Katie Fellman, Sellersville; Harrison W. Cressman, Ambler; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kile, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Fellman, Mr. and Mrs. William Kerber, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Fellman, Lansdale; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fellman, Rachel, Dorothy and Merrill Fellman, Perkasie; Leidy S. Fellman, Gardenville; Mrs. Oliver Taylor, Thelma B. Moyer, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. J. Earl Fellman, Mr. and Mrs. Elvy Crouthamel, Etta Crouthamel, Chalfont; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Fellman, Stuart, Iris, Margaret, Kathryn, Ralph, Edith, Ruth Marion and Oscar Fellman, Jr., Mrs. Sanford Robbins, Scranton; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Fellman, Rev. James Clayton, New Britain; Wilmer Fellman, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Fellman, Caroline Fellman, Doylestown; Harvey Sampy, Telford. The reunion will be held at Funk's Park the last Saturday in August, 1923. |
| Fellman Family
8/26/1926 |
FELLMANS REUNITED IN SPITE OF STORM: New Britain, Aug. 22.-The eleventh annual reunion of the Fellman family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Fellman, "Meadow Brook" farm, yesterday. Although a heavy rain interfered with the pleasure of the event. At 2 o'clock a bountiful lunch was served. The clan gathered at 2 o'clock for the business meeting and program. Reports from officers and committees were given and these were followed by the elections of officers: President, Reuben Fellman, Lansdale; vice president, Earl Fellman, Chalfont; secretary, Mrs. Harvey Fellman, New Britain; Treasurer, Walter Fellman, Chalfont; program committee, Mrs. Earl Fellman, Mrs. William Kerber, Mrs. Horace G. Fellman; executive committee, Mrs. Reuben Fellman, Mrs. Walter Fellman, Mrs. Ernest Kile, Mrs. Joseph Fellman. The program consisted of a vocal solo by Miss Phyllis Fellman; recitations, Leidy Fellman, of Gardenville; Merrill Fellman, Dorothy Fellman, Katie Fellman; piano solo, Rachel Fellman. After the program, the sports committee took charge and prizes were awarded to the following constants: Marshmallow contest, Norman Stever; potato race, Iona Moyer; clothespin race, Elmer Barndt; lighted candle race, Mrs. Harvey Fellman. Mrs. Eliza Robbins, Scranton, was also awarded a prize for coming the longest distance. Joseph Barndt, the eleventh-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Barndt, received a rubber ball as the youngest child present... |
| Fellman Family 9/8/1921 | ELVY CROUTHAMEL MADE FELLMAN'S PRESIDENT: The sixth annual reunion of the Fellman family was held at the home of Mr. nad Mrs. Walter Fellman, Chalfont, on Labor Day, September 5th, with 55 members in attendance. At 12 o'clock all were summoned to the double corn crib, where a long table was laden down with good "eats" accommodated the whole clan. After dinner the young and older men, with a few ladies, played a short game of ball, while many viewed the improved barn and fine stock. A billy-goat was a real attraction to the children. They decided to take him out into the open, but he broke loose and it was amusing to see the men as well as the ladies separate in all directions and climb into machines. However, one lady liked him so well she made the remark, "I am going to get one for myself." After the diversion the clan was invited to the house for a business and literary program. Elvy Crouthamel, Sr., president of the association, presided, and the afternoon exercises were opened by Rev. Mr. Miller, of Hilltown Reformed Church, reading scripture and offering prayer. Officers were elected as follows: Elvy Crouthamel, Chalfont, president, Mrs. Harvey H. Fellman, New Britain, secretary; Walter Fellman, Chalfont, treasurer; executive committee, Mrs. Elvy Crouthamel, Mrs. Walter Fellman, Chalfont; Mrs. William Kerber, Lansdale: program committee, Fred Shoemaker, Philadelphia, Harvey Fellman, New Britain; Miss Etta Crouthamel, Chalfont. One marriage was reported, that of Miss Mollie Webster, of North Wales and Russell Fellman, New Britain. Births: Oscar, Jr., son of Oscar and Barbara Fellman, Doylestown; Dorothy Ruth, daughter of James and Esther Morgan, Scranton. Deaths: Dorothy Ruth Morgan. The literary program was as follows: singing recitation, "Greetings" Thelma Shoemaker; piano solo, Rachel Fellman, recitation, "Fellman Reunion," Mildred Shoemaker; singing "Look for Me" reading, Biff Perkins Toboggan Slide and Custard Pie," Margaret Shoemaker; quartette, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Fellman and Mr. and Mrs. J. Earl Fellman; piano solo Elsie Reichard; recitation, The Guilty Child," Dorothy Fellman; duet, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shoemaker; reading, The Diary of a Girl at a Summer Hotel," Rachel Fellman; closing hymn, God Be With You Till We Meet Again. The following members were present: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shoemaker, Fred Shoemaker, Jr., Mrs. Annie Shoemaker; Mildred Pelman, Annie Shoemaker, Ross Fellman, Mrs. Oliver W. Taylor, Miss Clela Seabridge, Harry Hoffman, John Shoemaker, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Elvy Crouthamel, Miss Etta Crouthamel, Mr. and Mrs. J. Earl Fellman, Chalfont; Michael McShane, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shoemaker, Margaret, Gladys, Irma, Alberta Shoemaker, Neshaminy Falls; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Miller, Lucille and Albert Miller, Joseph Grace, Hilltown; Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Fellman, Mr. and Mrs. William Kerber, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Fellman, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kile, Lansdale; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Fellman; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Fellman, New Britain; Oscar Fellman, Stuart Fellman, Doylestown; Leidy Fellman, Gardenville; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fellman, Rachel A. Fellman, Dorothy Fellman, W. Merrill Fellman, Chalfont, Mrs. S. C. Robbins, Scranton; Mrs. Milton Reichard, Miss Elsie Reionard, Catasauqua; Norman Shive, Hilltown. The reunion will be held at Meadow Brook Farm, the home of Harvey H. Fellman, Labor Day, 1922. |
| Flack family 9/19/1912 | FLACK REUNION A BIG GATHERING: The reunion of the Flack family was largely attended on Saturday at the home of Mary Jane Flack in Doylestown township. Over 150 members of the clan were present. Dinner was served under a large tent on the lawn and a fine social time was spent during the day. A program was rendered which was opened with scripture reading followed with prayer by Rev. J. B. Krewson, of Forrest Grove. A hymn, "Blest Be the Tie that Binds" was sung, after which the minutes of last year's meeting were read and approved. An address was made by Rev. J. B. Krewson, who said that men should always strive hard to live a larger life. Rev. Krewson said that all persons ought to congratulate themselves upon living in this progressive age and advised being careful not to live a life in vain. "Does Ma Feel She Was Pa." was well recited by Miss Edna Paxson. A musical selection "He Leadeth Me," was the next feature. A recitation "Our Hired Girl" was given by Fretz Slotter. Chairman Roland Flack, expressed hopes that a large number of members might gather next year, and urged all to notify every one related to the family. The exercises were closed by singing "God Be With You Till We Meet Again," and the pronouncement of the benediction by Rev. Krewson. At the business session the old officers were re-elected as follows: President, Roland Flack, of Grenoble; vice president, Oliver Flack, of Doylestown; secretary, Cora Flack Stover, Doylestown R. F. D. 2; treasurer, James Flack, of Doylestown; historian, James Flack. The association decided to meet at the same place next year on the second Saturday in September. Five members of the family died during the year: Mrs. Holmes DeCoursey, of Hartsville; Laura D. Clymer, of Tradesville; Everard Flack, of Grenoble; Mrs. Louisa Flack, of Bridge Valley, and John DeCoursey. Four marriages occurred as follows: Mabel Valentine Flack and Charles Leibig, both of Doylestown; Russell Flack, of Lumberville and Mary Magill, of Carversville; Emma Roberts, of Doylestown, and Dr. F. C. Montayne, of Philadelphia; Miss Susie Brooks, of Lahaska, and Russell Jamison, of Richboro. Three Births occurred as follows: Alberta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Flack, of Carversville; Helen Sickel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sickel, of Wycombe, and Ruth Quinn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Quinn, of Pineville. Committees were appointed as follows: Executive committee-Mrs. Kathryn F. Rice, Collingswood, N. J.; Mrs. Howard Carver, Holicong; Howard B. Flack, Carversville. Entertainment committee-James Walton, Carversville; Mrs. Alvin Flack, Carversville and Mrs. Russell Flack, Lambertville. Table and tent committee-J. F. Schaunce, Jamison; Howard B. Flack, Carversville; Harrison Haldeman, Danboro; James Flack, Doylestown; Hon. Roland Flack, Grenoble. Reception committee-Mrs. J. F. Schaunce, Jamison; Mrs. Kathryn F. Rice, Collingswood, N. J.; Mrs. Amos Bennett, Forrest Grove; Mrs. Howard B. Flack, Carversville; Theodore Foster, Hartsville; C. C. Haldeman, Danboro. Necrology committee-Miss Sara A. Conard, Ogontz; Mrs. George C. Brooks, Holicong; Mrs. Anderson Carver, Ivyland. Table committee-Mrs. Roland Flack, Grenoble; Mrs. Wilmer Duckworth, Philadelphia; Mrs. Alonzo Walton, Carversville, Mrs. Samuel Alcott, Philadelphia; Mrs. Mary Worthington, Doylestown; Mrs. John Stuckert, Willow Grove; Mrs. Irvin Mills, Lumberville, R. F. D. 1. Purchasing committee-Mrs. Samuel Alcott, Philadelphia; Mrs. Harry Kister, Philadelphia; James Flack, Doylestown. Sports-J. Gillingham Flack, Philadelphia; William Conard, Jamison; Watson Flack, Mechanicsville; Harrison Haldeman, Danboro; Miss Lella Worthington, Doylestown; Miss Goldie Flack, Lumberville; Miss Mary Brooks, Holicong. Decorations-Samuel Alcott, Philadelphia, Ludwig J. Flack, Doylestown. |
| Fluck Family 6/28/1928 | Fluck Family: PERKASIE, June 21-The annual Fluck family reunion was held in Menlo Park, at this place, Sunday, and was attended by 63 members of the clan. A delightful day was passed renewing old acquaintances and reconstructing "family trees." Among the persons present were the following from Quakertown, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fluck and Miss Dorothy Fluck, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fluck, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Harold Heinback, and Miss Eunice Fluck. The reunion attracted members of the family from Ambler, Fox Chase, North Wales and Phila., in addition to those who lived at less removed places. |
| Fox Family 7/18/1930 | FIVE BIRTHS REPORTED AT THE FOX GATHERING: TRADESVILLE, July 13-Descendants of the late Joseph and Amy Garis Fox, Tinicum, held their reunion at "Glen Spring Farm," the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fox, at this place yesterday. About seventy members enjoyed a bounteous dinner and supper from tables placed on the lawn. Following the dinner a short business session was held, during which one marriage was reported, that of Cyril Fox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Fox, to Catherine Murtha on March 4, 1930. Five births were reported as follows: To Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Fox a son, Elmer Harvey Fox, March 18, 1930; to Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Fox a son Robert Donald, August 15, 1929; to Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Loux a daughter, Alice Gertrude; to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fleming a son, Carl Kenneth, Dec. 26, 1929, and to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kessler a son, Lawrence Warren, Oct. 1, 1929. The following officers were elected for the three succeeding years: President, Oliver Snyder, Weisel; secretary, Mrs. Wilmer Fox, Warrington; treasurer, Mrs. Alvin Fox, Tradesville; sports committee, Paul Loux, Hellertown; Cyril Fox, Warrington, and Joseph Fox, Castle Valley. The youngest member present was Elmer Harvey Fox and the oldest member was Charles Franklin Sr. The afternoon was spent with various games in which young and old took part. A blue rock shoot was also enjoyed with Dorsey Fox, Doylestown, as winner. At a late hour the members departed for their various homes, giving the host and hostess a rousing cheer of thanks for their hospitality. The members decided to meet July 4, 1931, at the same place. Those present were Mrs. Jane Loux, Paul Loux, Miss Violet Good, Mrs. John Long and son, Carl, Mr. and Mrs. Pius Keithtline, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nace and son, Mrs. Frances Frankenfield, all of Hellertown; Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Fox and children, Marion and Harry Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fleming, Marvin and Carl Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hood, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Snyder and daughter, Dorothy, Weisel; Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Fox and children, Alice, Glenna and Wilmer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Long and children, Charles and Ella, Doylestown; Mrs. Henry Loux, Bethlehem; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Strawn and children, George and Jean, and George Ott, Piegelsville; Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Fox and son, Robert, Perkasie; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kreshler and daughter, Evelyn and son, Laurence, Pineville, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Fox, Phila.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Springer and son, Charles, Bedminsterville; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Louder, Wormansville; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Franklin and daughter, Kathryn, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Franklin, Jr., Upper Black Eddy; Mr. and Mrs. George Harrison, George, Jr., Marie and William Harrison, Oak Lane; Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Fox, Mary, Cynthia and Donald Fox, Warrington; Clinton Fox and children, Ruth, Ann and Elmer Fox and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fox, Tradesville. |
| Frankenfield Family 8/10/1922 | FRANKENFIELD FAMILY HOLDS SIXTH REUNION: Four hundred Frankenfields attended the sixth annual reunion of the clan at Tohickon Park, Saturday, when business was transacted, a program rendered, dinner served in the park, and a fine social time spent. Morning and afternoon sessions were held. A piano prelude by Edna Mease and Mildred Mease was the first feature in the morning. Invocation was made by Rev. Irwin Dieterly, "America" was sung by the members of the association. The remainder of the morning session was devoted to business. An address of welcome was made at the afternoon session by Ira M. Frankenfield, of Bethlehem. The response was made by William A. Frankenfield, of Ottsville. The family song was next sung to the tune "America". Music for the reunion was furnished by the Keystone Orchestra, of Bethlehem. "Bless Be the Tie that Blinds" was the closing hymn. ORGANIZER IS HONORED: In an address by James M. Frankenfield assistant superintendent of Northampton county schools, he called attention to the diligent work of Milton Frankenfield, of Pleasant Valley, in behalf of the reunion association. He was untiring in his efforts to get the association organized. He finally succeeded in interesting enough people and six years ago the first reunion was held. Since then the members of the clan have turned out in larger numbers than the most optimistic had anticipated. Superintendent Frankenfield suggested that a resolution should be passed by the association commending Milton Frankenfield for his efforts in behalf of the reunion, and that when the family history shall be published his shall be placed in the front of the book. This suggestion was incorporated in a motion and unanimously adopted. It has been decided to publish a history and for the purpose of gathering additional history of what has already been written the president appointed a large historical committee covering every branch of the family. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: These officers were elected: President James M. Frankenfield, Butztown; first vice president, W. A. Frankenfield, Ottsville; second vice president, Mrs. Emma Frankenfield, Allentown; secretary, Mark Frankenfield, Butztown; first assistant secretary, Frank L. Frankenfield, Jenkintown; second assistant secretary, Elmer Frankenfield, Farmersville; treasurer, H. Clayton, Kintnersville. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: Necrology: Frank L. Frankenfield, Jenkintown; William F. Stoneback, Bethlehem; George W. Frankenfield, Ambler; Cora Flack Stover, Doylestown; Mrs. Irwin Dieterly, Springtown. New Features: Mrs. William A. Frankenfield, Ottsville; Mrs. Luther Frankenfield, Jenkintown; Mrs. Oscar Furness, Trenton; Ira M. Frankenfield, Coopersburg; Asa F. Frankenfield, Philadelphia. Arrangements: William A. Frankenfield, Ottsville; Harry Brader, Butztown; Levi F. Frankenfield, Kumry; Miss Rella Frankenfield, Butztown; Miss Margaret Frankenfield, Perkasie. Amusements: Rachel Frankenfield, Jenkintown; Martha B. Frankenfield, Butztown; Mabel M. Frankenfield, Phillipsburg; Lloyd Ziegenfuss, Hellertown; Rev. Irwin Dieterly, Springtown. History: Milton R. Frankenfield, Pleasant Valley; Winfield S. Frankenfield, Easton; H. Clayton Frankenfield Kintnersville; Luther Frankenfield, Jenkintown; William H. Seiple, Bethlehem; Miss Agnes Frankenfield, Ottsville; Mrs Isaac Frankenfield, Bethlehem; Nellie Sigafoos, Phillipsburg, N. J.; Alexander Frankenfield, Springtown; Abraham Frankenfield, Black Eddy; Mrs. Webster Frankenfield, Ottsville; Rev. Ira Frankenfield, Tower City; Isaac Frankenfield, Bethlehem; Charles H. Dieterly, Coopersburg. NECROLOGY: The necrology list was brought down to date. Those who died since the last reunion were as follows: Warren Ezra Frankenfield, of Ambler. Leonard Frankenfield, of Butztown. Asher J. Frankenfield, of Nazareth. Ellen Elizabeth Frankenfield, of Farmersville. Amos O. Frankenfield, son of the late Jacob and Caroline Frankenfield. Miss Kathryn Frankenfield, of Perkasie. Mrs. Henry Frankenfield, of Mechanicsville. Raymond Frankenfield, of Ambler. |
| Frederick Family 9/22/1921 | FREDERICKS' REUNION: The descendants of George and Catharine Frederick organized a family association at the Saturday meeting in Zeibers' Park. Ninety-nine of the family were present at the first reunion. A permanent association was effected by the election of the following officers: President, david Frederick, Royersford; secretary, Mrs. William Z. Frederick, Norristown, treasurer, William Z. Frederick, North Wales. |
| Freed Family 9/7/1922 | 11TH ANNUAL REUNION OF THE FREED FAMILY: Eighty-four Freeds registered at the eleventh annual reunion of the clan in Perkasie Park, Saturday, when a program was rendered, officers elected and prizes awarded. The program included singing, "America," invocation, Rev. Wilbur J. Kohler; welcome, H. M. Freed, Richlandtown; greetings, C. William Freed, Quakertown; Raymond M. Freed, Sellersville; I. K. Freed, Souderton; Reed F. Landis, Souderton; selection, Miss Freed, Allentown, doxology and benediction. The Freed coming the greatest distance was William Freed, of York, Pa., who was awarded a silk umbrella. The youngest member present was Mary Evelyn Keller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amandus Keller, of Telford, who was six months old was awarded a gold necklace. Election of officers resulted as follows: President, Reuben J. Freed, Quakertown; vice president, Elias B. Freed, of Souderton; secretary, I. K. Freed, of Souderton; treasurer, Henry W. Freed, Richlandtown. This executive committee was appointed: Reuben J. Freed, Quakertown; W. R. Freed, Lewistown, Pa.; John P. Freed, Williamsport, Pa.; Isaac K. Freed, Souderton; William Freed, R. D. 6, York, Pa.; Elias B. Freed, Souderton; Walter Freed, Boyertown; Y. C. Freed, Royersford. These historians were appointed: Henry W. Freed, Richlandtown; William Freed, York; Isaac K. Freed, Souderton; Frank Freed, Allentown; W. R. Freed, Lewistown. |
| Fretz Family 9/25/1921 | DESCENDANTS OF TWO BROTHERS IN REUNION: Descendants of two brothers, John and Christian Fretz, who came to America from near the city of Manheim, Germany, more than two hundred years ago and established homes in the immediate vicinity of Tohickon Park, met Saturday at the park, transacted business of their association and rendered a program of music, readings and addresses. OLDEST AND YOUNGEST The two oldest persons present were Mahlon Keller, 95 years, and David Fretz, 85 years. The youngest child present was Esther Atkinson, aged ten weeks. Mrs. C. I. Kephart, of Portland, Oregon, traveled 4488 miles on the railroad to attend the reunion. Mrs. Tillie Moyer traveled the next greatest distance, 3000 miles from Los Angeles, California. There were no persons present from Canada, but Mrs. A. M. Fretz, of Perkasie, who was born in Canada, was in attendance. ELECTION OF OFFICERS A nominating committee comprising J. Franklin Fretz of Bedminster; William Fretz, of Souderton, and Chester A. Fretz, of Sellersville, presented these officers who were approved by the association: President, Rev. A. M. Fretz, of Perkasie; vice president, Rev. C. D. Fretz, of Sellersville; secretary, Nero S. Fretz of Bedminster; treasurer Francis M. Fretz, of Bedminster; executive committee, Jacob R. Fretz of Lansdale; Harry Detweiler, of Souderton; Clayton L. Fretz, of Perkasie; Chester A. Fretz, of Sellersville; J. Oscar Fretz, of Perkasie. The association voted to hold the next reunion on the second Saturday in September, at Tohickon Park. NECROLOGY Mrs. Sarah Ann Rosenberger, of Perkasie, died January 19, 1921. Mrs. Emma Laura Harper, of Holmesburg, Pa., March 4, 1921. William Henry Fretz, of Alpha, N. J., May 21, 1921. Harvey Shaddinger, of Philadelphia, July 19, 1921. Mrs. Isaiah Fretz, of Dublin, July 29, 1921. Mrs. Elizabeth Landis Kulp, of Doylestown, November 9th, 1920. PROGRAM OF EXERCISES Morning and afternoon sessions were held presided over by the president, Rev. A. M. Fretz of Perkasie, when music, reading and addresses were features. Devotions were conducted by Rev. Tobias L. Fretz, of Philadelphia, and W. F. Fretz of Pipersville welcomed the audience. Rev. A. M. Frtez made the response. The audience sang several hymns, among them "America," "Battle Hymn of the Republic", and "Blest Be the Tie That Binds". An interesting feature was a reading by Miss Mary Berger, of Doylestown. REV. FRETZ'S REMARKS Changes since the first reunion in a grove on the old homestead near Bedminster creamery were recalled by Rev. A. L. Fretz, of Crawford, N. J., who enumerated what things folks now have as compared to what they then had. In those days, he said he was still a boy and met with the others in the grove. The Fretzes he said were among those sturdy colonists who plunged into the thickest forest knowing that where the forest grew best there the soil was the richest. Rev. Fretz said they were a Bible loving church going and deeply religious people, characteristics yet maintained the vast majority of the clan. ADDRESS BY LOUIS B. FRETZ Louis Barnet Fretz, of Defiance, Ohio, who was born in Indiana, but later located at Defiance brought greetings from the Fretz Family Association of Indiana. He told of the origin of the association on the occasion some years ago when Beatrice Fredbourg, of Everett, Washington was tendered a birthday party at the home of his parents, August 17th, when an organization was effected. The next month, September 12th the first reunion was held. There were 100 present at that gathering. Mr. Fretz who is a professional lecturer, journalist and author, of books, made an interesting address before the association on Saturday. Remarks were also made by Rev. Tobias L. Fretz of Philadelphia, who pronounced the benediction at the close of the session. |
| Fretz Family 9/14/1922 | FRETZ FAMILY REUNION ON HISTORIC GROUND: The Fretzs are descendants of two brothers, John and Christian Fretz, who came to this country from near Manheim, Germany, two hundred or more years ago, and established homes in the immediate vicinity of the reunion ground, from whence descendants have spread all over the continent. BUSINESS SESSION: Singing by the members led by Mahlon Gross opened the session. Letters were read from persons unable to be present. One was read from J. Lewis Fretz, of Washington, D. C., a student of the United States Medical School. Another was read from Thomas S. Fretz, formerly of Gardenville, now of the State of Washington. Louis Barnett Fretz, of Defiance, Ohio, wrote giving an account of the George and Jacob Fretz reunion in Indiana, where 72 were present on the last Friday in August. The oldest person present was David Fretz, 86 years old. The youngest person present was Donald Harrison Fretz, son of Walter Stover Fretz, of New Britain, born May 3, 1922. J. F. Hendricks, chairman of the proposed monument committee to erect a monument in honor of the progenitors of the family in America, John and Christian Fretz, in the old burying ground at Deep Run, brought the matter before the reunion and a good sized sum of money was contributed making it likely that now the project will be hurried to completion. It was voted to hold the next reunion at Tohickon Park, on the Second Saturday in September. Officers were elected for the coming year as follows: President, Rev. A. M. Fretz, of Perkasie; vice president, Rev. J. Freeman Swartz, of Schwenksville; secretary, Nero S. Fretz, of Bedminster; treasurer, J. Franklin Fretz, of Ottsville. NECROLOGY: Those who died since the reunion in 191 were 2 reported by Chairman J. F. Hendricks, of the necrology committee, as follows: Aaron Kratz, of Plumsteadville, aged 89 years. Eliza Ann Stover, of Bedminster, aged 87 years. Louisa S. Bissey, of Bedminster. Abraham J. Fretz, of Philadelphia. Catharine Nash, of Plumstead township, of a ripe old age. Mrs. Florence Myers. Ann Fretz Shaddinger, of Chicago, sister of Henry Fretz, of Doylestown. Henry Rickert, 80 years old. Several selections were rendered by a quartet from the Mennonite Chorus, Deep Run. This singing proved popular and brought forth much applause. The young men sang at different periods during the afternoon. A recitation was given by Mrs. Ely R. Fretz, of Pleasant Valley. Remarks were made by Rev. Mahlon G. Moyer, of North Wales, who said he felt at home because of the relationship existing through both his mother ad father. His remarks about Palestine to which country at one time he had made a visit, were very interesting. Farming is poorly done in the country round about Damascus. Outside the wall of that ancient city is a large manure pile, the accumulation of ages which the people do not know how to use it. It could be used to advantage in Bucks county, but over there it is left to rot and foster disease and death. Interesting remarks were made by Rev. Moyer concerning the ancient cities of Palestine. The garden of Gethesemane was described as a place that had been changed somewhat by the building of a wall and the planting of trees and shrubbery, but undoubtedly it is the very spot made famous by the great things of Christ's time. Rev. Moyer said it would have been much better had the works of art never interfered with these sacred places. Some colleges are not Christian, said Rev. Tobias L. Fretz, of Philadelphia, in his remarks and it is useless, he contended to send a boy to one of these institutions, for he will learn nothing worth while. Care should be exercised as to what institution is chosen since the mind in early life is very receptive to wrong impressions. Rev. E. H. Swartz, of Schwenksville, was asked to speak and said he liked things sacred. He advised standing upon God's word in the home life, community, and church. |
| Fretz Family
8/12/1926 |
FRETZ FAMILY WAS TOLD FRUGALITY IS NEEDED: Perkasie, Aug. 9-In addressing the 38th anniversary of the Fretz family reunion at Perkasie Park on Saturday afternoon, Dr. Frank K. Fretz, Easton said: "If we are able to continue the mighty strides in social and industrial lines we have enjoyed in the past, we must practice that economy, thrift and frugality which our ancestors' practiced on making this great nation of today." Dr. Fretz, who was the main speaker of the afternoon, referred to this age as an industrial revolution. He pointed out the wonderful strides that had been made within recent years along industrial lines. Travel has also undergone a great change. He told how he had heard by radio in less than fifteen minutes after Miss Gertrude Ederle had completed her successful channel swim that she had completed the feat. He also told of how the forefathers made their own family implements and how the mothers of years gone by spun their own wool into cloth. Dr. Fretz contrasted the ways in which wool is made into cloth today with the days of yesteryear... |
| Frey Family 7/20/1922 | HOLD REY REUNION: The second annual reunion of the Frey family was held Thursday at Sanatoga Park and was attended by over 100 descendants. The first Frey to emigrate to this country was Leonard Frey, who arrived in New York from Berlin about 1700, at the age of 18. The officers of the association elected yesterday were: Milton Frey, of Roxborough president; Charles F. Frey, of Trooper, vice president; Oscar B. Frey, of Norristown, secretary, and John N. Frey, of Phoenixville, treasurer. |
| Fritz Family
8/19/1926 |
300 PERSONS ATTENDED FRITZ FAMILY REUNION: Easton, Aug. 18.-With more than 300 members present, the sixteenth annual reunion of the Fritz family was held Saturday, at Central Park, President Allen Fritz, of Bangor, announced that a social hour would be enjoyed and new acquaintances formed, after which dinner would be served. He presided over the main program, which was opened with prayer by Alfred Miller, Allentown. Piano selections were given by Misses Marion and Anna Rehrig, Allentown, and recitations were offered by Ioda Dawe, of Bangor, and Luther Fritz, Bangor. Following an address by President Fritz, it was decided to change the place for holding the next reunion. The committee, consisting of Alfred Miller, Allentown; Reuben Fritz, Bangor, and Ambrose Fritz, Lehighton, was invested with power to select a place for the gathering. Brief talks were given by Lewis Fritz, Lehighton; Reuben Fritz, Bangor; Bert Fritz, Lansford; Mrs. Luther Kiefert, Easton, and Robert Fisher, Conshohocken. The main address of the afternoon was delivered by Mrs. Weaver, wife of Dr. Aaron Weaver, Macungie. The gold piece for the oldest member of the family present went to Mrs. Ellen Davis, Bangor, who is in her 78th year. Geraldine Shaffer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Shaffer, Northampton, was the youngest member of the family present. Officers elected for the next year are Robert Fisher, Conshohocken, president; Alfred Miller, Allentown, second vice president; Luther Repsher, Bangor, third vice president; Richard Rehrig, Allentown, and Frank Reed, Summit Hill, treasurer. |
| Fulmer Family
8/5/1926 |
FULMER FAMILY HOLDS ITS FAMILY GATHERING: Bethlehem, Aug. 3.-Approximately 150 Fulmers, descendants of the late George Fulmer, who, according to early history, located on a farm at the junction of the Haycock Run and the Tohickon Creek, near the boundaries of Bedminster and Tinicum, on Saturday attended the sixth annual reunion of the clan at Gross' Park, midway between this place and Nazareth. During the business session all the old officers were re-elected as follows: President, Oscar F. Helms, Riegelsville; vice president, Solomon Fulmer, Easton; secretary, Irwin Myers, Quakertown; treasurer, Harry E. Ott, Point Pleasant. Two interesting addresses were given during the afternoon, Rev. Raymond C. Miller, pastor of one of the Riegelsville congregations, spoke of the value of family reunions and Ira Frankenfield, Bethlehem, also gave an address... |
| Fulmer Family 8/18/1921 | FULMER FAMILY HELD REUNION ON SATURDAY: After a year of successful effort put forth by members of the clan the first annual reunion of the Fulmer Family Association was held Saturday at Tohickon Park, which approximately 150 of Bucks county, although some are scattered throughout the United States. There are about 500 members in the members present. The Fulmers are the direct descendants of George Fulmer, a native of Germany, who came to America and settled in Haycock township in 1785. Most of the Fulmer family are residents family association. The original George Fulmer in 1785 settled on land which was a part of a 3000-acre tract owned by John Penn, a brother of William Penn. Leidy Fulmer, of Bedminster, a member of the clan, owns 148 acres of this land at the present time. It has been in the Fulmer family ever since. An interesting history of the Fulmer family was given Saturday by Morris Fulmer, of Ferndale, who is historian of the clan. At the morning business session plans were discussed to make the reunion a greater success next year. The event will again be held in Tohickon Park on the second Saturday in August. The following officers were elected: President, Leidy Fulmer, of Easton; vice president, Solomon Fulmer, Easton secretary, Adin H. Nicholas, of Quakertown; treasurer, Harry Ott, of Point Pleasant; historian, Morris Fulmer, of Ferndale. The executive committee will include the elected officers and eight members of the family to be appointed by the president of the clan. Mr. and Mrs. George Mathews, of Flemington, N. J., came the longest distance to attend the reunion. The oldest member of the clan present was Joseph Y. Fulmer, of Dublin, aged 86 years. Rev. C. B. Weaver, of Bethlehem, who is president of the Perkasie National Bank presided at the business session in the morning and at the afternoon session. Lunch was served in the Tohickon Park lunch auditorium, while some members of the family enjoyed their lunch in old fashioned picnic style beneath the park trees. Among the speakers at the afternoon session who dwelt on the history of the Fulmer family and the good derived from family reunions were Mark Thatcher, of Quakertown; Ira M. Frankenfield, of Coopersburg; and County Commissioner Oscar Helms, of Riegelsville. |
| Garges Family 9/3/1908 part 2 | Bodine, Mr. and Mrs. William Roberts, Priscilla G. Cliff, Mr. and Mrs. William Hillis, Mrs. Amy Kephart, John Haldeman, Anna S. Garges, Miss Elsie Funk, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wortall, Mrs. Anna S. Hughes, Miss Emma Shutt, Eavanna Funk, Martha Garges, Violetta Funk, Mary Walter, Ethel F. Garges, Adeline Larzelere Mary Larzelere |
| Garges Family 9/3/1908 | GARGES FAMILY REUNION IN WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP: Undaunted by an almost uninterrupted misty rain and chilly breezes which made out-door recreations uncomfortable without warm clothing, the descendants of Henry Georgeus (Garges) met, Thursday, at the home of Edward Garges, in Warrington township, with over a hundred in the ranks. They began to gather shortly after 10 o'clock, and from that time on until noon the men occupied their time shaking hands and comparing notes about the recent hail storm, which completely ruined the corn crop on the farm, talking family affairs and recalling recollections of the year which has passed since the previous meeting. From the rattle of dishes which started about the same time it was not difficult to guess what the fair members of the family were doing. The result of their labors and thoughtfulness was evident about noon and there were no disputes as to the success of their efforts in getting together a dinner which might have tempted "Billy" Taft and "Billy" Bryan to forget politics long enough to attend. More than likely one or the other of them could have explained some relationship, too for the Garges and the Moyers and the Bergeys and the Weidenbergers, and pretty nearly every other family in this county, State and country, are related in some way or another. Fact is, is was only known recently that the Gargeses and the Weinbergers were related. Now the patient historians of the family are trying to figure it out. Dinner, to continue, was not over until about 3 o'clock; for on account of the rain it was not possible to have long tables set out under the big tent, and this necessitated having the clan fed in relays. So many good things and such hearty eaters made dinner a lengthy procedure, but President Edward Garges finally got the business meeting started with the singing of "Onward Christian Soldiers" as the first thing. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Lentz, of Pleasantville, and the reading of the minutes by the secretary, Mrs. Austin Griffith, of Chalfont, came next, and then the assembled family was treated to recitation "The High Tide of Lincolnshire," by Miss Mary Walter, of Warrington. An instrumental solo by Eugene Garges, of Doylestown, and a vocal solo by Edward E. Hickman, of Chalfont, were vigorously applauded, and then the resolution committee presented resolutions on the death of five relatives. These were adopted and copies will be sent to the bereaved families. Succeeding features of the program were these: Instrumental duet, Misses Esther and Grace Lapp, of Chalfont; recitation, Miss Mary Garges, of Warrington; instrumental solo, Miss Violetta Funk, of Chalfont; vocal duet, by the daughters of Edward Garges; remarks by Rev. Mr. Lentz. So excellent has been the record of the old officers that the clan insisted that they should serve again, so they were re-elected by the association. Under the head of new business Mrs. Edward Garges spoke of the suggestion that the Weinbergers and the Garges are related and this phase of family history was pretty thoroughly threshed out by the older members present, some of whom insisted that the relationship is through the marriage of J. Shelly Weinberger. This was also touched upon in an excellent genealogical paper written by Henry Garges concerning Henry Georgeus and his descendants. During the year, it was reported there were five deaths, one birth and no marriages. The births and deaths were these: Born-Catharine Thelma Lapp, February 18, 1908, to Harvey and Emma Lapp, of Chalfont. Deaths- Joseph Ellis, aged 72 years, at Mechanics Valley; A. G. Rapp, in Philadelphia; John Meyers, in Doylestown township; Henry Garges, in Doylestown; Thelma Lapp, at Chalfont. Photographs of the family group and of the oldest and youngest direct descendants present were taken during the day by L. R. Craven. Mrs. Henry Hines, of Chalfont, who is the only surviving one of the original Garges family which started the reunion, was also the oldest direct descendant present. She is 69 years of age. Edith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Garges, the host and hostess, was the youngest Garges present. She is 15 months old. Next year the reunion will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Funk, at Chalfont, the last Thursday in August. Those Present: Mrs. Joseph Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Funk, Mr. and Mrs. David Funk, Henry Funk, Phoebe Ann Geil, Rev. and Mrs. John Lentz, Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Garges, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hines, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hines, Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Clymer, Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Hickman, Albert Hines, Henry Hines, Jr., Mrs. W. W. Delp, Mrs. George W. Radcliff, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Garges, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Garges, Sylvester Funk, Howard Funk, Howard S. Garges, Florence Funk, Anna Ellis, Minerva Clymer, Esther Lapp, Lydia Garges, Grace Lapp, Allie Brown, William Funk, William Myers, Laura E. Rosenberger, Eugene W. Garges, Henry Garges, Sr., Charles Radcliff, Grant Lapp, Susie Lapp, Evelyn Buehrle, Martha Lapp, Mary Garges, Edith Garges, Mildred Garges, Margaret Garges, Ross Lapp, Leroy Shutt, Kathryn Shutt, Mr. and Mrs. Howard McNair, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lapp, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Larzelere, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bodo |
| Garges Family 9/1/1921 | GARGES CLAN HOLDS ITS ANNUAL REUNION: "Sunshine Farm," the pretty country home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lapp, near Chalfont, was the merry scene Thursday of the seventeenth annual reunion of the Garges Family Association. Although the attendance was not as large as usual, approximately 75 members of the clan were present. The Garges family are descendants of Abraham Garges who settled in Bucks county some years ago. The Abraham Garges farm is now a part of the Doylestown Country Club. Practically all the Gargeses reside within a radius of five miles of the Chalfont section. The family originally came from Germany, and there are about 150 members in the association. The gathering Thursday was almost solely a social event. Some business was transacted, but the reunion was more of a real old-fashioned family outing and get-together meeting of one large family. Whether the Gargeses in years past were famous for preparing sumptuous meals is not recorded in the family history, but the fact was well established Thursday when the members of the clan and their friends were treated to a real country dinner which carries all the fixin's including every conceivable make of pie and cake, and ice cream, too. The meal was served in one of the farm buildings at "Sunshine Farm." In the afternoon, following a short business meeting various games were played, and the entire clan proved to be full of pep. It must be admitted, however, that Mrs. I. B. Garges, of Doylestown, and her son, E. W. Garges, of Glenside, were the ringleaders. At the business session the following officers were re-elected: President, Howard Garges, of Chalfont; secretary, Mrs. Harvey Lapp, of Chalfont; treasurer, Clayton Zetty, of Doylestown. Preparations were made to hold the 1922 reunion the last Thursday in August at the home of Hugh Carrell, near Furlong. E. W. Garges, of Glenside, made a few remarks to the clan, bringing out the point that the attendance at the Garges reunion was falling off. He advised that an extra effort be put forth next year to make the reunion a banner event in the clan's history. The youngest member of the family present Thursday was Master Donald Harvey Barth, aged 6 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Barth and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lapp, of Chalfont. There were about twenty-five little tots among the members attending. Among those who registered, although this list is not complete were: Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lapp, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buehrle, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Garges, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh B. Carrell, Mr. and Mrs. John Henry, Mr. and Mrs. David Funk, Miss Myrtle Buehrle, Miss Marie Lapp, Miss Edythe Garges, Miss Martha Garges Lapp, Miss Anna Margaret Garges, Sylvester H. Funk, H. Grant Lapp, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hoffman, Elwood Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank Histand, Willard Garges Histand, Dorothy Mae Histand, Mr. and Mrs. Francis G. Myers, Lydia G. Myers, Eva G. Myers, Susie Ruth Lapp, Evelyn Garges Buehrle, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Garges, E. W. Garges, Jr., and Mrs. Lulu Cannon. |
| Gehman Family 8/11/1921 | GEHMAN REUNION HELD IN PERKASIE PARK: Eleven years less than two centuries ago there came to America from Switzerland, three Gehman brothers, one locating in Lehigh county, another in Bucks county and the third in Montgomery county. They sailed from Holland to Philadelphia on the "Good Ship Samuel." Saturday afternoon, at Perkasie Park, the bungalow colony and show place of the North Penn section, approximately 150 members of the Gehman Family Association met in the annual reunion of that event. They came from every section of Bucks, Montgomery and Lancaster counties. During the last 100 years many of the members of the clan have located in Lancaster county, although it is believed there are more Gehmans in Bucks county than in any other vicinity. There are approximately 550 Gehmans who are active members of the association. Saturday afternoon the publication of the family history was discussed. It was the concensus of opinion that a published history would create a greater interest in the association. At the business sessions plans were completed to finance the proposition. An interesting point brought out by one of the speakers, Prof. L. H. Gehman, of Macungie, historian of the association, was the fact that so many of the Gehmans during the last two years have become educationally prominent, and have become affiliated with several large schools and colleges throughout the United States. Anent his report Gehman said that many of the Gehmans were of Mennonite faith and practically all are active in church work. "A man can be a college graduate and still possess the simplicity of his grandparents", declared Prof. Gehman, who had previously said that many young people were 'spoiled' after completing a college education. He urged that a college education in the correct manner be taken up by all young members of the family wherever possible. At the afternoon session an interesting talk was given by Mrs. Elizabeth Thorpe, of Clearwater, Florida, who came the longest distance to attend the reunion. For some years Mrs. Thorpe was interested in women's welfare, work on the large cattle ranches of Wyoming and Idaho. She described the work in the West. After leaving the West Mrs. Thorpe located in Florida, where she is now doing welfare work. Ephrata, Lancaster county, was selected as the meeting place for the 1922 reunion, the date to be fixed by the executive committee. Others who took part in the program during the day were: Mrs. Rosa M. Avars, of Philadelphia; Rev. J. O. Lindermen, of Perkasie; Miss Medora Funk of Perkasie; A. W. Gehman, of Lancaster; John Fretz, Souderton and Mrs. J. O. Lindermaal, of Perkasie. The following officers were elected at the business session: President, A. W. Gehman, of Lancaster; vice president, Abner H. Gehman, of Norristown; secretary, H. A. Gehman, of Bethlehem; treasurer, M. K. Gehman, of Perkasie. The oldest members of the clan who attended the reunion were: Prof. L. H. Gehman, of Macungie, and Mrs. William Gehman, of Perkasie, both of whom are 78 years old. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. David G. Leatherman, of Ottsville, was the youngest member of the family present. |
| Gerhart Family 9/7/1922 | GERHARTS IN REUNION: More than 200 members of the Gerhart clan assembled at the New Goshenhoppen Park in East Greenville. Rev. C. W. Gerhart, of Reading, made an address. Rev. G. W. Lutz, of Pennsburg, also gave an entertaining talk. The election of officers resulted as follows: Honorary president, John H. Gerhardt, of Boyertown; president, Charles Gearhardt, of Boyertown; first vice president, Calvin Schanely, of Boyertown; second vice president, Daniel Gerhard, of East Greenville; secretary, James Gearhardt, of Pottstown; assistant secretary, Mrs. Sarah Gearhardt, of Pottstown; second assistant, James W. Gearhardt, of Pottstown; recording secretary and historian, Edwin G. Keck, of East Greenville; treasurer, Edwin J. Shiffert. The next meeting of the clan will be held the latter part of August, 1923, at the New Goshenhoppen Park.` |
| Gill Family 9/1/1921 | GILL FAMILY REUNION HEARS OF FORTY-NINER: Members of the Gill Family Association held another of their enjoyable reunions Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Gill, Richboro. About one hundred were present and an interesting program was rendered. Dr. Edward A. Krusen, of Norristown, made the principal address, and others were made by Dr. J. B. Carrell and Ezra P. Carrell, of Hatboro, and John Engart. An election of officers resulted as follows: President, Stephen Gill; vice president, J. Alvah Gill; secretary, Mrs. Robert Engart, Hartsville; treasurer, Osborn Feaster. The executive committee is composed of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Lefferts, Southampton; Mr. and Mrs. J. Alva Gill, Richboro; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Richardson, Richboro; Mr. and Mrs. John G. Gill, Richboro. Interesting letters written by James Gill to his mother after he went to California during the stampede for gold in 1849 were read. Lester Engart, of Hartsville, gave a recitation and Miss Elsie Fries, of Ambler, rendered a piano solo. The time and place for the next reunion will not be announced until next year. |
| Gill Family
6/28/1928 |
Gill Family Reunion: NEW HOPE, June 23-Mr. And Mrs. Cornelius V. Ely, Solebury township, were the hosts to the 14th annual reunion of the Gill family. In the afternoon a literary program was enjoyed. A business meeting was held and the family records were brought up to date through information furnished by those attending. In addition to Mr. and Mrs. Ely, the reception committee included: Mr. and Mrs. John Gill, Dr. Carrell and Mr. and Mrs. Osborne Feaster. The committee on lunch consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gill, Mrs. Anna Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben P. Ely, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Ely, and Mrs. Carrie Gill, Cornelius V. Ely acted as president. |
| Godshalk Family 8/31/1922 | GODSHALKS REUNITE: The 28th annual reunion of the descendants of Samuel and Sarah (Barndt) Godshalk, was held at the Funk's Forest Park. After a luncheon was served by the ladies all started out to find enjoyment until 3 p. m., when the regular meeting was held. W. W. Godshall, of Norristown was retained as president and is the only surviving son of Samuel and Sarah (Barndt) Godshall. All the other officers were retained. The following statistics were recorded: Marriages 3; deaths, 1; births, 5. |
| Godshalk Family 8/23/1928 | REUNION OF GODSHALKS: CHALFONT, Aug. 21-The thirty-third annual reunion of the descendants of Sara and Samuel Godshalk was held at Forrest Park on Saturday. Eighty members of the family were in attendance. A history, discovered in New Jersey, and throwing new light on the early members of the family was discussed at the business meeting held in the afternoon. Officers elected for the following year are as follows: President, Charles Krout, Norristown; vice president, Edward Gerhart, Norristown; and secretary and treasurer, Harvey Godshalk, Torresdale. Prizes were awarded to the oldest and youngest members present. William W. Godshalk, 77 years old, was the oldest member and the youngest the two months' old son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rudolphs, Montgomeryville. |
| Godshalk Family 9/3/1908 | GODSHALK FAMILY IN ANNUAL REUNION: The annual reunion of the Godshalk family was held on Saturday at Funk's Park, Chalfont, and about sixty sat down to dinner at 12.30 o'clock. The day was thoroughly enjoyed in renewing old friendships and making new acquaintances among the members of the family. After dinner the formal exercises were held, being opened with prayer by the Rev. William G. Funk, of Forrest City, who also delivered the address of welcome. The report of the secretary showed there were two marriages but no deaths in the family during the past year. Mrs. Eli Hartley was appointed chairman of the entertainment committee, with Samuel Godshalk, Charles Krout, William Godshalk and May Fries as assistants. It was decided to meet at Funk's Forest Park, Chalfont, on the third Saturday in August 1909. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hill, Mrs. Hannah Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Godshalk, Mrs. Chas. Krout, Enos Godshalk, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duckloe, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Fryling, Warren, Solomon and Edith Fryling, Mrs. Catharine Reitinger, William G. Funk, William Funk, Jr., Mrs. Roda Fries, May, Rodman, Leanora, Earl and Beatrice Fries, Miss McLaughlin, Mrs. Amanda B. Radcliff, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Godshalk, Samuel Godshalk, Enos and William Godshalk, Ida Freas, Theodore Rapp, Delia Burke, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Hartley, Eugene and Blanche Hartley, Charles Krout, Laura and Ruth Krout, Ethel Heavener, Herbert, Francis, Sallie and Florence Heavener, William Duckaloe, Willard Youells, Oliver Fox, Mrs. Ira Helsel and son, Eugene, Mrs. Enos Godshalk, Jr. |
| Gogel Family 8/24/1922 | CLANS COME TOGETHER IN ANNUAL GATHERINGS: (Young, Gogel and Faust Descendants meet over the weekend-Families elect officers and render programs:) The second annual reunion of the Gogel Family, the descendants of Jacob and George Gogel, who settled in Northampton county, was held Saturday at Central Park, with 115 of the 250 descendants. Next year's reunion will be held at Dillard's Grove, Macada, near Bethlehem, on the third Saturday in August. A complete program of sports and games was conducted. The officers for next year are: President, Henry Gogel, Northampton; vice president, Cluston Werst; secretary, Mrs. J. Gogel Hagenbuch, Bethlehem; treasurer, Edgar Hagenbuch; historian, Milton Mittman; executive committee, Wesley Strohl, Conard Bender and Mrs. Cluston Werst, who were re-elected; amusement committee, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bender. |
| Gottschalk Family 9/8/1921 | GOTTSCHALK FAMILY REUNION AT PERKASIE: Descendants of Rev. Jacob Gottschalk to the number of about 150 met in their twentieth annual reunion at Perkasie Park, Saturday. Rev. Gottschalk came to America from Gog, Holland, in 1708, and settled near Germantown. A wife and three sons composed the family of this Mennonite minister from which sprung descendants today known as the Gottschalks, Godshall and Gotshall and of which there are more than a thousand known families in this country. HISTORIAN IS ILL: The members o the family organization were keenly disappointed in the inability of the family historian Rev. H. G. Allebach, of Quakertown to attend. Rev. Allebach is convalescing at White Haven and this was the first reunion he missed since the organization was effected twenty years ago. He has also been the historian since that time and was reluctantly relieved of his duties at their meeting Saturday. He was honored with a newly created post, that of historian emeritus and a telegram expressing sympathy and regrets at his inability to attend were sent him. The custom of awarding prizes to members of the organization was discontinued but it was noted that Mrs. Louisa Gotteschalk, aged 79, of Philadelphia, was the oldest in attendance. BUSINESS SESSION: The business session on account of the excessive heat was curtailed. A short address by John W. Gottschalk, a Philadelphia manufacturer, in which he urged a closer co-operation among members locating new members and the establishing of a fixed date and place of meeting for these annual events resulted in a resolution authorizing the executive committee to select such a place for next year's reunion and the matter will be definitly decided then. While the matter of selecting was left in the hands of the committee it was understood that it would be in the vicinity of Pottstown as it appears that is more centrally located than this place. FOUNDER REMEMBERED: Rev. Robert Gottschalk, of Norristown, rendered a beautiful vocal solo, "The Lord Is My Light." Another interesting feature was the introduction of and singing of a hymn written by the Rev. Allebach and dedicated to the memory of the Rev. Jacob Gottschalk, founder of the family in America. The hymn is sung to the tune of "America," and was sung with a spirit befitting the occasion. These officers were elected: President, Newton Gottschalk, Norristown; vice presidents, Frank Gottschalk, Pottstown; secretary, Miss Anna Gottschalk, Pottsville; treasurer John B. Ziegler, Norristown; historian, rev. Robert Gottschalk, Norristown. |
| Greenawalt Family 7/6/1922 | GREENAWALT REUNION: The seventeenth annual reunion of the Pennsylvania Greenawalt Descendants' Association, will be held August 23d, in Zieber's Park, near West Point. All Greenawalts in good home standing, throughout the State are invited to attend. The Ohio Greenawalt Association held its 27th reunion, June 17th, at the home of Abram Greenawalt, in Damascus, Ohio. The Ohio Greenawalts are all descendants of John and Elizabeth Greenawalt, who were among Montgomery county's first settlers. Headstones bearing their names, are still seen in the old graveyard adjoining Boehm's Church, at Blue Bell. |
| Greenwalt Family 9/21/1921 | GREENWALT FAMILY IN ANNUAL REUNION: An all-day reunion was held in Zeiber's Park, near West Point, on Wednesday, with more Greenwalts than usual in attendance. And each and all formed a welcome committee in readiness to greet the friends and neighbors who had been invited to gather with them beneath the grand old trees, while the summer sunshine was an able second in brightening the festive scene. Children and their parents enjoyed the park amusements at their command, while older descendants had pleasant chats about bygone days, things half forgotten and better things to come. At noon each family dined in picnic fashion with fewer dishes to be cleared away in consequence and none had forgotten to bring their appetites with them. The usual musical and literary program began at 2 p. m. in the park hall. This was opened with music, "Scenes That Are Brightest," by Prof. W. A. Webb. Prayer was offered by Rev. J. D. Detrich, pastor of historic Boehm's church, many reunionists being members of the same. Greetings were extended by President William Frantz. Mrs. Findley Braden read the recording secretary's report, prefacing it with humorous remarks. The ladies present were praised for their sensible gowns, because of a parody now going the rounds. "Mary has a little dress, The latest style, no doubt, But every time she gets inside, She's more than half way out." In the absence of the corresponding secretary, Miss May A. Frantz, Mrs. Braden also read humorous letters from far away descendants. A particularly eloquent one consisted of a $5 note from Howard Detweiler, of Salem, Ohio, whose grandmother was a Montgomery county Greenwalt. NECROLOGY REPORT There were three deaths recorded in the necrology report, of former members of the association: Edgar Shimp, of Alliance, Ohio; Henry B. Greenwalt, of Mt. Gretna, and little Tacy M. Bernhard, oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. W. Leon Bernhard, Centre Square. In 1913 the latter was made Daughter of the P. of D. A., she being the first child born in the old Greenwalt homestead in twenty-seven years. Three rousing cheers were given for Charles Snyder Baker, the week old son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Baker. This wee Greenwalt descendant is expected to attend to next reunion. Master William Heebner Harr, "Billy," of Lansdale, splendidly read "New Yorkers Up to Date," and also gave his recent boyish experiences in the summer settlement camp. "Old Black Joe" with original variations was rendered by Prof. W. A. Webb and both he and Rev. J. D. Detrich told stories. Miss Dorothy Greenwalt, of Allentown, followed with humorous recitations entitled "A Chance Meeting" and "The lilac Tree." Prof. Findley Braden, of Doylestown, who last year gave Chautauqua lectures on a western circuit, by request spoke on "Glimpses of the Great Northwest." In closing he compared Horace Greeley's slogan, Go west, young man, with the slogan of the present hour. Go and sell. But the best slogan of all was, Go to work young man." The annual Sarah Frantz Rile memorial gifts were awarded to Christina Clair Ely, the youngest child; Mrs. Elizabeth Greenwalt, North Wales, the oldest lady descendant; William Frantz, the oldest gentleman; Earl C. Bernhard, Bethlehem, who came the farthest to attend; Miss Mildred Bernhard, the latest school graduate, and Hiram A. Krieble, Center Square, the oldest person present, he being yet far from eighty. William H. Greenwalt, of Huntingdon Valley, came to represent the Shippensburg branch of the family. This reunion needs weddings - none for several years. ELECTION OF OFFICERS All old officers save one were reelected. Miss Mary Greenwalt Bernhard, of Center Square, was made corresponding secretary. The 1922 reunion will be held Wednesday, August 23d, in Zieber's Park. The treasurer, William H. Greenwalt, reported all expenses paid to date, with a balance still in the treasury. Program closed with the doxology and benediction given by Rev. J. D. Detrich. A picnic supper followed and many lingered till a much later hour in the pleasant park. The Greenwalt, Frantz, Bernhard and Rile families are all direct descendants of John and Margaret Greenwalt, whose quiet lives were usefully spent together in the quaint old farm house below Center Square. Many of these now scattered from Pennsylvania to California. MEMBERS PRESENT Among those present were William Frantz and family, Center Square; Rev. J. D. Detrich, North Wales; Mr. and Mrs. William H. Greenwalt, Allentown, Mrs. Hanna A. Bernhard and daughter, Center Square; Mrs. E. May Lewis and family, Norristown; William J. Greenwald and family, Allentown; Frank C. Butterworth and family, Cheltenham; W. Leon Bernhard and family, Center Square; Mrs. J. C. Clair, Warren A. Ely, Mrs. Stewart B. Rorer, Mrs. Sherman B. Weidner, Miss Margaret Bowers, Mr. and Mrs. James Bernhard, Ambler; Earl C. Bernhard, Bethlehem; Mrs. Ida L. Finch, West Point; Prof. W. A. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Findley Braden, Doylestown; Howard L. Baker and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram A. Krieble, Miss Cyrene W. Shepherd and sister, Thomas L. Stanley, Center Square; Mrs. Florence Ziegler and family, Norristown; Mrs. R. J. Stewart and family, Cheltenham; Mrs. Thomas G. Comly and family, Ambler; Eugene H. Whittock and family, Center Square; Frank Leeman, Philadelphia; Mr. and mrs Mr Mr Mrs Mrs. Alfred R. Kuhns.. William Phander and |
| Grim Family 7/20/1922 | GRIMS HOLD A REUNION: Forty descendants of the late Dr. G. W. and Elizabeth P. Grim held their annual family reunion Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Grim, Perkasie. It was practically a full representation of the children and grandchildren. Officers were re-elected as follows: President Dr. F. S. Grim, Frenchtown, N. J.; vice president, Dr. F. H. Grim; secretary, Mrs. Hillborn Darlington, Doylestown; historian, Harry E. Grim, Perkasie. Next year the reunion will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Asher K. Anders, Doylestown. |
| Grim Family 7/18/1930 | REUNION OF THE GRIMS HELD IN DOYLESTOWN: DOYLESTOWN, July 13.-Mr. and Mrs. Hillborn Darlington yesterday entertained the descendants of the late Dr. George W. and Elizabeth Prizer Koons Grim at the annual reunion which was held at the Darlington home. The late George Grim was a prominent physician at Revere. He had the pleasure of seeing his six sons become prominent professional men, three following the practice of medicine, two practicing law and another an instructor in the Keystone State Teacher's College at Kutztown. Two of the six sons, Dr. George M. Grim, Ottsville, and Dr. Frank S. Grim Frenchtown, have died. A daughter, Mrs. Oscar H. Bigley, Doylestown, also died a number of years ago. One og the sons of Dr. F. H. Grim, is practicing medicine at Revere. The two following the legal profession are Hon. Webster Grim, Doylestown, and Harry E. Grim, Perkasie. Dr. James S. Grim is at the head of the science department of the Keystone State Teacher's College, Kutztown. The day was spent i an informal manner, a family dinner during the noon hour having been a feature. During the afternoon the younger members of the family enjoyed a number of games appropriate to the season. During the election of officers Dr. F. H. Grim, Revere, was elected president; Harry E. Grim, Perkasie, vice president; Mrs. Hillborn Darlington, Doylestown, secretary, and Mrs. Asher K. Anders, Doylestown, treasurer. There were no births nor deaths during the year, but their was one marriage, that of Robert Grim, Perkasie, and Miss Louella Moyer, Souderton, who were married on April 25, 1930. The oldest person in attendance was Dr. F. H. Grim, Revere, and the youngest was Marjorie Swan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swan, Perkasie. The reunion next year will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Grim, Perkasie, on Saturday July 11. |
| Grim Family 7/14/1921 | GRIM FAMILY REUNION HELD IN COUNTY SEAT: Grims, fifty-one of them, all descendants of Dr. George W. Grim and Elizabeth Koons Grim, were entertained Tuesday at the pretty town home of Mr. and Mrs. Hillborn Darlington, Maple avenue, Doylestown. It was the first reunion of the Grim family in six years and the family association was re-organized and will meet every year in the future. Practically all members of the family present Tuesday live in Bucks county, many of them living in Doylestown and vicinity. The spacious lawn of the Darlington home was full of life from the time of arrival of the Grims until the reunion was over. During the day the guests were entertained at dancing and various games were played. Two members of the family celebrated their wedding anniversary Tuesday. On the way to the dining room they were preceded by a clergyman, while the wedding march was played in another room. Mr. and Mrs. Asher K. Anders were the principals of this little affair. Dinner was served to the guests shortly after the noon hour. All told the reunion was a great success. At the business meeting the association was re-organized and plans were made to meet next year, July 12, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Grim, Perkasie. The following officers were elected: President, Dr. F. S. Grim, of Frenchtown, N. J.; vice president, Dr. F. H. Grim, of Revere; secretary, Mrs. Hilborn Darlington, Doylestown; historian, Harry E. Grim, Perkasie. The executive committee elected is as follows: Dr. G. M. Grim, of Ottsville; Mrs. William H. Rufe, of Riegelsville; and Mrs. A. K. Anders, of Doylestown. Among the members of the family association attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Asher K. Anders, Miss Elizabeth Anders, Miss Martha Anders, Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Power, Billy Power, Betty Power, O. H. Bigley, Harry Bigley, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Bigley, Hon. And Mrs. Webster Grim, Rev. and Mrs. Charles F. Freeman, Mrs. E. D. Darlington, Mr. and Mrs. Hilborn Darlington, Miss Catherine Darlington, all of Doylestown; Dr. F. H. Grim, of Revere; Mr. and Mrs. Howell George, of Riegelsville; Mrs. William H. Rufe, of Riegelsville; Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Kensil, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Huenlich, Vernon Huenlich, of Winfield, Long Island; Dr. and Mrs. F. S. Grim, Miss Mabel Grim, of Frenchtown, N. J.; and Mrs. Harry E. Grim, Miss Anna D. Grim, Miss Mildred E. Grim, Miss May L. Grim, Robert H. Grim, J. Lawrence Grim, of Perkasie; Mr. and Mrs. Claire F. Grim, Claire F. Grim, Jr., of Revere; Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Grim, Miss Margaret Grim, of Ottsville; Mrs. R. C. Stever, of Lumberville, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Watson Craft, Jr., of Ambler. |
| Grim Family 8/29/1901 | GRIMS HAVE A REUNION: The fifth annual reunion of the Grim family was held at Hancock, Berks county, Thursday. The program, which was opened at 2 p. m. was as follows: Hymn, "Nearer, My God to Thee; prayer, Rev. Charles Kistler, of Reading music, Mertztown Band; address, George A. Grim, of Zurich, Switzerland; music; hymn, "My Country Tis of Thee, music address. Rev. W. U. Kistler, historical address, Charles A. Croll; hymn "Blest Be the Tie That Binds." The following officers were elected: President, Prof. James S. Grim, of Kutztown; first vice president, A. S. Grim, of Allentown; secretary, Dr. Charles Grim, of Reading; treasurer, Ceranus Grim, of Maxatawny; executive committee, Stanley Grim, of Maxatawny; W. H. Grim, of Lyons; Charles Grim, of Hamburg; J. L. Grim of Bethlehem; J. Peter Grim, of Allentown; Milton E. Grim, of Weatherly; Harry E. Grim, of Perkasie; Oscar Grim, of Reading. It was decided to hold the next reunion on the second Tuesday in August, 1902. at Dorney's Park. All the early morning trains brought great crowds while many came by team so that by noon the park was well filled with people. The forenoon was spent mainly in extending greetings, renewing old friendships and forming new ones. When dinner hour arrived the women began to unpack their baskets and soon the many tables were laden with the delicacies that women can prepare. At 1 o'clock p. m., the Mertztown Band, M. J. Warmkessel, leader arrived and rendered a fine concert. Addresses by representative members of the family were made and several songs were sung by the audience. The program was short so that more time could be allotted to the social part and less to the formal. The park was handsomely decorated. Above the main entrance was the inscription: "Grim's Reunion 1901. Welcome," with a picture of clasped hands. Below this were the National colors. Evergreens were used extensively in the decorations. A short distance from the entrance a large ring of evergreens was strung on a rope. Inside the ring was the word "Welcome" and at each side a National flag. The band stand was also decorated with the National colors. |
| Gross Family
9/2/1926 |
GROSS FAMILY REUNION: Doylestown, Aug. 27 - The Gross family held their first reunion at the home of Samuel G. Gross, Doylestown township, Saturday. Although the weather was rainy they all enjoyed themselves very much. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Gross and daughter, Alice. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fretz and daughter, Arlene. Mr. and Mrs. William Stoneback, Perkasie; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Durn, and daughter, Irene Earlington, Mr. and Mrs. D Gross and children, Dorothy and Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gross, and son, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hangey and sons, William and John, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Hangey, Miss Florence Zepp, Lansdale; Samuel Gross, Artemus Gross, May and Laura Gross, Doylestown township; Norman Wismer, Doylestown; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Weiss, Jarrytown; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gross and children, Warren, Florence, Anna May and Helen, Mr. and M. Arlington Meyers and children, Francis, Ralph and Robert, Mr. and M. Oscar Fellman and children, Claude, Myrtle, Russell and Esther, Mr. and M. David Angeny, Mr. and M. Arthur Angeny, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Angeny and son, LeRoy, Mr. and M. Howard Angeny and children, Margaret, Grace, Wilhelmina and Alice May, John Shelly, and Margaret and Howard Shelly, Danboro. |
| Gross Family 7/11/1930 | 2 BIRTHS ARE REPORTED AT THE GROSS REUNION: DANBORO, July 8-Two births and one death were reported at the fifth annual reunion of the Gross family held a few days ago at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar S. Fellman at this place. A daughter, Jean, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Arlington Myers, Doylestown, and a son, Earl, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Norman M. Wismer, Mechanicsville. The only member of the family claimed the death during the year was David F. Angeny, of this place. Members of the family engaged in sports during the day. Features of the occasion were the picnic supper and dinner. Members of the family attending the gathering were Mr. and Mrs. John Gross, Perkasie; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fretz and daughter, Arlene, and Mrs. Howard Dorn and daughter, Irene, Souderton; Robert Gross and sons, Alfred and Paul, Loux's Corner; Mr. and Mrs. Linford Gross and children, Doris and J. Lloyd, Chester Gross, Sellersville; Mr. and Mrs. Arlington Myers and children, Frances, Ralph and Robert and Jean, Doylestown; Mr. and Mrs. Francis Fellman, South Perkasie; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wismer and children, Jean and Earl, and Samuel L. Gross, Mechanicsville; Mrs. Howard Weiss, Jarrettown; Daniel Gross, Lansdale; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gross and children, Florence, Warren, Anna Mae and Helen, Mrs. Amanda Angeny, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Angeny and children Margaret, Grace, Wilhelmina and Alice, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Angeny and children, Roy and David, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Angeny and daughter, Mary Jane, Mrs. Margaret Schiele, Wilson Shelly, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Fellman and children, Claude, Myrtle, Esther and Russell, and Robert, Donald and Dialas Ney, all of this place, and Benjamin Beck, Mechanicsville. |
| Gruver Family 8/31/1922 | GRUVER CLAN PREPARES FOR 200TH ANNIVERSARY: At the twenty-first annual reunion of the Gruver family held at Perkasie Park, Wednesday, plans were formulated for celebrating the two hundredth anniversary of the landing of the Gruvers in this country in 1724. A committee of three was appointed to carry the plans through and get the Gruvers of the various parts of Pennsylvania and surrounding States together for a monster reunion to be held at Central Park, near Allentown, in 1924. The meeting will be held at that time, if satisfactory arrangements can be made. At the business session the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, C. Mason Gruver, Allentown; vice president, Mrs. John A. Cantley, of Sixth street, North Wales; treasurer, John Gruver, Tinicum; secretary, Maurice G. Carty, of Trenton, N. J. The reunion will be held next year at the Tohickon Park, Bucks County. About 100 were present at this year's meeting, including several from Lansdale, and North Wales. The present Gruvers are the descendants of John, Peter and Philip Gruver, who came to this country from Germany in 1724. |
| Gruver Family 8/18/1933 | Four County Reunion: Oakland Park, Aug. 14-About thirty Bucks county members of the Gruver clan on Sunday attended the 4-county Gruver reunion had at this park every three years. The place of meeting next time was placed in the hands of the executive committee, it being felt that certain existing conditions of the present location were not satisfactory. Clan members, numbering nearly 170, gathered from four counties- Bucks, Berks, Lehigh and Northampton. Bucks county is represented on the executive committee by Charles H. Shive, Doylestown business man. Additional members of this committee include Marvin Gruver, president of the Bucks county clan of Coplay, and Eugene Gruver, of Lebanon county. For being the oldest woman in attendance, Rosanna Gruver, of Raubsville, who was 94 years old, was given a prize. The prize for the oldest man present went to Peter Gruver, 84, of Allentown. The youngest child in attendance was Ernest Lester Rabinold. Nineteen deaths eight of which were reported by a member of the necrology committee during the three year period. Officers elected were President, Richard James Gruver, Bangor; vice president, George Gruver, Bangor; secretary, Paul Gruver, Bethlehem, and treasurer, Herbert Gruver, Bangor. |
| Guth Family 9/1/1921 | GUTHS HELD REUNION ON LORENZ HOMESTEAD: Four hundred members of the clan attended the 23d reunion of the Guth family at the old Lorenz Guth homestead, near Allentown, Saturday. Mrs. Mary Johnson came from Frankford, Ins., Mrs. Messinger from Reading, Mrs. Martin Guth from New York and W. B. Goode from Philadelphia. Auto busses met the Slatington cars for the visitors who flocked to the old homestead during the entire afternoon. A feature of the program was the singing of the Aeolian Quartet, the members being in excellent voice. Addresses were delivered by Rev. E. O. Leopold and Elias J. Guth, and there were a number of impromptu talks by members of the family. Another feature was the violin solos of Ralph Guth, of Allentown. Refreshments were served in the grove near the homestead, which is one of the landmarks of Lehigh county, and is a regular museum of Indian relics. These officers were elected: President, Elmer A. Guth; vice presidents, Rev. Frank A. Guth and E. B. Kocher; historians, Elias J. Guth, Dr. N. C. E. Guth and Rev. John Guth; secretary, Miss Sallie J. Guth; treasurer, Clinton E. M. Guth; executive board, Llewellyn Guth, chairman; Erwin F. Keck, Miss Alice Sieger, Mrs. Marcus Biery, Roscoe Guth, Fred K. Fogel, Mrs. John F. Wenner, Clinton Kuhns, Mrs. Minnie Guth, George J. Guth, Dr. Henry Guth and William Newhard. |
| Hahn Family 9/1/1921 | REUNIONS ARE HELD BY FOUR FAMILIES: Over 400 members and friends attended the fifth annual reunion of the Hahn family at the Nazareth Fair Grounds on Saturday. The program for the morning consisted of a social chat so that the members and friends might get acquainted with one another. Dinner was then served. The afternoon program consisted of music by the orchestra, song, prayer by Rev. W. H. Oerter; address of welcome by Superintendent George Grim; address by Rev. Rights; address by Stanley Fehr; address by District Attorney T. McKeen Chidsey; election of officers, recitation by Bessie Bryant; extemporaneous five minute talks; closing hymn, and benediction. The officers of the family are: Rudy Hahn, Belfast, president; Harrison Hahn, Milton L. Hahn, Joseph Albert, of Wind Gap; George Hahn and Joseph W. Werner, of Pen Argyl; Fred Hahn, of Bangor, and Edwin Hahn, of Wilkes-Barre, vice presidents; Fred Hahn, of Bangor, treasurer; E. P. Hahn, Nazareth, historian; George W. Hahn, Nazareth, assistant historian, and Asher Hahn, Nazareth, secretary. |
| Hallman Family 7/28/1921 | HALLMAN FAMILY GETS PLACE FOR MEETING: The Hallman Family Association is assured of a place to hold their reunions for the next 99 years. This assurance was given on Saturday when a committee representing the Association executed a lease with Clarence L. Moyer, a member of the association, for the right to assemble in a 10-acre plot of woodland belonging to Mr. Moyer, for the next 99 years. The annual rental is $1. Hereafter all the family reunions of the Hallman family will be held on their leased property which is located in Skippack township on the Mennonite church road near Skippack village and one quarter of a mile from the Harleysville trolley line. The land, which comes under control of the Hallman family by lease, has been owned by a member of the family for more than 100 years. Harry W. Dambly, publisher of the Skippack Transcript, has been named trustee for the association. The association will erect a pavilion and other necessary buildings for their needs and the first reunion under the new order will be held Saturday August 26th. The association is one of the largest of its kind in the country and has an active membership of 900. The reunions are largely attended and many of the members come from a distance to attend the reunions. |
| Hallman Family 8/31/1922 | HALLMAN REUNION: The Hallman family's fifteenth reunion on Saturday was held in the new pavilion of the family at Skippack. About 300 Hallmans were present. The officers chosen at the afternoon business session included: President, Matthias Hallman, of Germantown; vice presidents, E. L. Hallman, of Norristown; Clement H. Bean and Harry D. Hallman, of Creamery; I. S. Hallman, of Skippack, board of directors, H. W. Dambly and W. D. Hallman, of Skippack; George J. Hallman, of Mont Clare; Harry D. Hallman, of Creamery; Clayton Alderfer, of Norristown, and James B. Hallman, of Conshocken. The program included an address of welcome by B. Witman Dambly, Esq., and an historical address by Attorney E. L. Hallman, of Norristown. |
| Handwerk Family 8/31/1922 | REUNION OF HANDWERKS: One thousand members of the Handwerk family on Tuesday, rallied in Neffsville for their annual reunion. Officers elected were: President, Samuel P. Handwerk, Allentown; first vice president, Peter Handwerk, Slatington; second vice president, Thomas P. Davis, Slatington; secretary, Erwin Handwerk, Slatington; assistant secretary, Norman Sanders, Allentown; treasurer, Amandus Handwerk, Jordan; clerk, Mrs. Robert Sleger; historian, E. M. Handwerk, Germansville. |
| Handwerk Family 8/24/1922 | FAMILY GATHERINGS HELD OVER THE WEEKEND: HANDWERK REUNION AUG.22: Congressman Fred Gernerd will be one of the speakers at the eleventh annual reunion of the Handwerk family, to be conducted at Neff's park on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Following the program there will be a series of contests for everybody. For the first time this year, the reunion will continue through the evening. The family memorial will be erected in Heidelberg Cemetery, and it is proposed to hold the reunion there next year in connection with its dedication. |
| Haney Family 8/3/1922 | KIN OF IRELAND'S KING GATHER IN OTTSVILLE: Descendants of the 124th King of Ireland, who was Michael Haney, gathered at the Ottsville church, Saturday, and celebrated the thirteenth annual reunion of the Haney Family Association, many members of which are located in Bucks and surrounding counties. Approximately 400 members of the association made the affair one of the most successful in the history of the family meeting. The large attendance proved that the Haneys have no fear of the jinx, "thirteenth", which represented the number of meeting held. One of the most important business matters transacted at the meeting was the arrangement for the publication of the Haney family history, that is being written by the association historian, Dr. John Louis Haney, of Philadelphia, a professor in English in one of Philadelphia's largest high schools. Dr. Haney recently returned from a trip to Ireland where the Haney family connections were investigated. The following officers were elected: President, Harry Haney, of New York City; vice president, John Louis Haney of Philadelphia; secretary, Oscar Haney, of Doylestown; treasurer, Norman Refsnyder. The following executive committee was announced: Mrs. J. S. Snyder, Ottsville; Mrs. Charles George, Ottsville; Mrs. Cleveland Overpeck, Ottsville; Mrs. Thomas Messer, Ferndale; Mrs. Ira Mills, Ferndale; Mrs. Maine Fretz, Ferndale; John Dubbs, Philadelphia; and Mrs. William Eichline, of Coopersburg. Mrs. William Fretz, of Pipersville, and Mrs. Oscar Haney, Doylestown, were elected members of the memorial committee. The oldest member of the family present was Reuben Z. Haney, aged 76 years, of Philadelphia. The youngest member of the clan to attend was Kermit Haney, aged 6 months, son of Chester Haney, of Bedminster. During the last year the following deaths were reported in the family: Mrs. Roselinda Dubbs, of Philadelphia; Alma Gillon, Erwinna; Mrs. Jordan Haney, Frenchtown, N. J.; and Joseph Courtler of Canada. One of the interesting addresses of the reunion was delivered by Dr. John Louis Haney, of Philadelphia. As the historian of the clan, Dr. Haney announced for the first time that the Haney family, were the descendants of Ireland's 124th King, Michael Haney. Other interesting points in the family history, never known before were made clear. Other short talks were given by Rev. S. S. Diehl, of Kintnersville and President Harry F. Haney, of New York City. Reiff's Orchestra, of Doylestown, furnished music for the occasion. A coronet solo was given by Leo Lawrence, of Sellersville, and a recitation by Pearl Marshall, of Philadelphia, was read. Dinner and supper was served in the church building. Arrangements were made to hold the 1923 reunion on the last Saturday in July. |
| Haney Family 8/4/1921 | HANEY FAMILY REUNION IS HELD AT OTTSVILLE: Haneys who attended the twelfth annual reunion of the family association Saturday in the beautiful grove of ancient oak trees at the Ottsville Reformed Church, were given some interesting hints on Americanism by Dr. John Louis Haney, president of Central High School, Philadelphia. And Dr. Haney added another suggestion; That pride of ancestry should be an inspiration and incentive to achievements to perpetuate the good name of the family, rather than a subject of idolatrous dependence. Around two hundred members of this well-known family gathered at the old church at Ottsville on this memorable occasion, renewed family friendships, met new members of the family, memorialized the four who died during the year, ate a dinner such as the Haney housewives are famous for preparing, and had a joyous social day in surroundings familiar close to 200 years ago to their ancestors, some of the earliest of whom are buried in the cemetery adjoining the grove in which the reunion was held. In fact, the Haney family is one of the oldest in Bucks county, originally spelled Hoenig. Dr. Haney made the principal address of the day, but because he believed the grove was the place to hold the reunion festivities, as he said, he made them brief but to the point. He believed they should be held in the open, he said, because that promotes the social feature, and reunions are successful in proportion to the social life. Warning his fellow clansmen not to spend so much time glorying in the virtues and achievements of their ancestors that they forget to contribute their share to the family's distinction, Dr. Haney asserted there is a great deal more to family pride than that. For that matter, he confessed, the Haney family, like many others, has ancestors of whom they cannot be extremely proud. Touching briefly, on the family history, he said that most of the Haneys in Bucks county are descendants of Michael Haney, who settled in Bucks county nearly two hundred years ago. His advice to the family was to look forward, instead of glorying too much in the past. He likes to think, he said, that the real purpose of the family reunion is to build up family pride in the young people in what their ancestors did that they will strive to perpetuate the family's good name. Incidentally he warned them against becoming snobbish in this pride of Haney and American ancestry. "I want to warn you," he said, "against a certain type of snobbishness which may lead you to look down on some foreign neighbors of recent arrival, often unpronounceable names, and little knowledge of the language. If you feel that way you have something to learn." And then he preceded briefly to recount what some of these new Americans have done. He took, for illustration, the life of Edward Bok, until recently editor of the Ladies' Home Journal, who came to this country with his parents, a poor boy from Holland, got an education working when still a boy for a small salary, but gaining the experience and acquiring the ability which later has made him one of the foremost Americans. Recently, it was recalled, Mr. Bok established a fund of $200,000 to furnish an annual prize of $10,000 for the Philadelphian, who in any year did the greatest service for his city. "This Dutch boy," he said, "is setting us an example, an example that even some Sons and Daughters of the Revolution need. The one big thing for this reunion to do is to make our young people feel that they have lives to live and careers to make. OFFICERS ELECTED An election of officers resulted as follows: President, H. S. Haney, New York; vice president, Dr. J. Louis Haney, Philadelphia; secretary, Oscar Haney, Doylestown; treasurer, Norman Reifsnyder, Richlandtown; historian, J. Louis Haney, Philadelphia; executive committee, Mrs. Jacob Snyder, Mrs. Charles George, Mrs. Alice Eichline, Mrs. Cleveland Overpeck, Mrs. Thomas Messer, Mrs. Hiram Mills, John Dubbs and Mrs. William Fretz: memorial committee, Mrs. Oscar Haney, Mrs. William Fretz. PROGRAMS OF THE DAY Numbers on the morning and afternoon programs were as follows: Morning: Hymn, "Stand Up For Jesus"; prayer; address of welcome, President H. S. Haney; hymn. Afternoon: Music, Doylestown Orchestra; singing, "My Country 'Tis of Thee"; reort of four deaths during the year, President Haney; solo, Master Lester Haney; orchestra; address, Dr. Louis Haney; trio, Miss Evelyn Eichline, Mrs. Floyd Haney, Mrs. Howard Yost; cornet solos, Leo Lawrence; instrumental solo, Miss Evelyn Eichline. |
| Haney Family
8/5/1926 |
HANEYS PREPARING HISTORY OF FAMILY: Ottsville, Aug. 3.-The seventeenth annual reunion of the Haney family was held in the church here on Saturday. Although the weather was threatening a goodly number of the family were present at the dinner hour. The morning was spent in a social manner. The afternoon session was called to order by the president, Harvey Haney, of New York. Mr. Haney, in a few well chosen remarks, welcomed the members and friends, referring to the past and outlining some of the new features to be introduced in the future. The program for the afternoon was well arranged and was one of the best ever presented to the meetings. Recitations by some of the younger members of the family, interspersed with music on the piano, were pleasing features of the exercises. T. Rev. Gilda, of Riegelsville, and Rev. C. L. Magil?, of Ferndale, made spicy addresses which were well received by the audience. Dr. John Louis Haney, of Phila., the historian gave a few additional facts in the history of the family and stated that he hoped to be able in the near future to compile sufficient history to present an interesting account of the various branches of the family in printed form. Dr. Haney has in possession many interesting historical facts of the family with various branches scattered over the middle west and on the Pacific coast, which he hopes to have more complete within the next year or two. A specially interesting program is to be featured in the twentieth anniversary which will be in 1929. The president called on several different members of the family for remarks. Lewis Sigafoos, of Doylestown, responded and read an original poem on "Friendship," which fitted in nicely along the line of addresses of the afternoon. The meeting closed by singing "Blest Be the Tie That Binds," after which several races were scheduled to be run, the winners receiving prizes. The fat women declined to run and a very interesting feature of the afternoon was left out... |
| Haney Family 8/9/1928 | HANEYS HAD NINETEENTH ANNUAL FAMILY EVENT: OTTSVILLE-Aug. 3-The nineteenth annual reunion of the Haney family was held in the church here, Saturday. The president, Harvey S. Haney, having died since the last reunion, and the vice-president being unavoidably absent, Mrs. Walter Sigafoos presided. On account of the death of the president, the meeting was of a memorial nature. President Haney was spoken of as a very efficient head, who served in that capacity regularly since first elected, almost from the beginning of the reunions. A paper highly eulogizing his work and interest in the Haney family was read by the officiating president. A short sketch of his life was also given. A poem composed for the occasion was read by Lewis Sigafoos, of Doylestown, and two instrumental solos were rendered by Oscar Trauger. The memorial address which was delivered by Rev. J. W. Gilds, Riegelsville, was based on the text found in II Samuel. Officers elected for the next year are: President, Dr. J. L. Haney, Phila.; vice president, Edward Haney, Frenchtown, N. J., secretary, Mrs. J. Lloyd Haney, Coopersburg; memorial committee, Mrs. Chester Trauger and Mrs. Cora Haney. The chair invited all members to register after the adjournment so that notices might be sent to all members next year. The meeting was rather small in the morning on account of the threatening weather, but in the afternoon a goodly number had assembled to participate in the exercises and the feast spread under the shade of the friendly old oaks adjacent to the church. |
| Hann Family 9/1/1921 | FOUR GENERATIONS SIT DOWN TO BIRTHDAY MEAL: With sixty of the family members present, including four generations, Mrs. Mary J. Hann was tendered a wonderful party at her home in Point Pleasant Sunday, the occasion being her eightieth birthday. Many friends besides the large number of relatives made the event one of the most memorable in Mrs. Hann's life. The day was passed in a good old-fashioned way. The party was more like a reunion than anything else. Among the guests were: Mary J. Hann, Jacob K. Hann, Charles Morris, Howard Morris, Florence Morris, Charles Morris, Howard Morris, Jr., Richard R. Miller, David R. Cline, Emma Cline, E. J. Bango, Clara T. Bango, G. N. Housley, Katie Housley, Kenneth W. Housley, Morris W. Housley, Wilmer Bellis, Lizzie Bellis, Harry W. Bellis, Elma Y. Bellis, Elizabeth Bellis, Harry Bellis, Edwin Austin, Edith B. Austin, Roy Bellis, Mary Belis, Harry Keller, Emma Keller, Elizabeth A. Walter, Nellie Walter, William S. Keller, Huldah Keller, Laura M. Kline, Evelyn K. Kline, William L. Keller, Jr., Bessie M. Keller, Eleanor K. Hoffman, J. Harry Hoffman, Eli Morris, Elizabeth Morris, Ella Weand, Jesse Weand, Morris Weand, C. Frank Keller, Alma C. Keller, Ethel Keller Murphy, Horace T. Keller, Inez Thomas Keller, Horace T. Keller, Jr., Frank Breiner, Margie Breiner, Joseph Breiner, Maggie Stout, Walter Stout, William Stout, Rev. and Mrs. Thompson, Martin Thrush, Hazel Cline, Edna Sutphin, Alena Butts, Rachel Walter, May Walter, Etheline Walter, Rachel Johnson, Verda S. Oelschlager and Lizzie Larna. |
| Harley Family
8/19/1926 |
HARLEY FAMILY REUNION: Norristown, Aug. 18.-Attended by 165 members of the clan from Ohio, Virginia, New Jersey, and all parts of Pennsylvania, the twelfth annual reunion of the Harley Memorial Association was held at the home of Mrs. James Cassel, at Center Square. These officers were elected: President, Walter F. Harley, Brooklyn, N. Y.; vice presidents, Dr. H. A. Arnold, J. Warren Schlichter Ardmore; George N. Zendt, Souderton; J. Warren Ziegler, Lederachville; Charles L. Jarrett, Norristown; secretary, Miss Elsie F. Jarrett, Norristown; treasurer, Arthur W. Harley, Norristown; historian, George S. Wanger, Pottstown. |
| Hartzell Family 9/8/1921 | HARTZELLS IN REUNION: The twelfth annual reunion of the Hartzell family wwas held at the home of Irwin Hartzell, at Mt. Bethel, in honor of Lorenzo Hartzell, on Labor Day, about 125 being present. A bounteous dinner was served, to which all did justice, after which the business meeting was called to order by the president H. M. Hartzell. Rev. E. L. Kennedy, of Portland, gave an interesting address. The following officers were elected: President, H. M. Hartzell; vice president, Calvin Dunbar; treasurer, T. O. Hartzell; secretary, Bert Brodt. After the business meeting, the afternoon was enjoyed by running and ____ races. A doughnut race, string race, apple race and many other interesting games were held. It was decided to hold the next reunion at Wayside Park, along the cement highway, midday, between Bangor and Martin's Creek on next Labor Day. |
| Hartzell Family 7/4/1930 | REUNION OF HARTZELLS: Telford, June 28-Indianfield Reformed Church, near here, will be the scene of a dual event on July 13, when the tablet erected in memory of George Henry Hartzell in the adjoining cemetery will be unvailed and the Hartzell family reunion held. The reunion, which usually takes place in Perkasie Park, will be held at Indianfield Church due to the historic import of the dedication of the monument. The dedication service will start at 2 o'clock, at which time the address of the afternoon will be delivered by Dr. J. Culver Hartzell, Blue Ash, Ohio. Following the unveiling of the large monument the reunion program will be held. |
| Heacock Family 1/7/1909 | HEACOCK FAMILY GATHERING: A very pleasant and agreeable family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Heacock, of near Dublin, on Friday, January 1st, to celebrate their forty-seventh wedding anniversary and to enjoy a few hours' family reunion. Grandpa is 79 years of age and Grandma 78, and both are in excellent health. Mr. Heacock has for years been a pumpmaker, which occupation he is still pursuing to some extent and by which he is known within a long radius, there being few farmhouses in this section of the county that do not have one or two wooden pumps of his make. He also had been an ardent relic hurter, having a large collection of Indian curiosities which he mainly found through his own efforts. Both Mr. and Mrs. Heacock have a remarkable memory and are able to recollect many interesting and amusing incidents of their youth. Mrs. Heacock is especially reminiscent and the older grandchildren enjoy nothing more than listening to her for hours at a time. Five children were born to their union, four of which are still living, to wit: Mrs. Milton Benner, Mrs. John F. Leatherman, Edward Heacock and Mrs. Jonas Hunsberger. A sumptuous dinner was provided. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Heacock, Dublin; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heacock, Fountainville; Mr. and Mrs. John F. Leatherman, New Britain; Mr. and Mrs. Milton Benner, Souderton; Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Hunsberger, Dublin; Mr. Reuben Rickert, Dublin; Mr. and Mrs. Willis Heacock, Plumsteadville; Mr. and Mrs. Asher H. Leatherman, Washington, D. C.; Misses B. Naomi Leatherman, Bessie Heacock, Kathryn Heacock, Mamie Heacock, Ella Heacock, Messrs. Walter Leatherman, Arthur Leatherman, Roy Leatherman, Preston Heacock, Marvin Heacock and Ray Hunsberger. |
| Hellyer Family 8/24/1922 | HELLYER REUNION HELD IN PENN'S PARK CHURCH: One hundred and twenty-five members of the Hellyer clan met on the occasion of the eighteenth annual reunion, Saturday, in Penn's Park Methodist Church. Members were present from these New Jersey towns and cities, Stockton, Lambertville, Flemington, Merchantville, Burlington, Riverton, and Pennsylvania places Philadelphia, Doylestown, Hatboro, and various smaller towns in Bucks county. The usual big dinner that characterizes the Heller reunion was a feature. A program was rendered: Singing by the family members; piano and violin solo, the Misses Moore, of Lambertville, N. J.; piano solo, Mrs. Brenlinger, of Roxborough; recitation and solo, Marcus Doan, of Wrightstown; solo, Miss Helen Wismer, of Doylestown; address, Dr. H. A. Hellyer, Penn's Park; Dr. E. H. Ginnelley, of Trenton, N. J., and David Lukens, of Trenton. Officers were elected for the ensuing term as follows: President, Dr. Howard A. Hellyer, of Penn's Park; first vice president, David Lukens, of Trenton, N. J.; second vice president, Dr. E. H. Ginnelley, of Trenton; treasurer, Samuel A. Hellyer, of Doylestown; secretary, Miss Harvey, of Trenton; corresponding secretary, Miss Parks, of Hatboro; chairman of entertainment committee, Frank Lake, of Lahaska. |
| Hellyer Family 9/6/1928 | HELLYER REUNION HELD AT CADWALLADER PARK: TRENTON, N. J., Aug. 31-The twenty-fourth annual reunion of the Hellyer family was held at Cadwallader Park, at this place with about eighty members in attendance, coming from Camden, Moorestown, Burlington, Trenton, Flemington, N. J., and Phila., Langhorne, Doylestown and New Hope. An old fashioned chicken dinner was served by the committee at noon, after which a short business and literary program was carried out. Addresses were made by the president, David H. Lukens, Prof. John Summerfeldt, Trenton, and William Grobler, Moorestown, N. J. The corresponding secretary read a list of the births, deaths and marriages during the past year. Anderson Wessaw, Langhorne, chairman of the sports committee, presented a very entertaining program of sports which were entered into with a great deal of pleasure by both the old and young and appropriate prizes were given to the winners of the various contests arranged. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: president, David H. Lukens, Trenton, N. J., 1st vice president, H. Hellyer, Pottstown; 2nd vice president, Prof. John Summerfeldt, Trenton, N. J.; treasurer, H. Arthur Hellyer, Langhorne; recording secretary, Reba M. Harvey, Trenton, N. J.; corresponding secretary, Mary Hellyer, Doylestown; chairman executive committee, Frank Lake, Mechanicsville; chairman sports committee, Anderson Weesaw, Langhorne. It was voted by the members of the organization to meet next year at the... |
| Hellyer Family 6/6/1930 | FAMILY HELD REUNION: Hollicong, May 31.-A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Hellyer, here recently. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Francis Holwood and son, James, Mr. and Mrs. William Daniels and son, Robert, of Churchville; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carver and sons, Buckingham Valley; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hellyer, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Eckert and son and daughter, Pleasantville, N. J.; Mrs. William Miller, Laurel Springs, N. J.; Miss Mabel Brumall, Holicong; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hellyer and children, Holicong. |
| Henry Family
7/15/1926 |
DESCENDANTS OF AARON HENRY HELD REUNION: Palm, July 10.-Descendants of Aaron Henry, that pioneer who came from Germany in 1749 and settled in the Finland district, held their first annual reunion at Millside, near this place, Saturday, July 3. About two hundred and fifty persons were present. In the afternoon the following program was rendered: piano solo, Miss Frances Krauss; Invocation, Rev. H. Krauss, Red Hill; piano solo, Miss Stout; address, Rev. H. Krauss; address, Harrison B. Henry, Philadelphia; vocal solo, Miss Frances Krauss; benediction, Rev. H. Krauss. The oldest member present was Jonas Henry Haring, 84 years, of Red Hill. The youngest was Donald Henry Moll, aged 4 months, of Pennsburg. The person coming the greatest distance was M. Harry Henry, Norwich, New York. A reunion photograph was taken after the program was rendered and games and amusements were enjoyed during the remainder of the day. Officers elected for the next term are president, Owen L. Henry, Pennsburg; 1st vice president, Robert R. Henry, Quakertown; 2nd vice president, Erwin L. Henry, Quakertown; secretary, Frank W. Henry, Quakertown; treasurer, Robert O. Henty, Pennsburg. The committee on arrangements consists of Harrison B. Henry, Francis Krauss, Erwin B. Henry, Russell Henry and Charles L. Milner. Next year's reunion will be held at the same place, Saturday, July 2nd. |
| Hess Family 9/1/1921 | HESS FAMILY HOLDS REUNION: The fifteenth annual reunion of the Hess family was held on Saturday at the Nazareth Fair Grounds with 400 members present. The meeting was held under the grand stand and following the business tables were spread here for the dinner. Asher L. Hess, of Philadelphia, president, presided and the speakers included Miss Mary Hess, Hellertown, who delivered the address of welcome; Prof. H. H. Reichard, of Hellertown and Atlantic City, who made the response, and Rev. T. A. Hess, of Philadelphia. The place for next reunion was left with the executive committee. Seven members of the family, who are over 80 years of age, were present. They are Mrs. Caroline Hess, aged 94, Easton; Albert Hess, aged 90, Bethlehem; Benjamin Hess, aged 90, Stockertown; Mrs. Edward T. Hess, aged 88, of Hellertown; Charles Hess, aged 86, of Bethlehem; Joshua Hess, aged 84, Bethlehem; Mrs. Thomas B. Hess, aged 87, Nazareth. The following officers were elected: President, Ashel L. Hess; vice president, Jeremiah S. Hess, Hellertown; second vice president, John F. Hess, Easton; third vice president, Raymond S. Hess, Bethlehem; secretary and treasurer, Milton T. Hess, Pleasant Valley; executive committee, Joshua K. Hess, Bethlehem; Milton J. Hess, Hellertown; Harvey A. Hess, Bethlehem; Calvin B. Hess, Hellertown; Mrs. Eugene H. Leith, Hellertown; Owen H. Hess, Nazareth; Edward E. Hess, Hellertown; Charles W. Hess, Nazareth; Lloyd F. Hess, Montrose; Mrs. Charles Saeger, Lehighton. |
| High and Hoch Family 9/1/1921 | HIGH FAMILY REUNION: The annual reunion of the Hoch and High families was held in Kutztown Park. With an attendance of several hundred people. All used to he named Hoch until a number of adopted the English translation of the name High, some years ago. Mrs. John Hoch, of Kutztown, 86 was the oldest member of the two clans at the reunion. The following officers were elected: President, Daniel K. High, Reading; vice presidents, S. M. Hoch, Lyons; Gideon A. D. Hoch, Olney; William F. High, Reading; S. B. High, Millersburg; William High, Perkasie; Philip D. Hoch, Olney; Aquilla Hoch, Philadelphia; secretary, D. K. Hoch, Reading; treasurer, C. B. High, Reading; historians, Rev. Thomas H. Krick, Coplay; Rev. J. B. Stout, Noorthampton; Dr. Irwin Hoch DeLong, Lancaster; Samuel M. Hoch, Lyons. |
| Hill Family 9/14/1922 | HILLS HOLD REUNION: Saturday, September 2d, the descendants of Thomas and Mary Hill held their annual reunion in Grove No. 1, Willow Grove Park. Members were present from Trenton, Morrisville, Tullytown, Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Lansdale, Forest Grove, Horsham and Willow Grove. Mrs. Louisa Hill, of Philadelphia, was the oldest member in attendance. She is in her eighty-first year. One death occurred in the past year, Moses E. Hill, of Trenton, Tuesday, August 15, 1922. There were three births: William Leslie Starkey, son of Lewis T. and Suzann Carr Starkey, of Hatboro, November 25, 1922; Ethel Elizabeth, daughter of James and Lillian S. Lear, of Willow Grove, February, 1922; Ethel Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Brown, of Doylestown, August 20, 1922. It was decided to hold reunions regularly the Saturday in August nearest the 20th of the month, making it come on the 18th next year. |
| Hill-Fisher family 8/27/1908 | ANNUAL REUNION OF THE HILL-FISHER FAMILIES: Saturday was an ideal day for the annual reunion of the Hill-Fisher family and a large number of the clan took advantage of the opportunity to again greet their many relatives, in many cases these annual events being the only occasions when they see each other while there were some new relatives to get acquainted with. The event of the day was, of course, the dinner, and the abundance provided by the housewives of the family were of unusual excellence and three long tables were required to meet the wants of thosewhose appetites were keen. After dinner there was music furnished by Henry Webster on the violin and Howard Hampton on the banjo, and many games were engaged in by the young in years and those who were young for the day. Among those of the family present were Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fisher, Mrs. Lucinda Houseworth, Howard Houseworth, Clinton Cope, Buckingham, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Fisher, Mrs. Sara Fisher Miss Lulu Eckerson, John Hill, Carversville; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Sands, Mr. and Mrs. John Ewer, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Keyser, Miss Hannah Elizabeth Keyser, Hiram Sands, Holicong; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Groom, Trenton; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kirk, Huntingdon Valley; Mr. and Mrs. John Snowden, Germantown; Mrs. Hulshiser, Conshohocken; Jesse Folker, Mr. and Mrs. John Alcott, Miss Sara Alcott, Edward P. Alcott, Limeport; Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Thatcher, Miss Jennie Thatcher, Miss Florence Thatcher, Miss Stella Thatcher, Walter Thatcher, Nathaniel Thatcher, Fountainville; Michael Fryling, Buckingham Valley; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Naylor, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Sill, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Frederick, Mr. and Mrs. William Worthington, Mr. and Mrs. John Sands, Mr. and Mrs. George Cadwalader, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Price, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fisher, Mrs. Mary Parsons, Mrs. A. J. Smith, Miss Cleta Price, Miss Elsie Fisher, Miss Maud Fisher, Miss Mabel Fisher, Miss Anna Rice, Miss Jennie Cadwalader, William Worthington, Jr., Roy Sands, Herbert Sands, George Dewey, Charles Price, Howard Price, Harold Fisher, Howard Hampton, Henry Rice, Frank Cadwalader, Lahaska; Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Wood, Mr. and Mrs. George Magill, Grace Magill, Miss Laura Wood, Henry Webster, Jefferson Ely, Frank Wood, James Russell Wood, Harry Wood, Watson Magill, Solebury; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Alcott, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Riley, Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smith, Mrs. John Carter, Miss Mary Alcott, Miss Ethel Fisher, Miss Margaret Fisher, Miss Alva Barns, George Alcott, Fred Riley, Harold Smith, New Hope; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parsons, Miss Irene Caffey, Miss Mamie Parsons, Edward Hill, Harry Caffey, Howard Parsons, Robert Parsons, Doylestown; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Price, Aquetong; Yardley, Wismer, Lloyd Wismer, Philadelphia; Miss Emma Rounsavill, Miss Ella Rounsaville, Dyerstown. |
| Hoch Family 7/7/1921 | HOCH FAMILY REUNION: The fourth annual reunion of the Hoch family was held on the Nazareth Fair Grounds, Sunday afternoon. A. large number of members of the family and friends attended. Music was furnished by the Nazareth Peerless Orchestra, Robert L. Hoch, leader. The main address was delivered by the Rev. J. B. Stoudt, Northampton, who was followed with an address by Rev. Thomas H. Krick, Coplay. Impromptu addresses by members of the family were heard. The family history dates back to 1717. The officers are: President, Jacob H. Silfies; vice-presidents, Milton O., Willis E., Robert L., Howard M., and Samuel B. Hough, and Dr. F. J. Edelman; recording secretary, Leidy J. Woodring; assistant recording secretary, Helen Hoch, Savitz; corresponding secretary, Aquilla Hoch, general historian, Willis E. Hoch. |
| Hoch Family 8/24/1922 | FAMILY GATHERINGS HELD OVER THE WEEKEND: HOCH FAMILY MECCA: Members of the Hoch family gathered in large numbers Saturday at the home of Harvey Fenstermaker, at Shoenersville, the event being the annual reunion of the clan. Choice music was furnished by a mandolin orchestra from Allentown and games and other amusements were enjoyed. The gathering was held in a grove near the Fenstermaker home, where a fine picnic luncheon was served beneath the trees. Among the guests were Mrs. Truman Yost and daughter, Elizabeth, of Los Angeles, Cal. |
| Hockman Family 6/27/1930 | 6 BIRTHS ARE REPORTED AT HOCKMAN GATHERING: DUBLIN, June 22-Descendants of Ulrich Hockman to the number of about 150 assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Raab, south of this place, yesterday for their annual reunion. Features of the day were an interesting program and a picnic luncheon. The address of the day was delivered by Rev. Freeman H. Swartz, Norristown, whose mother before her marriage was Hockman. Three persons of advanced age attended this gathering. They were Maria Stover, aged 86; Mrs. Samuel Landis, aged 82, and Samuel Landis, aged 81. The youngest person in attendance was Herbert Hower, the seven-week-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Hower, Pipersville. The report of the necrology committee showed that five members of the family had been lost through death during the past year. They were Clayton Crouthamel, March 11, 1930; David A. Detwiler, December 21, 1929; Grace Myers, March 22, 1930; Samuel Herstine, February 14, 1930, and Marguerite Raab, September 13, 1929. During the past year their were three marriages, Paul Leatherman and Catharine Hockman, April 12, 1930; Howard Raab and Lena Hubert, May 8, 1929 and Gertrude Hockman and Charles Gottschall, . April 12, 1930. Six births were reported as follows: Alvin Lloyd Rush, August 9, 1929; Esther Bertha Grass, October 31, 1929; Shirley Edwards, November 24, 1929; Herbert Edward Hower, May 4, 1930; Gloria Elaine Hockman December, 1929 and Delah Myers, December 20, 1929. Officers elected were as follows: President, Harvey Hockman; vicepresident, Wesley Hockman; Secretary, Mrs. Howard R. Kramer; treasurer, Willis Hockman. The sports committee consists of Clark Druckenmiller, Walter Hockman and John Grass. The reunion next year will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Raab on the third Saturday in June. |
| Holcombe Family 7/20/1922 | FAMILY REUNITED: Returning from the West on Sunday Mrs. Mina C. Davis, of Pasco, Washington, was reunited with her brother and sisters at Lumberville after a separation of twenty-eight years. They met at the home of their brother, John H. Holcombe and daughter, Florence, and her little son, John A. Worthington, of Lumberville. The sisters present were Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Ettie H. Pursell, of Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. Emma H. Leatherman, of Philadelphia. Others attending the reunion were Mrs. Leatherman's husband Miss Reba Magill, daughter of Mrs. Kate Holcombe Magill, Mr. Paul and Kenneth Leatherman, of Philadelphia. A group photograph was taken of the brothers and sisters. |
| Holzinger Family 8/31/1922 | HOLINGERS ORGANIZE: A new family association was launched Friday when the children of John and Rosanna (Long) Holzinger gathered at Oakland Park for the first time and organized. Among those present were Holzingers from Miflinsburg, Lancaster, reading, Millersville, Fleetwood, Fullerton and Bethlehem. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, George W. Holzinger, Fullerton; vice president, William Holzinger, Allentown; secretary, N. P. Haas, Bethlehem; assistant secretary, Clarke Wenner, Fullerton; treasurer, Rev. Charles Holzinger, Jr., Lancaster. |
| Hoover Family 1/10/1930 | TWO DEATHS REPORTED AT HOOVER GATHERING: BLUE BELL, Jan. 3-The 39th annual reunion of the late Frederick and Maria Fleck Hoover was held New Year's Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Booz, of this place. At 11.45 a. m., two tables in the dining room were filled with all the good things of the season, around which the families were seated and this continued until all present had eaten. The radio, instrumental music, conversation etc., pleasantly passed the afternoon hours until the program was given. J. Benton Hoover presided. "The Hoover Hymn," "Come Let Us Anew" and "The Social Glass" were sung. Several members were detained, some due to illness in their family, some due to death recently occurring and some were detained due to being situated far. Greetings were sent to the absent ones and letters were read from Norman Hoover, of New Rochelle, L. I., and from Henry Hoover, who was historian of the general Hoover reunion. He asked for data relative to the family. Mrs. Edward Garges was requested to send greetings from this family to the latter and tell him he could receive a copy of the data he desired. It was suggested that all first hand material be kept intact by this family as these records are valuable. A questionnaire arranged by Mrs. Abram A. Nash and Mrs. G. S. Perry was heartily received and the questions were ably answered. These questions pertained to the family and were given to representatives of each family. The young people furnished recitations and music. The death of Irvin Linton, a first cousin of Mrs. Hanna Hoover MacNair, the only one of the late Frederick Hoover's family of ten children and who is now in her 84th year, was mentioned and the president read an article clipped from a publication which told what a fine life Mr. Linton had lived as a prominent lawyer and church man in Washington, D. C. The following deaths occurred since last reunion: Elmer Hoover, Phila., and Miller Boeshore, husband of Harriet Hoover. Two births were recorded Wayne Conrad Watson, the youngest member of the clan, and Shirley Ann Folds. The next reunion will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Krout. |
| Hoover Family 1/7/1909 | HOOVER FAMILY REUNION HELD AT WARRINGTON: The descendants of the late Frederick and Maria Hoover held their twentieth annual reunion at the home of one of the granddaughters, Mrs. Edward Garges, of Warrington, whose mother was the late Mrs. J. B. Walter, the oldest daughter of Frederick and Maria Hoover, on January 1, 1909. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Garges live at the Walter homestead in Warrington township, near Bradesville. About 10 o'clock relatives began to arrive with heavily laden baskets, contents elegantly prepared and of the best order for a sumptuous feast, fit to set before a king. Dinner was served until 2.45 p. m., then all retired from the dining room to the parlor, where the exercises were in progress. The piano was constantly in use from the time the guests arrived, therefore music was the main feature of entertainment, not excluding conversation, as the Hoovers can talk as well as sing. "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" was sung by all, after which Rev. A. J. Walter, of Burlington, N. J., led in prayer, after which the president, Philip H. Hoover, of Philadelphia, made a few remarks appropriate for the entering of a New Year. The minutes of the previous year were then read by the secretary, Adeline W. MacNair. It had been decided at a previous reunion that the corresponding secretary should read the minutes of the former reunions held at the same home, so Miss Mary H. Walter, corresponding secretary, read the minutes of 1892 and 1899, which were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Walter, whose faces were both very much missed at the reunion as they have both been called to a "Higher home." When this reunion was organized there were seven brothers and two sisters and several grandchildren and now there are five brothers and one sister, thirty-two grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren. The oldest descendant present at the reunion was Philip W. Hoover, the youngest was Edith Garges. A letter was then read by the corresponding secretary from Norman R. Hoover, of Boston, Mass., acting president of the General Hoover Reunion and a grandson of the late Frederick Hoover. After which the corresponding secretary, Mary H. Walter, said that a meeting of the executive committee of the General Hoover Reunion was called for this day, but neither the retiring or acting president were able to be present, therefore it was thought to be wise to discuss some important matters regarding the general reunion before this reunion, prior to the general reunion held in the summer and call the executive committee at another time when more could be present. Several took part in the discussion, Mary H. Walter, S. Earle Hoover, Rev. A. J. Walter, T. J. Hoover, Mrs. H. E. MacNair...The old officers were re-elected. J. Benton Hoover, in behalf of his mother, Mrs. Carolyn Hoover, invited the next reunion to Glenside. The invitation was accepted. Rev. A. J. Walter then gave a few remarks, after which the MacNair boys gave a male quartette. "The Old Oaken Bucket," which closed the program. At a late hour all dispersed to their various homes having thoroughly enjoyed the day. Those who were present were Philip Hoover and son, Elmer, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Hoover and children, H. Raymond, Edith and Harriet, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Carolyn Hoover. Mr. and Mrs. S. Earle Hoover, Mr. and Mrs. J. Benton Hoover and children, Winnifred and Lyman Hoover, Mr. and Mrs. William Hoover and daughter, Edna, of Glenside; Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Hoover and daughters, Marie and Ada, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Nash and children, Muriel, Eleanor, Luther and Wilbur, Mrs. Maria Hoover, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lowell Hoover and daughters, Maria and Frances, Mr. and Mrs. William Krout and sons, Tilghman and Chester, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. MacNair and children, Charles, Arthur, Adeline, Irvin and Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Clymer and children, Dorothy E. and H. Aubrey Clymer, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Larzelere and daughters, Mary and Adeline, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. McKinstry and children, Frank and Amanda, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Garges and children, Ethel, Mary, Mildred, Henry, Margaret and Edith, Miss Mary M. Walter, Rev. A. J. Walter, Miss Sara Shallcross, Helen Creamer and James Cozens. |
| Horn Family 9/8/1921 | HORN FAMILY REUNION: One hundred and thirty members of the Horn family gathered Wednesday, August 31st, at the home of Jacob Horn, at Mt. Pleasant, Lower Mt. Bethel township, for their annual reunion. A very interesting program of athletic events, addresses, music, etc., was carried out and every minute of the day was occupied. The program was begun by a prayer by Rev. Melvin Cope. After listening to an address by Rev. Cope, the members lined up to watch the quoit exhibition contest between the two champions of the family, William Felker and Frank Alpaugh. Other events were the girls 50 yards dash, won by Marion Warrick, potato race, won by Stella Smith; boys race, 50 yards won by Maurice Alpaugh, William Warrick, Jr., second; fat ladies race won by Flora Mann. J. Frank Alpaugh, Isaac Snyder and John Herring then delivered addresses. The youngest members present were William R. Nicholas, 1 year old, and Catherine LaBarre, 10 months old. |
| Horn Family 9/6/1928 | HORN FAMILY REUNION: EASTON, Sept. 1-The annual reunion of the descendants of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Miller Horn, was held Wednesday at Pleasant Grove Park, with 150 members of the clan from Bangor, Easton, Phillipsburg, Mt. Pocono, East Bangor, and Mt. Bethel, in attendance. The president, Frank J. Alpaugh, presided and gave an address of welcome. At the business session which followed the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: president, Frank J. Alpaugh; first vice president, Roger Horn, second vice president, and Mrs. William K. Miller; third vice president Isaac Snyder; fourth vice president, Mrs. Clark Horn; fifth vice president, Mrs. Harry Kline; sixth vice president, Ralph Horn; chaplain, Isaac Snyder; secretary, E. J. Nicholas; assistant, Mrs. Anna Warrick; treasurer, Levi Horn; trustees, Jacob Horn, William Ward and Clark Horn; sports committee, Harry Fangboner, John Herring, Harry Kline; entertainment committee, Mrs. Minnie Herring, Mrs. William Ward, Laura Krantz; collectors, Claude Messinger, Roy Yetter. It was decided to hold the 1929 reunion at Pleasant Grove on the last Wednesday in August. |
| Howell Family 9/13/1928 | Howell Family Holds Its Reunion: EASTON. Sept. 11-The nineteenth annual reunion of the Howell clan was held at Bushkill Park on Saturday. After a sumptuous repast under the large buttonwood trees, the business meeting was held. Last year being such a stormy day, the reunion did not function. Three deaths were reported, among them being the two oldest members, M. Elizabeth Draney, 88 years old, and M. Alice L. Aberneltry, 83 years, the third being Theodore Hart Howell, Siegfried, who died suddenly August 18. One birth was reported, a daughter born to Mr. and M. Fred Paragello, Newark, N. J. The next |
| Howell Family 8/17/1922 | FAMILY REUNIONS HELD WITHIN THE LAST WEEK: [There are 5 families shown in this article and they have been separated] Nearly All Report Having Had Large Attendance: THE HOWELL CLAN: The Howell clans met at Bushkill Park on Saturday for their thirteenth annual reunion and the attendance was the largest in several years. Joseph A. Howell, of Easton, was honored by re-election as president; Rev. Joseph Howell, of Windsor, N. Y. formerly of Easton, South Side, was re-elected as secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Hallie Danner Ritter, of Bethlehem, assistant secretary. It was decided to hold the 14th annual reunion on August 11, 1923, at Bushkill Park. |
| Howell Family 8/25/1921 | HOWELL FAMILY HOLDS REUNION AT OAKLAND: Seventy-two members of the Howell Family Association attended the twelfth annual reunion held on Saturday at Oakland Park. The principal speaker was Professor Hugh A. Howell, of Cuba, who is an instructor in English in the Cuban Society, an educational institution conducted in that country. Professor Howell went to Cuba as a Y. M. C. A, instructor during the war and has since remained there. Joseph A. Howell, of 23 North Thirteenth street, Easton, was re-elected as president and Rev. Joseph Howell, of Windsor, N. Y., formerly of Easton, was re-elected as secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Arthur Ritter, of Bethlehem, was re-appointed as chairman of the sports committee and other members of this committee are William R. Howell, of Brooklyn, and Edmund Howell, of Kunkletown. Athletic contests were conducted during the afternoon under the supervision of Mrs. Arthur Ritter and a family dinner was a feature of the reunion. The next reunion will be held at Bushkill Park on the second Saturday in August, 1922. |
| Jacobs Family 8/24/1922 | FAMILY GATHERINGS HELD OVER THE WEEKEND: The tenth annual reunion of the Jacobs family was held Saturday at Farmer's Park, midway between East Berlin and Abbottstown. Three hundred members of the family with their friends were present. The following officers were elected: Daniel Jacobs, president; D. W. Jacobs vice president, Zullinger; H. J. Rare, secretary, Waynesboro; John Jacobs, treasurer, East Berlin; and Isaac Jacobs, Waynesboro; Daniel C. Jacobs, historian, Gettysburg; and Brides A. Jacobs, East Berlin. |
| Jarrett Family 6/27/1930 | JARRETTS HOLD REUNION: Jeffersonville, June 26.-Descendants of John and Mary Jarrett gathered in annual reunion at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Willis Galbreath, Saturday. The present officers were all re-elected for the coming year. They include: president, Miss Anna Jarrett, Hallowell; vice president, Mrs. J. Willis Galbreath; second vice president, George Shannon, Merchantville, N. J.; secretary, Mrs. Leon Keller; treasurer, Harold Shoemaker; historical committee, Charles L. Jarrett, Jeffersonville; Miss Ada and Miss Anna Jarrett. |
| Johnson Family 9/1/1921 | JOHNSON CLAN HEARS FROM MANY RELATIVES: The beautifully located home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carr, near Ivyland, was the scene on Saturday of the thirtieth reunion of the Johnson family. By noon a large assemblage had gathered and were seated around the long well-filled tables. The afternoon exercises were presided over by the resident, Oliver J. Deemer, of Doylestown. The minutes were read by Mrs. Walter Thompson, of Woodbourne, and the followed the opening hymn, "Blest Be the Tie that Binds." Howard Thompson, of Woodbourne lead in prayer, after which Miss Sarah Lavinia Deemer recited. Mrs. Clarence Cornell rendered a beautiful piano solo. Harold Johnson of Newtown, gave a most interesting account of his travels through China, Ireland and Alaska which was listened to with much pleasure. Alfred Thompson, of Woodbourne, and Jesse Johnson, Jr., of Philadelphia, spoke of their war and subsequent experiences. Walter Thompson, of Philadelphia in an able address urged a more regular attendance and Jesse Johnson, of Newtown, the oldest member present, made a few remarks. Berkeley Pastorius, of Camden, when called upon, compared the different financial conditions of the prominent countries of the world and their causes. Mrs. Frank Thompson, of Philadelphia gave a brief resume of her trip through Maine, and George Gaul of Audubon, N. J., told of his auto trip through New York, Niagara Falls, Canada, and Cleveland. Mrs. John Finney, of Ivyland gave a humorous reading and Lafayette Cornell of Churchville, made a few remarks. After the singing of "America" the following officers were elected: President, Walter Thompson, Sr., Philadelphia; vice president, George Gaul, Audubon, N. J.; secretary, Mrs. Walter Thompson, Jr., Woodbourne. The necrology committee reported no deaths during the past year. The births were as follows: To Winfield and Geneive Vreeland Johnson, Harry Warren Johnson, born June 21, 1921; to Walter H. and Helen Randall Thompson, Helen Louise Thompson, born March 6, 1921. A cordial invitation was extended by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver J. Deemer, of Doylestown, to meet at their home next year. Those registered were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carr, Ivyland; Leslie and Clinton Carr, Harold Johnson, Newtown; Berkeley Smith, Elizabeth, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Johnson, Winfield H. Johnson, Jr., Hulmeville; Walter Thompson, Sr., Walter Edwin Thompson, Jr., Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Berkeley Pastorius, Daniel and Helen Pastorius, Camden, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. John Finney, Ivyland; Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Cornell, Churchville Mr. and Mrs. Howard Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thompson, Jr., Woodbourne; Alfred L., George B., and Helen Thompson, Woodbourne; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Starkey, Warren Starkey, Hatboro; Florence M. Taylor, Langhorne; Marie Rapp, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cornell, Mrs. Rachel Cornell, Watson Cornell, Newtown; Mrs. Sarah Thompson, Philadelphia; Jackson Thompson, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Meredith, Mrs. Rebecca Yerkes, Kennett Square; Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, Pulon and Stella Johnson, Newtown; Miss Knipe, Philadelphia; Harry Thompson, Bethayres; Lilly Schoenfeld, Langhorne; Mrs. Mary Thompson, Hatboro; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Thompson, Helen F. and Mary L. Thompson, Horsham; Mrs. Elwood King, Frances and Elwood King, Jr., Hulmeville; Mr. and Mrs. George Gaul, Eleanor Gaul, Mrs. Jennie E. Barclay, Audubon, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. John Leedom, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver J. Deemer, Sarah Lavinia Deemer, Doylestown Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson, Jesse Knight Johnson, Philadelphia; Parker Smith, Merchantville; Mrs. Chappell, Miss Richards, Rushland. |
| Johnson Family 9/13/1928 | Five Births Reported at Johnson Gathering WYCOMBE, Sept. 4-The Johnson Reunion Association, descendants of Dick Johnson, who emigrated to this country from Holland in 1684 and who was a convert of William Penn to Quakerism, and settled in Germantown held the third annual gathering yesterday at the home of Mrs. Heston J. Smith, at this place and in spite of the heavy downpour of rain during the early hours of the forenoon, members began arriving before 10.30 o'clock and continued to come until around 3 o'clock. Sixty persons were present from Pineville, New Hope, Centre Bridge, Dolington, Newtown, Jamison, Penn's Park, Jenkintown, Phila., Pa. And Passaic and Titusville, N. J., and Wilmington, Del. Plans had been made for the dinner on the lawn, but on account of the dampness, dinner was served in the house and on the porch. The dinner consisted of a basket lunch provided by each family made up of a variety of such good food things that more than satisfied the inner man, being topped off with ice cream, coffee and cigars. A basket of very fine flavored peaches provided by M. Addis Holcombe, New Hope, was much enjoyed. Following the dinner a business meeting was called with the president, Edwin Johnson, in the chair. Matters of interest to the association were discussed and letters were read from members, expressing their regrets for not being able to attend. Elsie Johnson read a paper on Dick Johnson and his descendants running down to the present. Officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: President, Edwin Johnson, Dolington; vice president, M. Heston J. Smith, Wycombe; secretary and treasurer, J. Livezey Johnson, Phila.; assistant secretary, M. Andrew V. Harvey, Jenkintown... |
| Johnson Family 9/8/1933 | Three Prizes Awarded at Johnson's Reunion: Pineville, Sept. 7-The Johnson Reunion Association held its eighth annual gathering on Labor Day at the Quinby Hampton farm near here, now occupied by James E. Watson, son-in-law of Mr. and M. James In. Smith. The reunion was held here instead of along the upper Delaware above New Hope as planned, on account of the rain during the forenoon. On account of the rain and sudden change of meeting place, members were late in arriving. About thirty from Camden, Jenkintown, Buckmanville, Pineville, Wycombe, Jamison, Hatboro and Penn's Park, were in attendance. A basket lunch was topped off with coffee and ice cream. A business meeting was called late in the afternoon with the vice president, M. Heston J. Smith, in the chair in place of the president, Edwin Johnson, who is in the Abington Hospital. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, M. Heston J. Smith, Wycombe; vice president, Richard K. Johnson, Hatboro; secretary, J. Livezey Johnson, Hatboro, assistant secretary, M. Andrew V. Harvey, Jenkintown, and treasurer, George G. Willig, Camden. Committees appointed by the president for the next meting are as follows: Prizes, M. Andrew V. Harvey, Jenkintown, and M. Richard K. Johnson, Hatboro; Andrew V. Harvey, Jenkintown, Philip W. Smith, Pineville, and Raymond Johnson, Newtown. Rubber quoit pitching was indulged in as well as five hundred. Prizes were awarded as follows: Heston J. Smith, Wycombe, oldest member present; Richard K. Johnson, Jr., Hatboro, youngest person present, and M. George C. Willig, Camden, for traveling the longest distance to attend. The gathering broke up around five o'clock when members left for their home feeling that they had spent an enjoyable and profitable day under unusual circumstances and promised to be present at the 1934 gathering to be held at Neely's Mill on the Delaware river below New Hope. |
| Keen Family 9/7/1922 | FAMILY GATHERINGS: Saturday the Keen family held its 16th annual reunion at the home of Lewis I. Keen, at Kenilworth. There were about 150 members of the clan present. They were presented from Mifflinburg, Harrisburg, Reading, Pottstown, Elverson, as well as all the nearby points. |
| Kemmerer Family | FAMILY REUNIONS HELD WITHIN THE LAST WEEK: [There are 5 families shown in this article and they have been separated] Nearly All Report Having Had Large Attendance: KEMMERER, BUSHKILL PARK: The ninth annual reunion of the Kemmerer family was held at Bushkill Park. The following officers were elected: president Stanley Kemmerer; vice president, Francis Schaeffer, of Bethlehem; secretary, Russell Kemmerer; treasurer, Reuben Kemmerer, of Bethlehem and historian, Claude Kemmerer. About 100 people were present at the reunion. |
| Kemmerer Family 8/31/1922 | KEMMERERS CHARTED: A new charter for the Kemmerer Family Association was adopted Wednesday at the ninth annual reunion of the family held at Dorney Park. More than two hundred members of the family were in attendance and enjoyed a long program of music and speeches. The officers of the Kemmerer family are as follows: President, Dr. M. J. Backenstoe, Emaus; first vice president, Mrs. T. J. Foster, Philadelphia; second vice president, Mrs. Stella Sechrist, Allentown, third vice president, John Kemmerer, Wilkes-Barre; fourth vice president, Albert J. Kemmerer, Bath; recording secretary, Marcus J. Kemmerer, Emaus; treasurer, Harvey T. Kemmerer, Emaus, historian, Thomas K. Leidy, Reading; registrar, Albert H. Kemmerer, Philadelphia. |
| Kichline Family 8/25/1921 | KICHLINE REUNION IS HELD AT SAUCONA PARK: More than 250 members of the Kichline family met in their annual reunion Saturday at Saucona Park. An interesting and elaborate program was rendered in the afternoon which continued from 2 o'clock until 4.30. Rev. D. B. Clark and Rev. C. Preston Kichline, both of Bethlehem, made address which were well received. L. W. Kachline, of Glendon, secretary of the organization, read an interesting history of the activities of the members of the family. Numerous musical offerings were presented for the pleasure of the audience during the afternoon's program. The younger members of the Kichline clan entertained themselves in the afternoon with various athletic sports and games. Virtually every other feature about the reunion had been planned and was executed with skill and precision, The meeting place for 1922 was not chosen but will be left to the discretion of the executive committee. The following are the officers: Thomas J. Kichline, Bangor, president; Harry S. Kichline, Philadelphia, vice-president; Dr. J. M. Kichline, Petersburg, vice president; L. W. Kachlein, Glendon, secretary; Morris Kichline, Martin's Creek, assistant secretary; and R. J. Kichline, Slatington, treasurer. Mrs. Lucy Kichline, aged 84 years, was the oldest member of the family in attendance. |
| Kinney Family 9/7/1922 | KINNEY FAMILY REUNION: A very pleasant was spent by the Kinney family at the reunion at the home of Prof. I. L. Kinney, Langhorne, on Sunday, August 27, when his brothers, Hon. Eugene Kinney and wife, Stroudsburg; Samuel Kinney, wife and son, Donald, Trenton, N. J.; William Kinney, wife and daughter, Catherine, Philadelphia, and Moses Strunk, East Stroudsburg, assembled at a family gathering. |
| Kirk Family 11/2/1922 | KIRK FAMILY REUNION: The fifteenth reunion of the descendants of John and Tabitha Kirk was held recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Penrose, Sr., at Neshaminy. As usual, there was a large attendance, there being over one hundred present, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Elder, of Dayton, Ohio, and John Kirk, of Everett, Virginia. One of the interesting features of the reunion was the appearance of the shade of Tabitha Kirk in the person of Mrs. Mary Donaldson. She had many questions to ask about the ways of the present generation and especially noticed the absence of the use of the word "thee" so broadly used in her time. At the business meeting the following persons were elected: President, Howard Kirk; vice president, Mrs. Emma F. Tyson; treasurer, Edwin Stapler; secretary, J. Carroll Johnston; historian, Anna P. K. Stapler; trustee, John K. Williams; representatives, Mrs. Agnes Moore, Mrs. Bertha Parry and W. K. Airey. |
| Klotz Family
8/19/1926 |
KLOTZ FAMILY REUNION: Allentown, Aug. 14.-The twenty-sixth annual reunion of the Klotz family was held Wednesday afternoon at Neff's Park, where more than 350 members of the clan gathered. Earliest among the arrivals was Mrs. Edward Klotz, East Greenville, who was eighty-eight years old and who has not missed a reunion since the family began meeting. M. Klotz was the oldest person at the reunion. Another early comer was little Christine Stoneback, a daughter of Mr. and M. Paul Stoneback. Little Christine is five weeks old and received a prize for being the youngest member of the family present. William H. Klotz, Palmerton, president of the reunion association, had charge of the program. It was decided to meet again at Neff's Park on the second Wednesday of August, 1927. The following officers were elected, William H. Klotz, Palmerton, president; Dr. R. B. Klotz, Allentown, vice president; Jesse R. Klotz, Bangor, R. 5, secretary; Charles Klotz, Schnecksville, treasurer, and Edward R. Klotz, Siegersville, historian. |
| Klotz Family 8/18/1921 | KLOTZ FAMILY REUNION: The klotz family met Wednesday at Neff's, Northampton county, in the 21st annual reunion. Upwards of 500 were present. The officers were re-elected: Dr. R. B. Klotz, Allentown, president, Alfred Klotz, Allentown, vice president; Jessie R. Klotz, Lowhill, treasurer; Edward W. Klotz, historian. |
| Kooker Family
8/12/1926 |
MANY FAMILY REUNIONS HALF A CENTURY AGO: Doylestown, Aug. 7.-Family reunions, according to the files of a fifty year old publication of "The Intelligencer," bearing the date of Saturday, Aug. 5, 1876, were at that time in existence, although, probably not to such an extent as today. At least one family gathering was held at that time. This was the reunion held at the home of Samuel Kooker, who lived in the vicinity of Pineville, and who fifty years ago was on of the most prominent farmers in the lower portion of Bucks county. The occasion was one consequent upon the arrival from Nebraska of a daughter, M. Katrina Griffith; Eight children and fourteen grandchildren attended the gathering. |
| Kraft Family 6/23/1921 | KRAFT FAMILY REUNION: The Kraft reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Groff on Sunday, June 12: The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ochs and children, Raymond, Alice, Dorothy, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Christy, and children, Alvin, Jeanette, Edwin and Homer Leister, Mr. and Mrs. William Bolig and children, Jacob and William, Jr., Mrs. Victor Young, all of Lansdale; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kraft and children, Norman and Robert, of Trumbauersville; Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Nace, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Nace, and son, Woodrow, of Woxall; Mr. and Mrs. Morris Hoot and children, Blanche and Myles, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Roth and children, Belnetta, Claudius, Miriam, John Kraft, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Laudenberger, Miss Elizabeth Stoneback, Bessie Leister, Virginia Pritchard, all of Perkasie, and Mrs. John Schuler, of Zieglersville. |
| Kresge Family 8/24/1922 | FAMILY GATHERINGS HELD OVER THE WEEKEND: KRESGE REUNION: The annual Kresge family reunion was held at Weir Lake, on Wednesday, when members of the clan gathered from many sections and had a most enjoyable session. The Kresges are one of Monroe county's most representative families and have members in various parts of Pennsylvania and in a number of states of the union. S. S. Kresge, the five and ten cent store man, is one of the leading members. The Kresge clan has been holding the reunions for many years. |
| Kriebel Reunion 9/7/1922 | REUNION OF KRIEBELS: The eighteenth annual reunion of the Kriebel family was held at the Towamencin Schwenkfelder Church, on Saturday. A merry day was spent, including a picnic lunch and two sessions, the morning one being for business and the afternoon one a complete program. The address of welcome was given by Lester Kriebel. The Rev. L. S. Hoffman, pastor of the Lansdale Schwenkfelder Church, also addressed the assemblage. Other speakers were Prof S. K. Brecht, of Lansdowne and Mrs. H. B. Shearer, of Worcester. Two male quartets added to the entertainment. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, George Kriebel; first vice president, David A. Kriebel; second vice president, Calvin G. Kriebel; third vice president, the Rev. Wilbur Kriebel; treasurer, Irvin Kriebel; secretary, Jesse Snyder, Jr.; registrar, A. R. Kriebel. |
| Kriebel Family 8/17/1922 | KRIEBELS IN REUNION: Descendants of Israel Kriebel held their fourth family reunion at the home of Calvin Kriebel, Hereford, with about 250 of the clan from all parts of Montgomery county. The following officers were elected: President, Calvin Kriebel; vice president, Enos Kriebel, Hatfield; secretary, Mrs. Ada K. Spatz; treasurer, Hiram Kriebel, Towamencin. Distinction was given to Mrs. Mary Hiestand, who is the only living child of Israel Kriebel. She is 74 years of age and resides at Palm. The Kriebel family holds a reunion every five years. This one was the fourth. Addresses were made by Dr. O. S. Kriebel, principal of Perkiomen School; Vernon Kriebel, of Trinity College, Hartford Conn.; George Kriebel, of Creamery; Addison Kriebel, Norristown; Ralph Adams, State College, and Enos Kriebel, Hatfield. Two piano duets were given by Mrs. Israel Adams and Miss Mary Kriebel. Miss Grace Ur__er gave a vocal solo. The oldest member present was Elizabeth Kriebel, widow of Henry Kriebel. She is 79 years old. |
| Lambert Family 8/11/1921 | LAMBERT CLAN MEETS IN ANNUAL REUNION: The fifteenth annual reunion of the Lambert family was held on Saturday at Oakland Park, near Easton, with 300 members present. It was the most successful reunion yet held and members were in attendance from Elgin, Ill., Goshen, Ind., Pottsville, Sunbury, Tamaqua, Bangor, Easton, Wilson Borough, Philadelphia and Lambertville, N. J. The oldest member present was Amandus Lambert, of Centre Valley, vice president of the association, who was 85 years of age. The youngest of the Lambert descendants at the reunion was an infant child, 10 months old, of Elgin, Ind., a grandchild of Prof. Preston Lambert, of Lehigh University, Bethlehem. Arthur S. Lambert, of Wilson borough president of the association, presided over the meeting which opened at 2.15 in the afternoon. He made a brief opening address. The first number on the program was a selection by the orchestra of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Sunday School, Wilson borough. Rev. J. F. Lambert, of Catasauqua, offered the invocation and a selection was rendered by the male chorus of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Bethlehem. A recitation was given by Miss Mildred Roth, of Philadelphia, followed by a solo by Miss Octavia Strock, accompanied by Miss Leah Strock. The orchestra renered another selection and the male chorus sang. Rev. O. H. Melchor, of Springtown, Bucks county, delivered an address and talks were also given by Rev. William Lambert, of Catasauqua. At the business meeting which followed the program, the following officers were elected: President, Arthur S. Lambert, Wilson Borough; vice president, Amandus Lambert, CentreValley; secretary, Miss Ruth Lambert, Catasauqua; treasurer, Frank Lambert Catasauqua; historian, Prof. Marcus Lambert, Allenteon; chairman of executive committee, Ambrose Lambert of Bethlehem. The fixing of the time and place for the holding of the next annual reunion was left with the executive committee. Reports were also given by the secretary and treasurer. Miss Mildred Roth favored those present with another recitation and Gibson Weber gave a pleasing monologue in which he censured a small boy for stealing apples on Sunday. The orchestra closed the program by rendering a selection. An hour was devoted to athletic contests and the members of the family sat down to one long table which was laden with all the delicacies for a first class supper. Reunions of the Ward and Unangst families were held at Oakland on Saturday. |
| Landis Family 8/10/1923 | LANDIS FAMILY REUNION: Descendants of Mr. and Mrs. John Landis, of Saucon township, Lehigh county, picnicked July 29th, in the grove adjoining Saucon Mennonite Church, between Coopersburg and Centre Valley, at which place the elder Landises are buried. There were eighty descendants of the family present, including three sons still living of a family of ten children, viz: Aaron, of Coopersburg; Juriah H., of Richland township, and William C., of Allentown. A pleasant day was spent by all present. Amusements and games had been arranged for both young and old in which all participated. Dinner and supper were served at one long table around which all were seated at one time. Every one was so enthused by the spirit of the occasion that a business meeting was called and the John Landis Family Association was organized with the following officers: President, William C. Landis; vice president, Aaron Landis; secretary, John E. Benner and treasurer, Juriah Landis. It was decided to make it an annual affair. |
| Landis Family 7/11/1930 | LANDIS CLAN RE-UNITE: Bedminster, July 7-The Landis family held its annual reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Landis on July 4. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Landis, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Landis, Pauline Grace, Dorothy and Richard Landis, Mr. and Mrs. Milton B. Landis, Mrs. Clarence Adams and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Landis, Elaine and Junior Landis, Mrs. Tilghman Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Mohr, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mohr, Allen, Stella and Grace Mohr, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mohr, all of Coopersburg; Mr. and Mrs. William Price, Anita Price, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Yeakel, Ernest, Satnley, Ralph and Irene Yeakel, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Bleam, Arlene, Gladys and Franklin Bleam, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kilhefner, Alma, Stanley and Gerald Kilhefner, all of Center Valley; Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Weirbach, Blanche Weirbach, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hess and Darwin Hess, Ottsville; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hess and Frank Hess, Bedminster; Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Wasser, Clarence Wasser, Souderton; Mr. and Mrs. Leidy Weirbach, Perkasie; Mr. and Mrs. William Landis, Edwin, Walter, Franklin, Francis, Gladys and Marian Landis Mountainville; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hangey, Phila.; Mr. and Mrs. Milton Mohr, Katie, James and Stanley Mohr, Milford Square. |
| Larzelere Family 10/13/1921 | LARZELERE REUNION NEAR NORTH WALES: Descendants of the late Benjamin and Mary Larzelere with their children and grandchildren of the late John Maxwell, a brother of Mrs. Larzelere, assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Granville Sellers, of near North Wales, in their annual reunion. October is the month when both host and hostess celebrate their natal days and their children to celebrate that event presented them with a large birthday cake beautifully decorated which graced the center of the dining table and as each guest departed they were presented with a piece of the cake by Mrs. Amanda Bragdon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sellers. Although the morning was a stormy one, very few of the family were kept from attending. A buffet luncheon was served to which all did justice. Mrs. Emma Carwithen of Philadelphia, presided over the program of the afternoon. "Lead Kindly Light," a mixed quartet, was given on the Victrola. Lord's prayer was recited in union. The following officers were elected: President, B. Frank Larzelere; secretary, Hanna L. Johnson; treasurer, Adele L. Harrar program committee, Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank Larzelere, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin L. MacNair, Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Clymer. Reminiscences of their childhood days were given by B. F. Larzelere and Mrs. Emma Carwithen. Mrs. Robert M. Johnson referred to the last reunion that her mother was present and how she enjoyed them. Mrs. Howard A. Clymer read "Let Me Live in the House By the Side of the Road." Recitations were given by Abigail Ely and Roberta Ambler, Mildred Sellers and Phyllis Larzelere. Erma Larzelere sang in her beautiful childish treble "Love Nest" and an encore. Her mother was her accompanist. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Larzelere invited the reunion to meet with them next year. Mizpah benediction closed the exercises. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Timothy B. Ely, Mrs. Emma Ambler, Esther and Roberta Ambler, Abigail Ely, Mrs. Emma Carwithen, Mr. and Mrs. Granville Sellers, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Harrar, Helen, Clyde, Frank, Wilhelmina and Alice Harrar, Dr. C. E. Bragden and Mrs. Bragden, Mr. and Mrs. Elias Sellers and daughters, Doris and Frances Sellers, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sellers, Mrs. Alexander Strachan, Florence Strachan, Mrs. Hubert Pohle, Clifton, Merion, Clarence, Elizabeth and Althea Pohle. Misses Marian and Mildred Sellers, Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank Wright, Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank Larzelere, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin L. MacNair, Ward and Janet MacNair, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Larzelere, Erma, Phyllis, Robert and Benjamin Larzelere, 3rd, Mr. and Mrs. John Krout, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Krout, Kenneth and Edith Krout, Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Johnson, Benjamin Wiser, Mrs. William Worthington, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Wiser and sons, Nathan, Robert and Carrol Wiser, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Harrar, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Harrar and son, Earle, Ralph and Eleanor Harrar, Daniel Clymer, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Clymer, H. Aubrey Clymer, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Clymer and son, Samuel H. Clymer, Mrs. Elizabeth Cope, Miss Florence Cope, Mr. and Mrs. Washington Cope, Mrs. Howard Mullen, Luella, Carolyn and Jennie Mullen, and Miss Edna Moore. |
| Laubach Family 8/18/1921 | LAUBACH FAMILY HOLDS 4TH ANNUAL REUNION: More than 200 Laubachs assembled Thursday at Dorney Park, Allentown, in the forth annual reunion of the clan which dates its existence back to 1668 when Rheinhart Laubach was born in Germany. In 1738 he came to this country and settled in Lower Saucon township, near Hellertown. A year later he died and his son, Christian, becoming father of a large family, is considered the early ancestor of the family. Included in the program was : Greeting, by Kathleen Nace Laubach; business sessions; five-minute talks by Rev. William Weisley, Scranton; Rev. Edwin Laubach, Scotdale; George L. Roth, Philadelphia; Rev. George Laubach, Easton, Route No. 3, pastor of the Howertown Reformed Church; Dayton Laubach, Philadelphia, and the Rev. George Stem, Easton; piano solo, Miss Miriam Nixon; vocal solo, Dr. J. W. Noble; violin solo, Alfred D. Follweiler; vocal solo, Mrs. J. W. Noble; reading, Miss Sander; duet, Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Noble. George A. Laubach, Easton, head of the firm of William Laubach's Sons, also made an address in which he emphasized the importance of the publication of a historical volume in which the history of the Laubach family could be preserved for members of the family. He stated that it is the intention of the executive committee to have several thousand copies containing a complete history of the family for distribution at a reasonable price among the members of the family. The speaker emphasized the importance of a printed record which the Laubachs of future generations will have for refrence. A social hour followed the meeting. The officers of the Laubach clan are: President, P. J. Laubach, Catasauqua; vice president, O. R. Laubach, Hellertown; secretary and historian, John A. Laubach, Nazareth; treasurer, Levan Laubach, Nazareth R. F. D. |
| Lawrence Family 7/11/1930 | LAWRENCES IN REUNION: Riegelsville, July 10.-The fifth annual reunion of the Lawrence family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry N. Gares on July 4. Those present were Mrs. Anna Lawrence and daughter, Frances, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lawrence and sons, Richard, James and samuel, and daughter, Patricia, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Berkhardt and daughter, Betty, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lawrence and daughter, June, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walker and daughters, Helen, Florence, Margaret, Miriam, and son, John, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Reeder and daughter, Charlotte, Mr. and Mrs. Asher Ache, Miss Katharine Hartman, Geo. Dorset, Allen Leamy, Frank Cherle, Ervin Fortner, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry N. Gares, and sons, Kenneth, David, and Jean, and daughter, Katharine. |
| Leedom Family 8/17/1922 | LEEDOM FAMILY HOLDS REUNION AT HULMEVILLE: Eighty descendants of the late Elijah Leedom hold their annual reunion Wednesday at Hulmeville Park and had a very delightful outing. Threatening as the weather was early in the morning, the day proved to be very pleasant. Members of the family spent the day, except in the business meeting, in playing baseball, pitching quoits, dancing and other amusements. Mrs. Mary Leedom , of Dolington, aged 71 years, was the oldest member present. The youngest was Aubrey Rothermel, the 8-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hall Rothermel, of Hamburg, Pa. An election of the officers resulted as follows: President, John Leedom, Morrisville; vice president, William Cooper, Trenton, N. J.; secretary, Miss Grace Cooper, Yardley; treasurer Emma H. Leedom, Dolington. Three births and one marriage were reported for the year. Members present were from Pleasant Valley, N. J.; Trenton, N. J.; Penn's Manor, Yardley, Woodside, Dolington and Hamburg. The baseball game between members of the family and campers resulted in a victory for the campers. "Champs" in the quoit pitching were Gus Leedom, Elmer Leedom, William Leedom, Harvey Longshore, George Cooper and Arthur Cooper. A committee was appointed to arrange for a place and time of meeting for next year. |
| Leibenguth Family 8/24/1922 | FAMILY GATHERINGS HELD OVER THE WEEKEND: LEIBENGUTH FAMILY REUNION: At the seventh annual reunion of the Liebenguth family the following officers were elected: President, R. A. Leibenguth; vice presidents, O. W. Lentz, W. H. Montz, Abraham Leibenguth and James M. Leibenguth; secretary, Albert Leibenguth; treasurer, D. H. Leibenguth, registrar, Miss Helen Leibenguth. |
| Leibenguth Family 8/17/1922 | FAMILY REUNIONS HELD WITHIN THE LAST WEEK: [There are 5 families shown in this article and they have been separated] Nearly All Report Having Had Large Attendance: LEIBENGUTH REUNION: The seventh annual reunion of the Leibenguth family was held at Dorney park Saturday and was attended by more than hundred members of the family. The officers of the family for the coming year are as follows: Reynold A. Leibenguth, president; Oscar W. Lentz, first vice president; James M. Leibenguth, second vice president; William H. Montz, third vice president; Abraham Leibenguth, fourth vice president; Albert Leibenguth, secretary; C. W. Shoemaker, assistant secretary; D. H. Leibenguth, treasurer; Albert Leibenguth, historian; Miss Helen Leibenguth, registrar. |
| Lerch Family 8/2/1928 | 250 MEMBERS ATTEND GATHERING OF LERCHES: EASTON, July 31-One of the most successful reunions ever held by the Lerch family took place on Saturday at Dorney Park. Over 250 members and their families attended this eighth affair of the clan. A fine program was given with Henry Lerch, president, presiding. The opening hymn, sung to the tune of "America," was composed by the clan's secretary, Mrs. Camilla H. Heckman, who has held her position for seven successive years, and who was re-elected this year. The invocation was given by Rev. Charles D. Lerch. This was followed by an address of welcome by Rev. George J. Laubach and was responded to by Adam Lerch, Wernersville. A vocal solo was rendered by Ella May Fehr and a reading given by Mrs. Wilbert Best. Another vocal solo was given by Marion Lerch and a piano quartet by the four Newhard children. These range in age from 5 to 12 years of age. Stuart Lerch gave a vocal solo, accompanied by Samuel Lerch on the violin and Paul Lerch on the piano. The historian's address was given by William P. Lerch. Richard and Phares Heller gave a piano duet which was followed by the business session and the secretary's report. A report of those who died during the past year was made and the closing hymn sung, Rev. Charles Lerch pronounced the benediction. The oldest man present was Theodore Hess, 80 years of age, Northampton. The oldest woman present was Mrs. Esther Bender, 75 years old, Allentown. The youngest was Martha Alabama Odenwelder, 7 months old, Shoenersville. She also has the distinction of having two grandmothers who are Lerches. The member traveling the farthest was Mr. Heintzelman, Norristown. All were awarded prizes and Mr. Heintzelman returned his to the treasury of the clan. The last Saturday of July, 1929 was set as the next date for a reunion. The prize winners at the various sports were Ruth Odenwelder, June Lerch, Mahlon Lerch, Marvin Lerch, Paul Lerch, Stella Kindt, W. C. Best, Mary Kohler and Homer Lerch. The officers of the year who were re-elected were president, Henry Lerch, Easton; vice president, Stuart Lerch, Hellertown; secretary, Mrs. C. H. Heckman, Shoenersville; treasurer, Milton T. Lerch, Bethlehem; Historian, William P. Lerch, Northampton. The executive committee in whose charge the affair was, consists of Howard K. Lerch, Clemens Lerch, Asher C. Lerch, Dara Lerch, Robert S. Lerch, Clinton Lerch, William T. Lerch and Frank Gernet. |
| Lerch Family 9/21/1921 | LERCH FAMILY HOLDS FIRST ANNUAL REUNION: The first annual gathering of the Lerch family was held at Central Park, near Easton, Saturday, with an attendance of 175. The family had its beginnings in America back in 1738 when Andres Lerch landed in Philadelphia. His three sons, Gratius, Anthony and Peter, settled in Lower Saucon. The family is now scattered throughout the country. James Lerch, of Philadelphia, spoke on the family history and said he was pleased to see the old family pride that makes gatherings of this kind possible. Mrs. I. Heckman also made a few remarks. Following this temporary officers were elected as follows: President and treasurers William Lerch, of Northampton; secretary, Mrs. Harvey Heckman, of Shoenersville, organist, Aaron Lerch, of Bath. A historical committee was also appointed, as follows: Henry Lerch, Easton; James Lerch, Philadelphia; Milton Lerch, Bethlehem; Clinton Lerch, Philadelphia, and Reuben Lerch, Fullerton. The oldest member present as Reuben Lerch, of Fulerton, 79 years old. The youngest was Virginia Kemmerer, 17 weeks old. Mrs. Harvey Heckman elicted applause in the manner in which she recited. Harbaugh's "Helrowa Lied" an old Dutch folk song. Next year's meeting will be held at Oakland Park on the first Saturday in September. |
| Lerch Family 8/25/1921 | LERCH REUNION SEPT. 3: The first annual reunion of the Lerch family is scheduled to take place at Central Park, Rittersville, on September 3. The history of the family is now being worked up, and the details of the reunion are being arranged so that on September 3 the reunion can be properly organized and given a good start. It promises to be one of the largest family gatherings in the State. Andres Lerch immigrated to the country from the Palantinate, Germany, and landed at Philadelphia, September 16, 1738. His sons were Anthony, Peter, Gratius. The secretary of the reunion requests that each member of the family send in his name and as much of his family history as possible at once so that all may be recorded and their names read at the first reunion. |
| Lessig & Correll Families 8/31/1922 | Lessigs and Correll Families Hold Meeting at Saylorsburg: The fourth annual reunion of the Lessig and Correl families was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lessig, of Saylorsburg, on Sunday. The oldest member present was Mrs. Peter Lessig, eighty-five years old. Music, both instrumental and vocal, featured the day's entertainment. A splendid address was delivered by Rev. Dietz, of Wind Gap, and the committee decided to hold next year's reunion on August 21, at the same place. |
| Lines Family 6/23/1921 | LINES FAMILY HOLDS REUNION NEAR REVERE: Sunday the annual reunion of the Lines family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lines, Sr., near Revere. The day was pleasantly spent in a social way, and in the afternoon all enjoyed a delightful walk. The members of the family presented Mr. and Mrs. Lines with a gift which was much appreciated. The reunion was a great success and enjoyed by all who attended. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lines and son, Webster, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Sassaman and daughter, Elsie, Revere; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lines, Jr., Riegelsville; Rev. and Mrs. S. S. Diehl and daughter, Martha, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gutekunst and children, Mildred and Roland, Kintnersville; Mr. and Mrs. Titus Swartz, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cawley, Springtown; Mrs. Sallie Laubach and children, Edna, Ralph, Edith, Edward Benner, Hellertown; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Swartz, Mrs. Florence Hall and daughter, Arlene, Bethlehem; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Trexler and daughter, Dorothy, Mr. and Mrs. Burroughs Michener, Doylestown; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Swartz and son, Walter, Allentown; Mr. and Mrs. John Rothrock and children, Myron, Harold, Paul and John, Bangor; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Noblet, Esther Noblet, Philadelphia; Mrs. I. A. Murry, New York; Mrs. Carrie Lamb, Atlantic City, N. J. |
| Lines Family 6/29/1922 | LINES FAMILY HOLDS ITS REUNION: The annual reunion of the Lines family was held on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lines, Sr., near Revere. The day was pleasantly spent despite the showery weather. A bountiful dinner and supper were served on the lawn. Automobile rides and music helped to make the occasion a success. Among those who attended were: Rev. and Mrs. S. S. Diehl, Martha Diehl, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Gutekunst, Mildred Gutekunst, Roland Gutekunst, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Stover, Raymond Stover, Lloyd Stover, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lines, Esther Lines, Frank Lines, Kintnersville; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lines, Webster Lines, William Lines, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Sassaman, Elsie Sassaman, Earl Sassaman, Revere; Miss Ethel Fabian, Ferndale; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lines, Jr., Ottsville; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Trexler, Dorothy Trexler, Doylestown; Mr. and Mrs William Clay, Mrs. Howard Laubach, Edith Laubach, Edna Laubach, Ralph Laubach, Hellertown; Russell Sterner, Miss Helen Lehr, Bethlehem; Mr. and Mrs. Titus Swartz, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crawley, Springtown; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Swartz, Walter Swartz, Florence Hall, Arlene Hall, Allentown; Mr. and Mrs. John Rothrock, Myron Rothrock, Harold Rothrock, Paul Rothrock, John Rothrock, Bangor; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Noblit, Esther Peel, Philadelphia; Mrs. S. A. Murray, New York. |
| Lines Family 7/5/1928 | Lines Family Reunited: REVERE, June 30-The annual reunion of the Lines family was held at the old homestead near here with 79 members in attendance. Two weddings and four births were reported during the year. Those in attendance were from New York City, Springtown, Allentown, Hellertown, Bangor, Bethlehem, Staten Island, N. Y., Kintnersville and Elkin's Park. The next reunion will be held at the same place some time in June, 1929, with all the old officers serving another year. |
| Lines Family 7/11/30 | LINES FAMILY REUNION: revere, July 5-Descendants of Jacob and Rosa Lines held their 27th annual reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lines, of this place, a few days ago. About seventy years ago Jacob and Rosa Lines immigrated from Germany and settled on the homestead now occupied by their son, Frank Lines. All present passed a pleasant social time and dinner and supper were served on the lawn. There were about seventy in attendance. Those who attended were from Doylestown, Staten Island, Springtown, Allentown, Hellertown, Bangor, Bethlehem Kintnersville, Riegelsville, Revere, Ferndale, Ottsville and Easton. The next reunion will be held the last Sunday in June. |
| Longacre Family 9/21/1922 | LONGACRE REUNION: The twenty-first reunion of the Longacre family was held at Sanatoga Park. The attendance was large. After luncheon a program of music, address and reports of committees was present in the large pavilion. Reuben R. Longaker, of Bayside, Long Island, is president of the association, which was formed at a meeting at the home of Mrs. Caroline E. Longacre, of Yerkes, in September, 1895. Ulrich and Daniel, brothers, are the Colonial ancestors of the Lonenecker family in America. Their descendants are numerous in eastern Pennsylvania in the counties of Montgomery, Chester and Lancaster. They migrated in 1722 and 1733. May 1st, 1733, John Penn and Thomas Penn et al., conveyed to Daniel Longenecker, 230 acres of land on the southeast side of the Schuylkill river, then Philadelphia county, at Mingo creek and extending along the river to the land now owned as the Almshouse Farm at Black Rock. |
| Louder Family
8/5/1926 |
LOUDERS HELD REUNION: Gardenville, July 29.-A family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Morris on Sunday. Those present were grandchildren and great grandchildren of the late Samuel Louder. The guests were laden with a bounteous supply of good things which were served at both dinner and supper. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gotwals, Bristol; Mrs. Daniel Grim and Miss Martha Kratz, Germantown; Miss Edna Louder, Milford, N. J.; Harry McKillip and daughters, Jean and Betty, Phila.; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Louder, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Louder and daughters, Lois and Pollyanna, M. Anna Brandriff, Rebecca Ruth Mary, Grace and Martha Brandiff, Newfield, N. J.; Isaac Brandiff, Cedarville, N. J., and Miss Grace Helen McGriff, Palm Beach, Florida. During the afternoon they drove to the former home of their grandfather, near Smith Corner, and saw his name engraved on a corner stone of the barn, he erected in 1854. |
| Louder Family 8/17/1922 | LOUDERS IN REUNION: The Louder family reunion was held at the residence of Samuel Louder, Buckingham, August 6th with 66 present. A very pleasant day was spent and a bountiful chicken dinner was served by Landlord Bisbing at the Ottaway House. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Louder and daughter, Naomi, Mr. and Harry Vorhees, Margaret Gohren, Ryan Louder and son, Jack, of Bristol; Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Evans and son, Quintus, Tobias Louder and daughter, Dorothy, Edith Louder, Howard Kline, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Reed, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Louder, Alice Louder, Mamie Louder, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller, Jr., Mrs. C. Miller, Emma Snow, Riverside, N. J.; Mrs. Laura Daisy, Mr. and Mrs Howard Burton and son, Allen, Ocean View, Delaware; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kephart and daughters, Marion and Constance Kephart, George G. Long, Florence Young, Doylestown; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tettermer, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Cressman, Marian and Richard Cressman, New Hope; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Louder and son, Jack, John C. Louder Miss Kerwin, of Jersey City; William Louder of Riegelsville; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Louder, Mrs. John Louder, Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. John Randt and son, Clayton, Bethlehem; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Louder, Buckingham; Mr. and Mrs. Charley Haines, son Charles, Mrs. C. Haines, Edwin B. Louder, Benard Haines, Laura Trego, Burlington, N. J.; Mrs. Minnie McCall Mrs. Lucretia Lonsbury, Collingswood, N. J. |
| Luff Family 8/24/1922 | LUFF FAMILY HOLDS ITS REUNION: Seventy-five members of the Luff family attended the annual reunion Saturday at the home of Franklin P. Luff, Richboro, and it proved a very enjoyable affair. For the family dining room the host and hostess had transformed the wagon house into an attractive place. Young folks spent the day with various games and the men had a baseball game which furnished a great deal of excitement and amusement. The program of the afternoon was as follows: Singing, "America;" reading, Mrs. Ernest Patzer; victrola selection; recitation, Miss Elizabeth Luff; reading, Miss Grace Luff; victrola selection; genealogy, Mrs. Frank P. Luff, and singing, "Blest Be the Tie." An election in these persons being chosen, president, J. Milton Luff, Richboro; vice president, Russell Jamison, Lahaska; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Harry Cornell, Newtown; program committee, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hogeland and Mr. and Mrs. George Wismer. Guests were present from Philadelphia, Newtown, Trenton, Allentown, Richboro and Ivyland. |
| Luff Family
9/2/1926 |
LUFF FAMILY ELECTED RUSSELL JAMISON PRES.: Rushland, Aug. 27-The fourteenth annual reunion of the Luff family was held at the home of Ernest and Marie Luff Patzer, near here, Saturday, and a cordial welcome was extended by the host and hostess to each new arrival. The large dining tables were arranged under shade trees on the lawn, where a bountiful dinner was served, but the downpour seriously interfered with the afternoon sports which had to be called off. A peanut hunt was indulged in by juveniles and afterward everyone contributed toward the general amusement by taking part in a marshmallow eating contest. A short business meeting was held and owing to the absence of the president, vice president and secretary, Milton Luff presided. Russell Jamison, of Lahaska, was re-elected president; Stanley Clark, Phila., vice president, and Mrs. Linford Luff, Holland, secretary and treasurer to succeed M. Harry V. Cornell, who sent in her resignation. Mrs. Frank P. Luff reported six births during the past year, and one death. A rising vote of thanks was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Patzer for their hospitality. After social intercourse supper was served indoors and the clan departed for their homes to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Milton Luff, Richboro, in 1927. |
| Luff Family 8/23/1928 | LUFF FAMILY REUNION: HOLLAND, Aug. 22-The sixteenth annual reunion of the Luff family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Leonard Luff, at this place on Saturday. Beautiful weather, a delightful and spacious home, combined with a very cordial welcome from the host and hostess, made ideal conditions. About 100 were present. Three births and 2 deaths were recorded. The following officers were elected for the next year: president, Linford G. Luff; vice president, Ernest C. Patzer; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Clyde M. Luff. Dinner was served in two large rooms. The afternoon was taken up with shooting matches, croquet and social intercourse. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred W. Luff will entertain the reunion next year in the new fire house at Richboro. |
| Luff Family 9/1/1921 | LUFF FAMILY REUNION: The ninth annual reunion of the Luff family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Warren Luff, Grenoble, on Saturday, August 20th, with nearly 100 members present. In the afternoon a short business session was held, when election of officers took place as follows: Milton Luff, president; Russell Jamison, vice president; Mrs. Harry V. Cornell, secretary and treasurer. Eleanor Luff and May Ettinger gave recitations and Grace Luff read jokes and conundrums. Several young girls sang as a chorus. An invitation to meet next year with Mr. and Mrs. Jacob P. Walter, Port Elizabeth, N. J., was accepted. |
| Lyons Family 7/11/1930 | LYONS FAMILY GATHERS: Davisville, July 5-The fifth annual reunion of the Lyons family was held at the Carson-Simpson Home. The following officers were elected for the coming year. Honorary president, James Lyons, Hatboro; president, Harry Lyons, Haddon Heights, N. J.; vice president, George Lyons, Cornwells; secretary and treasurer, Gertrude Nice, Ivyland. Those present were James Lyons, Mrs. S. D. Ramsey, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bean's, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lyons, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Scattergood, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bith, Mr. and Mrs. H. Roye, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kling, Mr. and Mrs. George Nuss, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McClusty, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Roye, Mr. and Mrs. Wellsh, Mr. and Mrs. George Lyons, Gladys and Hazel Lyons; Dorothy, Janet and Jean Roye, Marion Beans, Dorothy Blyth, Katherine McClusky, Gertrude Nice, Barton Dale, Byron, Fred and James Roye, Mr. and Mrs. Welsh, Mr. and Gordon Blyth, Harold, George and Roye Nuss, Robert Scattergood and Arthur McCllusky, Jr. |
| MacCorkle Family 9/21/1922 | A. P. MacCORKLE CLAN HOLDS ANNUAL REUNION: The A. P. MacCorkle reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Roberts, of Langhorne, on Saturday, September the 16th. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles MacCorkle, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Charles MacCorkle, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stevenson, Albert Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer MacCorkle and daughter, Margarette, Walter MacCorkle, Miss Rennie Smiley, Eugene MacCorkle, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hibbs and son, Norman, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fleming and daughter, Mildred, Misses Marion, Edna and Mabel MacCorkle, Alfred and Edgar MacCorkle, Arthur MacCorkle, Miss Chrissie Tehan, Florence Boehm, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sillman, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sickel, Mrs. Lidie Boothroyd, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sickel, Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Roberts and children, Walter and Betty, Mrs. H. C. MacCorkle. |
| MacCorkle Family 9/22/1921 | M'CORKLE REUNION: A. P. MacCorkle reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Sillman, of Olney, on Saturday, September 17th, when a pleasant time was spent with games and music, although unfair weather prevailed. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. George Sillman, Augustus and Eleanore Sillman, Mrs. Lidie Boothroyd and children, Dorothy and Harold, of Olney; Mr. and Mrs. Charles MacCorkle and son, Walter, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer MacCorkle and daughter, Margaret, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stevenson and son, Albert, Miss Grace McArthur, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene MacCorkle, Harry, Edgar and Alfred MacCorkle, Mabel and Edna MacCorkle, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fleming and daughter, Mildred, Arthur MacCorkle and friend, of Cheltenham; Mrs. H. C. MacCorkle, of Newtown; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sickel and son, Walter, of Trevose; Mrs. Fred S. Roberts and son, Walter, of Yardley; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hibbs and son, Norman, of Morrisville. |
| Marlin Family 10/6/1921 | MARLIN CLAN MEETS: Descendants of Merriott and Rachel Marlin gathered on Saturday, September 24th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs Clarence Marlin, Philadelphia, for their annual reunion. The day was spent with music and games, besides a business meeting in the afternoon. Thos present were: Mrs. Stacy Beans, Hartsville; Hudson Marlin, Ambler; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marlin, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Quinby, Josephine, Rachel, Martha and Sara Quinby, of Warrington; Mr. and Mrs. George Marlin, Estelle, Alice, Hudson and Marion Marlin, Silas Selser, Doylestown; Mrs. Eugene Hallowell, Alan Hallowell, Mrs. Leon Campbell, Theodore Campbell, Pheonixville; Mrs. Mary Marlin, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Marlin and daughter, Mary, Mr. and Mrs. John Freed, Marion and Alice Freed, of Norristown; Mr. and Mrs. Horace Marlin, Mrs. John Alburger, Mrs. Augusta Vandegrift, Claude and Susette Vandegrift, Mrs. Kate Marlin, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Marlin, Dorothy and Paul Marlin, Misses Gertie and Millie Bassett, Nathan Bassett, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Wiley, Philadelphia. |
| McKinstry Family 9/1/1921 | M'KINSTRY HISTORY WILL BE COLLECTED:One hundred and fifty members of the McKinstry Family Assocation held their annual reunion Thursday at the home of Mrs. Sally Weidner, Ambler. Sports and social diversions made the outing very enjoyable, but as a family affair the most interesting action was the election of Miss Mae Kohler, of Eureka, as historian, and the decision to proceed at once to compile the family history. An appeal was made to members to give to Miss Kohler all of the genealogical data available concerning the ancestry of the family, and the importance of reporting all deaths, births and marriages. An election of officers resulted as follows: Martyn McKinstry to fill a vacancy left by the death of Wilson McKinstry; vice president, Dr. Herbert McKinstry; secretary, Mrs. William Ghoen, Conshohocken; historian, Miss Mae Kohler, Eureka. Short addresses were made by Rev. Mr. Rickert and Dr. Herbert McKinstry. The complete program was as follows: Singing, "America," prayer, Rev. A. E. Stuart; address of welcome, hostess; music, Miss Helen Weidner; recitation, Miss Helen McKinstry; music, Howard Carr; five minute speeches; music, Geraldine Weidner; singing, "God Be With You." The next reunion will be held at the home of Martyn McKinstry, Warrington. During the afternoon the single men played a game of baseball with the married men and won. |
| McKinstry Family 9/3/1908 | McKINSTRY FAMILY IN ANNUAL REUNION: McKinstrys held their annual reunion, Thursday, at the home of James Cornell, at Ivyland, and there were about 85 present notwithstanding the inclement weather. One of the features of the day's program was the reading of an historical sketch of Thomas McKinstry and family by the secretary, Mrs. Gertrude Gheen, of Conshohocken. Statistics showed that there were a few deaths during the past year but no births or marriages. Literary and musical features of the program were these: Duet, Irma and Gertrude Weidner; recitations, Eleanor Cadwallader, Elizabeth Cornell and Ethel Hobensack; piano duet, Martin Cornell and Albert Cornell; addresses, Rev. Mr. Schmalhorst and Rev. Mr. Neally. Next year the reunion will be held the last Thursday in August at the home of B. Frank Hobensack, at Ivyland. |
| Melchor Family 8/25/1921 | MELCHOR CLAN HOLDS REUNION AT SPRINGTOWN: Nearly one hundred members of the Melchor family attended the fourth annual reunion held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Melchor, Springtown, August 18th. After dinner on the lawn, there was a brief business session when the following officers were re-elected: President A. H. Melchor, Pipersville; secretary and treasurer, Lottie M. Beer Pipersville. The executive committee for the ensuing year comprises Charles Melchor, Springtown; Elwood Melchor, Pipersville; and Newberry L. Myers, Pipersville. The oldest member present was Rev. O. H. Melchor, Springtown. Features of the afternoon session were an address of welcome by Charles Melchor, of Springtown; recitation, Elmer Shull; duet, Virginia Melchor and Anna Melchor; recitation, Elva Myers; dialogue, "Interviewing Servant Girls"; vocal solo, Evelyn Beer; recitation, Paul Melchor; duet, Agnes and David Rau; recitation, Paul Melchor; piano solo, Benjamin Melchor; dialogue "Buying Eggs"; recitation, Helen Melchor; quartet, Arthur Myers, Lottie M. Beer, Marian Beer and Hobart Myers; recitation, Annette Melchor; recitation, Elizabeth Melchor; address, Rev. O. H. Melchor; prayer. Members present were Rev. and Mrs. O. H. Melchor, A. H. Melcher, Mrs. Lizzie Melcher, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Melchor, Mr. and Mrs. William Tagert, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Kiser, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Kerver, Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Myers, Mr. and Mrs. William Kriebel, Mr. and Mrs. James Melchor, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Melchor, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shull, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shaddinger, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Melcher, Mrs. Lottie Beer, Mr. and Mrs. John Landis, Prof. and Mrs. William T. Melchoir, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Melchor, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rau, Mr. and Mrs. John Melchor, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kiser, Mr. and Mrs. Will Kramer, Mrs. Lizzie Trauger, Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Lear, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Leidich, Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Rachel Shaddinger, Ruth Miller, Raymond Miller, Pearl Kiser, Verna Kiser, Clark Kiser, Mary Melchor, Edna Tagert, Herbert Melchor, Ethel Kramer, Henry Trauger, Lester Melchor, Paul Melchor, Arthur Myers, Hobart Myers, Clara Myers, Elva Myers, Lizzie Kriebel, Clarence Kriebel Myrtle Kriebel, Elmer Shull, Helen Shull, Rachel Shaddinger, Esther Shaddinger, Norman Shaddinger, Martha Shaddinger, Richard Shaddinger, Marian Beer, Clyde Beer, Evelyn Beer, Harold Landis, Virginia Melchor Annette Melchior, Benjamin Melchior, Elizabeth Melchior, Margaret Melchior, Anna Melchior, Helen Melchior, Milton Melchior, Agnes Rau, David Rau, Katherine Rau, Billy Huff. |
| Michener Worthington Family 9/1/1921 | MICHENER-WORTHINGTON REUNION AT TOHICKON: Meeting for the seventeenth annual reunion Saturday at Tohickon Park, the Michener-Worthington family had a close race for the Testament which was awarded to the oldest member present. Dr. C. A. Weideman, of Philadelphia, won it by two months over Dr. Curtis Michener, of Quakertown. The winner is 78 years and six months old, but in the spirit both of the contenders are among the youngest boosters of the reunion. The youngest tot present, winner of the silver spoon was Gertrude W., daughter of Elmer and Laura Bishop. Gertrude was born June 18th, but is alleged to have winked at the president when he handed her the spoon. An election of officers resulted as follows: President, Oscar Michener, Trenton; vice president, Silas Myers, Levin, secretary, J. Earl Michener, 72 Durham street, Trenton, N. J.; treasurer, Mrs. Elbert Haldeman, New Britain; historian, Jacob S. Michener, Philadelphia; executive committee, Charles A. Worthington, Edward Worthington, Mrs. Flora Michener, Mrs. Maggie Smith, J. Nelson Michener; sports committee, J. Earl Michener, Elbert Haldeman, Howard Worthington. DEATHS, BIRTHS MARRIAGES Deaths: Edwin O. Michener, July 16, 1921; Thomas D. Worthington, March 2, 1921; Mrs. John G. King, Dec. 16, 1920; Elizabeth O. Michener, Nov. 6, 1920; Lucy M. Hall, March 5, 1921; Emma C. Michener, May 21, 1921. Births: Mary Frances, daughter of Walter and Esther Michener Smith, August 18, 1921; Gertrude W., daughter of Elmer and Laura Bishop, June 18, 1921; Cynthia, daughter of Harry and Emma Quinby, April 27, 1921; Dorothy Helen, to Irene Michener, March 30, 1921. Marriages: Mabel Myers to Henry Amsel, September 29, 1920; Charles Michener and Hedwig Sell, September 1, 1920; Mary Alice Michener and Charles J. Hager, May 27, 1920; Albert Oswald Michener to Ellen Glenn Boyd, June 19, 1920; John E. Baylis and Helen M. Green, June 22, 1921. DR. ELDERS ADDRESS Dr. C. H. Elder, of Trenton, N. J., made the address of the afternoon, Michener-Worthington reunions, he observed, were not just "Gibble, gabble, gobble and grit." They are real family gatherings with a purpose. One of the Michener-Worthington traits, he said he had found, id their faith, and he urged them to continue this steadfast faith and to be optimistic under all conditions, as they should, having sprung from good old Quaker stock. "What we all need," said Dr. Elder, "is the right kind of faith with propulsive power and make things go. Out in Oklahoma a Sunday school association adopted as its slogan: 'Not sit up and sit, but git up and git.' We need the spirit of the little child who was found trying to eat sunshine with a spoon. 'If there is no bright side,' as some one has said, 'brighten up the dark side.' The pessimist, it has been said, is a man whose brains are lined with black. Keep on having these fine reunions. Help each other and the community." Others who spoke were Jacob S. Michener, Dr. Weidemann and Silas Myers. One hundred and forty attended the reunion. The next one will be held at Tohickon Park, the last Saturday in August, 1922. THE COMPLETE PROGRAM: The program of the afternoon was as follows: "America," prayer, Rev. C. H. Elder, Trenton; duet, Ruth and Esther Michener, Carversville; address, Rev. C. H. Elder; quartet, Mr. and Mrs. Silas Myers and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Worthington; recitation, Anna Shaddinger; instrumental duet, Catherine Michener and Clara Bishop; recitation, Curtis Michener; piano duet, Marietta Worthington and Florence Gross; trio, Clara Myers, Marion and Chrissie Worthington; vocal duet, Roland and Arthur Michener; dialogue, "Naughty Mouse," Marion and Chrissie Worthington and Clkara and Ruth Myers; duet, Helen and Edna Bishop; piano solo, Mabel Michener; quartette, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Michener and Mr. and Mrs. J. Earl Michener; address, Dr. C. A. Weidamann, Philadelphia; Jacob S. Michener, Philadelphia, Silas Myers, Levin. |
| Michener Family 7/1/1926 | REUNION OF MICHENER FAMILY IN SOLEBURY: NEW HOPE, June 27-Descendants of Abram and Jane Michener held their 42d annual reunion, yesterday, at the home of George and Mary Havens, Solebury, with fifty members of the clan present and enjoying a pleasant day in the country in a social way. Following a bountiful dinner and a social hour the family assembled for a business meeting at which officers were elected as follows: President, George Weideman, Phila.; vice president, Comly Stover, Traymore; secretary, Myrl Michener, Buckingham; treasurer, Hugh Michener, Solebury; executive committee, Edith Price, Solebury; Charles Stover, Hartsville, and Mrs. Etta Worthington, Horsham. One death and three marriages were reported. The deceased member was Martha Ella Rudderou, Palmyra, N. J., who died July 26, 1925. Marriages were as follows: Alvan S. Stover and Anna Bainbridge, Nov. 4, 1925; Warren S. Ely and Mrs. . Josephine Burleigh, May 1, 1926; Frederick W. Ely and Margaret G. Ely, May 5, 1926. It was decided to hold the next reunion the second Saturday in June, 1927, at the home of Comly and Elizabeth Stover, Traymore. Later in the afternoon there were games for the children and refreshments were served. |
| Michener Worthington Family 8/31/1922 | MICHENER-WORTHINGTON CLAN AT TOHICKON PARK: Speakers at the Michener-Worthington clan Saturday urged the older members to continue their interest and the young folks to join in heartily to make the reunion bigger and better and more interesting as the years roll around. Historian Jacob Michener, Philadelphia, especially appealed to the members to report to him all marriages, births and deaths, so that the records may be complete. Saturday but two births, two deaths and one marriage were reported by the members of the association. In attendance were 175 members from Doylestown, Newtown, New Hope, Quakertown, Fountainville, Perkasie, Carversville, Pipersville, Philadelphia, Ogontz, Trenton and Royersford. Among those attending the reunion were many new faces. Secretary J. E. Michener explained this by saying that he and the president had gone over the telephone directories and had gotten the names of many persons they believed should be affiliated with the clan. President Oscar Michener, of Trenton, who was ill and unable to be present, was sent a letter of condolence. Vice President Silas Myers, Levin was in the chair and the program of the afternoon was as follows: Song, Masters ____ and Arthur Worthington; recitation "The Watermellon," Albert Shaddinger; recitation, "Good Night," Helen Hinkle; recitation, "The Little Seamstress," Grace Worthington; recitation, "Suppose," Leon Worthington; letter from Rev. Howard Michener, Philadelphia, expressing regret that he was unable to be present; play, "A Good Little Girl," Clara Myers, Marion Worthington, Roland and Arthur Worthington, Margaretta Worthington, Marion Worthington, Frank Myers; addresses, Jacob Michener, Dr. C. A. Weideman, Philadelphia; Isaac Michener, Horsham; recitations, Dr. Curtis Michener, Colmar. OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES An election of officers and appointment of committees resulted as follows: President, Oscar Michener, Trenton; vice president, Silas Myers, Levin; secretary, J. E. Michener, Trenton, N. J.; treasurer, Mrs. Elbert Haldeman, New Britain; historian, Jacob Michener, Philadelphia; executive committee, C. A. Worthington, Edward Myers, Mrs. T. S. Michener, Mrs. Maggie Smith, Mrs. J. M. Michener; sports, Elbert W. Haldeman, Howard Worthington, J. F. Michener. There was little opposition to holding the next reunion at Tohickon Park because the accommodations were poor, but it was finally decided to continue to hod it there another year, the last Saturday in August, 1923. In a contest to guess the number of pebbles in a bottle the prize winners were: First, Harvey Worthington; second J. E. Michener; third, Helen Hinkle and R___ Worthington. An interesting feature of the meeting was the reading of an article on spelling bees held in Doylestown years ago, written for The Intelligencer by Henry C. Michener, Manette, Wash. Deaths, births and marriages were reported as follows: Births: Dorothy May, daughter of Alonzo and Stella Michener; David, son of Walter and Mabel Michener, Curley Hill, May 3, 1922. Deaths: Edith, daughter of Edward and Flora Myers, Plumsteadville; Charles Worthington, Doylestown, August, 1922. Marriages: Lorenz Shawand Martha Walter, March 4, 1922. After the business meeting a program of sports was held for the young people. |
| Mills Family 9/8/1921 | MILLS FAMILY REUNION: The Mills reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Michener, of Edison on Saturday, August 27th. The day was fine and all enjoyed the occasion with outdoor games. There was a fine dinner prepared in which all took part. Those presnt were: Mr. and Mrs. Irving Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mills, of Carversville; Mr. and Mrs. Horace Mills, Amandas Wolfinger, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Labs and baby, of Dyerstown; Mr. and Mrs. Asa Mills and children, Abner Mills and children, of Willow Grove; Miss Amy Mills, of Willow Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Stover and children, of Kintnersville; Mr. and Mrs. George Michener and children, of Edison; Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Gares and children, of Gardenville; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hillpot and daughter, of Doylestown; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Mills, Oliver Mills, Tinicum; Mrs. Nora Mills, of Landisville; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mills, Landisville; Mrs. Walter Wood of Edison. |
| Moll Family 9/8/1933 | Reunion Held by Molls: Fountainville, Sept. 6.-Approximately 35 descendants of John G. and Anna May Moll, for many years well known residents of New Britain township, on Saturday braved the elements to attend the first annual reunion of this family held at Worthington's Grove, near here. During the noon hour a picnic dinner was served and the afternoon was devoted to the playing of games. No program was presented. During the short business session Harvey J. Moll, Lansdale, was named president and Miss Sylvia Sherm, Sellersville, was elected secretary. The next reunion will take place the first Saturday in August, 1933, at Worthington's Grove. |
| Morgan Family 8/9/1928 | MORGANS HELD REUNION: CHAIN BRIDGE, Aug. 6-Approximately 30 descendants of the late John and Sarah Morgan attended the 2nd annual family reunion held at this place yesterday. Sports, a picnic dinner and supper and a social time were the features of the day. Swimming and boating were enjoyed by the young folks. It was decided to hold the reunion next year. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. . Charles K. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. . S. B. Dudbridge, and Miss Florence L. Henworth, Jamison; Mrs. . Frank Martindale, Miss L. De Haven, Howard Martindale and children, Richard and Betty, Mr. and Mrs. . William Morgan and daughter, Helen, Oliver Morgan, Harry Jackson, Atlee Fell and Fred Harlacker, Pineville; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Martindale, Rushland; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buckman and daughter, Peggy Jane, and Robert Colman, Wycombe. |
| Morris Family 9/15/1933 | Heads the Morris Clan: Point Pleasant, Sept. 11.-Descendants of John Morris, Pine Run, near Doylestown, met at the Point Pleasant Tea Room yesterday. After the dinner prepared by M. J. D. Blair a business meeting was held when the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, John Morris Williams; vice president, Linford Williams; first vice president, Frank Bremer; second vice president, Miss Maggie Keller; third vice president, M. Grant Holt; secretary, E. Morris Weand; treasurer, Grant Holt. A very interesting account of the ancestors of the Morris family who came to America about 1700, was read. Among those present were Charles Keller Morris, Mr. and M. Reuben K. Krout, Miss Maggie Keller, Lida M. Bradshaw, Mr. and M. David R. Cline, Mr. and M. Richard R. Miller and sons, Charles C. Frank Keller and daughter, Alma, Mr. and M. Frank Smith, M. Lizzie Bellis, Mr. and M. Roy Bellis, Mr. and M. Frank Brainer and son, Joseph, Mr. and M. Linford Williams, Mr. and M. Grant Holt, John M. Williams, Mr. and M. Alexander Shoulder, Mr. and M. Albert Gelespie and son, M. Walter Stout, Mr. and M. William Stout and family, Mr. and M. Edward Bango and daughter, Helen, Louis Worman and friend, Mr. and M. Edward Austin, M. Elma Bellis and son, Harry and Mr. and M. Louis Zabraskie. |
| Moyer Family 6/22/1922 | MOYER FAMILY REUNION: A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Moyer-Myers Family Reunion Association was held last Saturday afternoon at the Greystone Apartments, the home of Jacob M. Myers. The following were present: Jacob H. Myers, Charles M. Meredith, Perkasie; Dr. A. F. Myers, Blooming Glen; Abraham S. Moyer, Chalfont, Dr. Herbert T. Moyer, Lansdale; Oliver Myers, Pipersville; Joseph Myers, Quakertown; Dr. A. L. Myers, Philadelphia. The reunion will be held as usual on the afternoon of the last Saturday in August in Perkasie Park. A social hour followed during which refreshments were served. |
| Moyer Family undated perhaps 1922 | MOYER - DIEFENDERFER [no date shows Bucks County Intelligencer Thursday, was with 1922 entries] The 23rd annual reunion of the Moyer-Diefenderfer family was held in Mountain Creek Park with more than 200 members attending. The oldest member in attendance was Benjamin Moyer of Macungie; and the oldest woman Mrs. Tevilla Diefenderfer of Emaus. The person coming the greatest distance was Mrs. Carrie Moyer, of Reading, Mass. Mountain Creek Park was selected as the meeting place next year. The following are the officers: Harry Diefenderfer president; John W. Moyer, Allentown, vice president Mrs. Mamie Moyer Graul, Allentown, secretary; Moses Diefenderfer, Emaus, treasurer; executive committee, Mrs. George Kratzer, Allentown; Roy Diefenderfer, Allentown, and William Moyer, Macungie. |
| Moyer Family 9/1/1921 | HUNDREDS OF MOYERS ATTENDED THE REUNION Moyers from as far as Los Angeles, California, were in attendance at the reunion of the Moyer-Myers clan, in Perkasie Park, on Saturday. Although not as largely attended as in former years, yet about fifteen hundred nearly filled the large park pavilion. BUSINESS SESSION Several prizes were awarded, among them a gold necklace to Arthur Nelson Moyer, of Harleysville, the youngest child present born on July 29th. A handkerchief was awarded to the oldest lady present who was Mrs. Barbara Landis, of Hilltown, aged 81 years. A cane was awarded to the oldest man, Henry S. Moyer, of Pleasant Valley, aged 87 years, his birthday having been on the day of the reunion. The person who came the greatest distance, Mrs. Tillie Moyer, of Los Angeles, Calif., was awarded a book. Among persons who came long distances to attend the reunion was former Senator Henry G. Moyer, president of the association, who came from Indiana, a distance of 1000 miles, where he resides with his daughter. A photographer was present and took a picture of the audience immediately after the session. The next reunion will be held at the same place on the last Saturday in August NECROLOGY REPORT William S. Myers, of Plumstead township, May 29, 1921. Mr. and Mrs. George Moyer, of Broad Axe, the former February 27, 1921, and the latter, June 18, 1921. Elizabeth F. Myers, of Perkasie, July 22, 1921. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, Hon. H. G. Moyer, of Perkasie; vice president, Dr. A. F. Myers, of Blooming Glen; Jacob H. Myers, of Perkasie; Dr. A. F. Myers, of Blooming Glen; Jonas Moyer, of Hatfield; Oliver Myers, of Danboro; Abner S. Moyer, of Souderton; Dr. A. L. Myers, of Philadelphia; Charles M. Meredith, of Perkasie; E. K. Moyer, of Perkasie; Howard L. Moyer, of Quakertown; Abraham S. Moyer, of Chalfont; Joseph Myers, of Milford Square; Herbert T. Moyer, of Lansdale: Gabriel H. Moyer, of Lebanon; William G. Moyer, of Center Valley. Music was furnished by the Moyer Orchestra, which gave several selections during the rendition of the program and a concert after the session. The program was opened by singing "America," with invocation by Rev. A. M. Fretz, of Perkasie, and an address of welcome by Howard R. Moyer, of Quakertown. A vocal solo was rendered by Mrs. Herbert T. Moyer, of Lansdale, and a violin solo by Forrest Moyer, of Perkasie. SPEAKER INDISPOSED Calvin O. Althouse, of Philadelphia, who had been announced to deliver the address was unable to be present on account of failure to recover sufficiently from an attack of ptomaine poison earlier in the week. Remarks were made by Rev. A. M. Fretz, of Perkasie, who said that life was largely made up of appointments and disappointments of pleasures and sorrows. The Moyers, he said, were descendants of noble parentage, whose memory they should revere. While times have changed there are still some things the same as in the days of the fathers. There is still the same God, the same book, the same nature, the same battles to be fought, and folks must have the same trust in God. Rev. Fretz called attention to the inter-marriages between the Fretzs and the Moyers in the early days when the Fretzs settled in Bucks county and the Moyers in Montgomery county and the close relationship maintained since then between the families. PROFESSOR BERGEY'S REMARKS Mother's influence has always counted in the home, and Professor David H. Bergey, of the University of Pennsylvania, in his remarks expressed the hope that this influence might be transplanted, now that women have the right to vote, and thus have a purifying effect on governmental affairs. Professor Bergey gave the men a rather hard jolt by saying that in a community women were usually more intellectual than men. Now that women have the right of suff rage, Professor Bergey expressed the hope that the outcome might be a tax on occupations as the most justifiable that can be assessed. Hon. Hnry G. Moyer, who came a thousand miles, expressed his pleasure at being present at the reunion. Mr. Meyer is president of the association, but on account of his infirm condition, the vice president, Dr. A. F. Myers, presided. |
| Myers Family 9/14/1922 | MYERS FAMILY REUNION: The twelfth annual reunion of the descendants of Randal and Mary Myers was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry P. Myers, 129 Gale street, Olney, Pa., on Labor Day, September 4th. Those present were Newtown Myers, Fallsington; Mrs. Elizabeth Myers, Miss Mary Myers, Tullytown; Mr. and Mrs. Burton Myers, Morrisville; Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Myers, New Brunswick, N. J.; Mrs. Sallie Myers, Davisville; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Myers, Hazel, Harold and Marjorie Myers, Johnsville; Mr. and Mrs. Milton Croasdale, Miss Elsie Croasdale, Feasterville; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Croasdale, Somerton; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Myers, Madeline, Edna, Stanley and Blanche Myers, Fox Chase; Mr. and Mrs. John B. Myers, Jr., Merchantville, N. J.; and Mrs. Harry P. Myers, Harold and Edwin Myers. The reunion next year will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Burton Myers, Merchantville, N. J. |
| Nace Family 7/28/1921 | NACE FAMILY REUNION: Descendants of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Nase, deceased, of Ridge Valley, held a reunion at the home of one of the daughters, Mrs. Charles Nase, at Tylersport, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nase gave the dinner. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Oswin Nase, Robert, Paul, Harry, Howard and Helen Nase, Mr. and Mrs. William Moyer, of Blooming Glen; Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Schrauger, of Telford; Mr. and Mrs. J. Paul Rice and son, Ralph, of Chalfont; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Breisch and daughter, Mabel, of Sellersville; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hillpot, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Muehlhauser, of Quakertown; Mr. and Mrs. Jarius Hendricks, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nase and daughters, Miriam and Mary, of Tylersport. |
| Nicholas Family 8/24/1922 | NICHOLAS REUNION: Allentown., Aug. 18.-A baptism yesterday featured the reunion of the Nicholas family at Neff's Park, the rites being conferred upon a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Miller, of Northampton. The principal address was delivered by the Rev. James F. Lambert. Officers elected follow: President, David Nicholas; vice president, Ralph Nicholas and Amandus Lambert; secretary, Charles F. Eisle; assistant secretary, Quintus Reinert; treasurer, Jerry Nicholas. |
| Nicholas Family 8/18/1921 | NICHOLAS FAMILY'S FOURTEENTH REUNION: Several hundred members of the Nicholas family gathered for the fourteenth annual reunion at Dorney Park, Allentown, Wednesday afternoon. The members of the clan enjoyed an exceptional program of music and addresses in the park pavilion at 1.30. The following program was rendered: Invocation, Rev. J. F. Lambert; singing, "America," address by the president, David Nicholas; solo, "The King of the Winds," Mrs. Frank Nicholas, address, Robert Nicholas; solo, accompanied by Mrs. F. M. Bach, Quintus Reinert; address, Rev. Lambert; piano solo, "Remember Me," Miss Dorothy Nicholas; address, Andrew J. Nicholas; solo, "The Nightingale," Mrs. Frank Nicholas; vocal solo, selected. Miss Merian Nicholas: solo, accompanied by Mrs. F. M. Bach, Quintus Reinert; secretary's report; vocal duet, selected, Miss Dorothy Merian Nicholas; new business; benediction, Rev. J. F. Lambert. The following officers were re-elected: David Nicholas, president, Benjamin Nicholas, vice president; Ralph Nicholas, second vice president; Amandus Lambert, third vice president; Chas. F. Eisel, fourth vice president; Quintus Reinert, assistant secretary, and Jerry Nicholas, treasurer. |
| Nicholas Family 8/23/1928 | NICHOLAS GATHERING HELD AT DORNEY PARK: EASTON, Aug. 17-The twenty-first annual reunion of the Nicholas family was held yesterday at Dorney's Park and 175 members of the family were there from Lehighton, Stone Church, Riegelsville and the region lying between these two points. The speaker was Rev. William Kutz, of Danielsville, who also offered invocation and gave the benediction. Jean Eisele welcomed the members of the clan to the 1928 reunion and "Reunion Day" to the tune of "Old Black Joe," was sung by the assembly. Those who took part in the entertainment were Carl Reinhart, Phyllis Nicholas, Helen and Thelma Knecht, Harvey Reinhardt, Jr., W. H. DeLong, Verna and Irene Bossard, Conrad Nicholas and a quartet consisting of Mrs. Sallie Nicholas, Mrs. George Knecht, Mrs. Charles Dressell and Mrs. Howard Schneck. It was decided to hold next years reunion at Moser Park, Neffs. All the old officers were re-elected and three new vice presidents were chosen. The officers follow: Earl P. Nicholas, Berlinsville, president; Conrad Nicholas, vice president, Walnutport; Ralph Nicholas, Lehighton, vice president; Raymond D. Nicholas, Stone Church, vice president; E. J. Nicholas Berlinsville, vice president; Charles F. Elsele, Coplay, secretary; Jerry Nicholas, Allentown R2, treasurer. The committee of arrangements includes Mrs. George R. Knecht, Mrs. Mae Dressell and Mrs. Howard Schneck. On the sports committee are Schneck, John Laub, Earl Specht and Preston Bachman. Closing remarks were made by the president and the closing hymn was "God Be With Till We Meet Again," A program of sports and contests followed the program. |
| P. O. S. A. Reunion 6/23/1921 | HOME AND ORPHANAGE REUNION AT CHALFONT: The twelfth annual reunion of the P. O. S. of A. Home and Orphanage was held on Saturday, June 18th, at Chalfont. The home and orphanage were visited in the morning, and dinner and supper were served on the orphanage lawn. In the afternoon the following program was given at the park: Overture, by Liberty Concert Band, of Philadelphia; "America," sung by the children of the orphanage; invocation by Rev. H. H. Prouse, pastor of Chalfont M. E. Church, welcome address by the chairman, Samuel M. Beidler, vice president of the home; music, Liberty Concert Band; address, Samuel C. Graham, Camp 738; singing, "Home Sweet Home" by children; remarks by treasurer William R. Worrell, Camp 363; music by band; address by Frederick W. Megrady; solo, "Dearest Spot on Earth is Home," Director William C. Montgomery, Camp 7. The program was followed by a commandery prize drill on field adjoining the orphanage. Trucks, automobiles and trains conveyed the people to the park. |
| Pearson Family 9/1/1921 | PEARSON FAMILY IN REUNION AT BUSHKILL: The twenty-eighth reunion of the Pearson family was held on Friday at Bushkill Park. It was an ideal day and about 200 members of the family association attended. After the dinner was served on long tables under the shade trees by the water, the relatives and friends gathered under the pavilion. The meeting was called to order by the president, Leroy Pearson, Sr. After the Lord's Prayer was recited, a business session was held. The officers were re-elected as follows: President, Leroy Pearson, Sr., of Portland; vice president, Rev. P. H. Pearson, Newport News, Va.; secretary, Elizabeth A. Pearson, Easton; first assistant secretary, Hattie Pearson, South Bethlehem; second assistant secretary, Emery Albert, East Bangor; treasurer, Herbert Pearson, Portland. The following committee on arrangements was re-appointed: Edward Pearson, Camden, N. J.; Elmer Apple, Philadelphia; George Pearson, Summit, N. J.; Joseph Oyer, Pleasantville; Milton Pearson and Robert Pearson, South Bethlehem. A very interesting address was delivered by George C. Pearson, of Smithburg, Md. It was decided to hold the next reunion the fourth Wednesday in August, 1922, probably at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Rader, Sellersville. All returned to their homes late in the afternoon feeling that it was a day well spent. |
| Pidcock Family Aug. 28, 1913 | The First Reunion of the Pidcock Family
Submitted by Robert Stintsman
The first reunion of the descendants of John Pidcock was held August 22, 1913. Following is a transcript from an original newspaper article depicting the first reunion "The first annual reunion of the Pidcock Family was held at Neeley's Mill, three miles south of New Hope, last Friday, August 22, on the site of the first settlement of the family in this section. The formal exercised were as follows Roll call, by the chairman, George M. Pidcock, of Bloomsbury, N.J., with responses by about a hundred persons; singing by male quartette; address by chairman and reading of historical paper; address and historical sketch of family and old homestead, by Dr. J. E. Scott, of New Hope. The old house as constructed in three sections, the latest one bearing the date 1757. The party walked up the hill to the site of the grave of Dr. John Bowman, the reputed member of Captain Kidd's buccaneers, who was buried on the Pidcock estate. Later in the afternoon a permanent organization was formed by the election of the following offices President, George M. Pidcock, of Bloomsbury, N.J.; secretary, James N. Pidcock, of White House, N.J.; recording secretary, L. Raymond Stout, of Lambertville. It was voted to hold another reunion of the same date next year, at the same place. The historical article read by Mr. Pidcock was in part as follows "We are descendants of Scotch blood; some of the old people have told me we were Scotch-Irish and our ancestor came from the north of Ireland. In looking the matter up, I find that the name of Pidcock prevails in Scotland and the thing we are most proud of is that we spell the name just the same as they do in Scotland, not one letter has been changed. This was selected as the ideal place to hold our first meeting, it being the original spot where John (or Jonathan) Pidcock, our ancestor, settled when arriving in this country, and as tradition informs us, we are now at the point where the Pidcocks built a saw mill, a grist mill and residence, where they lived and labored for many years. It may be well to mention that with Jonathan Pidcock came Dr. John Bowman and his wife, who settled here, and the hill is called Bowman's Hill and the creek at the foot of the hill is call Pidcock's Creek to this day. The Bowmans and Pidcock settled here prior to 1698, as is proven in the records at Doylestown. Mary Godown Pidcock, the wife of Jonathan Pidcock, my grandfather, was born August 4, 1784, and died June 22, 1876. The first Jonathan was her husband's grandfather, and she often related the family history. It is said that Dr. Bowman, his wife and Jonathan Pidcock and wife are buried on this hill. The Pidcocks were driven from here during the Revolution and their property confiscated by the English, but the Hessians did the work. I will refrain from a long story of sufferings of the family at that time, but if you would be interested, I will point out some interesting places here and across the Delaware in Jersey." Those present were George M. Pidcock and family, of Bloomsbury; Augustus Pidcock and son Edwin, Lawrenceville; David Moore, Raven Rock; Asher Stout and wife, Arthur Stout and daughter Elizabeth, Edwin Shick and wife, M. George Pidcock, Mr. Jonathan Holcombe, Mr. Izola Harbourt and daughters Marion and Martha, Geo. W. Parsons and family, Mary Pidcock, George H. Barber, Mr. and M. Fisher Johnson, Mr. E. Mae Bright, Mr. Ann C. Schanck, Miss Eliza Johnson, Theodore stout and family, L. Raymond Stout, M. Nelson Pidcock, M. Clarence Pidcock, Allen H. Moore, Leon Moore, Robert H. Fisher and wife, Mr. and M. Theodore Smith, Willis H. Smith and daughters Ethel and Sadie, Floyd Higgins, all of Lambertville; M. Charles E. Moore and children Holcolme and Elmer, Pineville; Charles W. Pidcock and wife, Frank R. Pidcock, wife and children Mildred, Frank. Anna and John, Moultrie, Georgia; Clark Pidcock and wife, Mrs. Ella Rose, Mrs. George Chedister, Titusville; F. Raymond Pidcock and wife, Howard C. Smith and wife, Mrs. Anna Cadwalader, Willard Buckman, Trenton; H. S. Bellis and family, Spring Lake; Glen Bellis and family, Trenton Junction; Mrs. Clarence Hoagland and daughter, Hopewell; Mrs. Fanny Davis, Jacob Davis, Ruth Davis, James N. Pidcock and wife and daughter Belle, Miss Gladys Pidcock, Mrs. Harry G. Pidcock, White House; Mrs. Annie Davey, Rockaway; Mrs, Nellie P. Williams, Quitman, Georgia; William Lownes and wife, J. Wilson Pidcock and children Lewis and Mary, Esther Slack, Anna R. Parsons, New Hope; Miss Bessie Pidcock, Chester, N. J.; Albert Chedester, Harry Chedester, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pidcock, E. A. Swope and wife, Mr. Mary P. Bond, Miss Ella S. Bond, Howard C. Bond, wife and children Frank and Louis all of Morrisville; Thomas B. Nuttall and wife, Atlantic City." |
| Pope Family 1/3/1930 | POPES HELD REUNION: Morrisville, Dec. 31.-Former Burgess and Mrs. William J. Pope entertained at a family reunion a few days ago. Miss Ethel Dettman presided at the piano. Singing and games were enjoyed. Frank Pope entertained with selections on the mouth organ, Harry Pope, on the violin, and Garfield Pope sang. Those present were: Mrs. George Dettman and daughter, Ethel, of Slackwood, N. J., Mr. and Mrs. Albert White and son, Evans; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pope and daughter, Gertrude; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pope and sons, Harry and Joyce; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Whittaker and children, Adruenne and Jean; Councilman and Mrs. Abram Lynch, Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Pope and daughter, Mary, and son, Russell; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sullivan and son, Joseph. |
| Quinby Family 6/29/1922 | QUINBY DESCENDANTS HOLD THEIR REUNION: Descendants of James and Grace Quinby held their annual reunion at "Valley Green Farm," the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Quinby, near Warrington, on June 16th. There was a big dinner served in picnic style under a large maple tree on the lawn. The afternoon was spent talking over old times by the older members of the family. One birth, one death and one marriage were reported for the past year as follows: Born to Walter and Nora Shupe, a daughter, Grace Ferry, January 20, 1921. Married: Elmer M. Shupe and Alice M. Michener, September 28, 1921. Died: Elwood Quinby, aged 72 years, son of James and Grace Quinby on November 8, 1921. Members present were: Henry Quinby, Carversville, Mr. and Mrs. George Quinby, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rainer and daughter, Woreen, Longport, N. J.; Mae Quinby, Scranton; Mr. and Mrs. James Quinby, Uhlertown; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shupe, Raymond and Joseph Shupe, Gardenville; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Shupe, Willow Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shupe, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Tettemer, George Franklin and Dorothy Tettemer, of Neshaminy; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Webster, Albert and Ronald Webster, of Lahaska; Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Miller, Southampton; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Clark, Dorothy and Edith Clark, Smith Clark, Ardmore; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wilson, Henry Richard and Margaret Wilson, Carversville; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Quinby, Josephine, Martha, Rachel and Sara Quinby, of Warrington. |
| Quinby Family 6/30/1921 | QUINBY FAMILY HOLDS ITS REUNION: Descendants of James and Grace (Ridge) Quinby held their annual reunion at the home of Lewis and Mary (Quinby) Webster on June 19th. Members arrived early, and after greetings were exchanged, dinner was enjoyed by all on the lawn. All having done justice to the meal, sports and conversation took up the afternoon. Word has been received that Mr. and Mrs. Louis Quinby and family had arrived safely at their new home in Hemet, California, having made the trip across the continent by automobile. Two births, one death and one marriage were reported since last reunion. Births were as follows: Thelma Noreen, daughter of Herbert and Emalyne (Quinby) Raineir, born September 23, 1920. Cynthia, daughter of Harry R. and Emma Quinby, born April 27, 1921. Marriages took place as follows: Walter Shupe and Nora Thompson, of Philadelphia, April 16, 1921. Deaths occurred during the year as follows: Cynthia Ella, wife of Henry Quinby, died May 24, 1921, aged 64 years. Greetings were sent to Mabel Shupe, who is ill at St. Francis' Hospital, Trenton. Members present were Mr. and Mrs. George Quinby, Longport, N. J.; Henry Quinby, Elwood Quinby, Carversville; Mr. and Mrs. James Quinby, Grant Quinby, Uhlertown; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Tettemer, George, Franklin and Dorothy Tettemer, Neshaminy; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shupe; Elmer, Raymond and Joseph Shupe, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Miller; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Severns, Southampton; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Clark, Dorothy and Edith Clark, Ardmore; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Quinby, Verna and Mildred Quinby, Carversville; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shupe, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Quinby, Josephine, Martha, Rachel and Sara Quinby, Warrington; Henry Wilson, Richard Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Webster; Albert and Ronald Webster, Mr. and Mrs. Sheddy, Mrs. C. Thompson and Miss Alice Michener. |
| Rasley Family 9/1/1921 | REUNION OF THE RASLEYS: The twelfth annual reunion of the Rasley family was held at Bushkill Park with about 200 members of the association in attendance. The old President, Benjamin Rasley; secretary, W. A. Gardner; treasurer, Floyd Ackerman. |
| Raub Family 8/24/1922 | RAUBS AND TRAUGERS HELD THEIR REUNIONS: (BOTH Clans Met on Saturday at Tohickon Park) [I have separated both from the article to make separate entries] The annual family reunion of the Raub descendants was held Saturday, at Tohickon Park. All officers and committees of the preceding year were re-elected, and two new officers were elected. The new ones are: second vice president, William Frankenfield, of Ottsville, and third vice president, Henry E. Raub, of Bethlehem. A resolution of sympathy was sent to the president, Thomas E. Raub, who was unable to attend on account of illness. The time of the next meeting was placed for the third Saturday in August, 1923. The oldest person present was Mrs. Sarah Raub, aged 85, of Riegelsville, while the youngest was Dorothy Viola Raub, aged one, also of Riegelsville. The Raubs are descendants of Michael and Andrew Raum, brothers who came from Paltinate, Germany, in 1732. Many of the Raubs now reside in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. None of the births, deaths or marriages were reported. There were about seventy-five present. |
| Reitz Family 8/24/1922 | REITZ FAMILY MEETS: Allentown, Aug. 21-Nearly 400 descendants of Frederick Reitz met in annual reunion in New Tripoli to-day. The following officers were elected: President J. J. Reitz; vice presidents, William H. Reitz and Edwin Reitz; secretary Edgar O. Reitz; assistants, Dr. Charles D. Reitz and Cyrus Reitz; treasurer, D. Milton Reitz; necrologist, Prof. Edgar Reitz. |
| Rice Family 7/18/1930 | FIRST REUNION IS HELD BY THE RICE FAMILIES: CHALFONT, July 17-Descendants of William H. and Moses H. Rice held a family reunion at Forest Park, July 13, in honor of William H. Rice's daughter, Mrs. Elma L. Jones, widow of Rev. Lemuel T. Jones, and daughters, Mrs. William Scheunaman and husband and Miss Margaretta Jones, all of Bloomington, Neb. The day was spent in renewing old acquaintances and the younger generation becoming acquainted. Several members of the families were unable to be present due to illness or distance from here. Those present were Mrs. Elma L. Jones, Miss Margaretta Jones and Mr. and Mrs. William Scheunaman, Bloomington, Neb.; Misses Marietta and Emily Rice, Mr. and Mrs. William Rice, Mrs. Orlando L. Rice, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Slifer and sons, Charles and Harry, G. A. Rice, Mr. and Mrs. John McGonigal and children, Hannah, Merle, Sophia and Lloyd John, all of Phila.; James Courter and daughter, Loraine E., Detroit, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Crouthamel and sons, James, Lloyd and Raymond, Baltimore, M. D.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Albright and daughter, Edna, Hackettstown, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Trafford VanOver and Mr. and Mrs. John VanOver, Washington, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. William Courter and children, Elma and William, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brown and son, Media; Walter Rice and son, Robert, Chestnut Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Rice, Charles Rice, Jr., Misses Margaret K., Louisa, Mabel and Dorothy Rice, Soudersburg; Mr. and Mrs. Amos Reimsnyder, Lancaster; Miss Lena Pflaumer, New Holland; Walter C. Erb, Paradise; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Montieth and daughter, Kathryn R. Monthieth, Horsham; Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Rice and children, Ralph and Edith, Line Lexington; Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Hellerick, Francis and Helen Hellerick, Misses Marion Worthington, Sue Hill and Margaret Rice, Doylestown; Miss Marion Moyer, Phila.; Miss Laura Moyer and Elmer Moyer, Perkasie. Dinner and supper were served in the park. After a delightful day together there was a great clamoring for a repetition of the reunion each year. No final decision was made. |
| Rice Family 8/18/1921 | RICES HAVE A REUNION: Friday was a gala day at Meadow Brook Farm, Lahaska, when Mrs. A. L. Rice had a cousins reunion, with the following present: Mrs. Annie Larson and daughter, Mary Consolloy, Trenton, N. J.; Mrs. Levi Hamilton and daughter, W. J. Berwick and grandson, Walter; Miss Florence McGallard, of Philadelphia. The time was spent in recalling old times and the day was ended by games of pinochle, the winning parties being Miss Clara Rice, John Rice and Mrs. Hamilton. Refreshments were served. |
| Rinehart Family 8/24/1922 | FAMILY REUNIONS HELD OVER THE END OF WEEK: RINEHART CLAN MEETS: Rineharts from all over Hunterdon, Somerset and Morris counties assembled today to attend the annual family reunion at Homestead Farm, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Rinehart, between Pottersville and Oldwick. There were about a hundred of them and their autos just groaned with good things to eat, which they took along. For the past four years these people have met every year at this place. They are descendants of John Rinehart and his wife, Jane Moore Rinehart, who had ten children, six of whom are still living. The Rineharts first arrived in Oldwick in 1707, when Godfrey Rinehart conducted the first store there, after coming over from Germany. The following new officers were elected: President, Frank Huth, of Nazareth; vice president, Alexander Helfrich, of Allentown; second vice president, E. D. Reinhard, of Allentown; third vice president, Marcus Kemmerer, of Emaus; secretary, Miss Anna Reinhard, of Seidersville; assistant secretary, Miss Florence Roth, of Nazareth; treasurer, LeRoy Keenly, of Bethlehem; historian, Osman Reinhard, of Bethlehem. |
| Romig Family 8/24/1922 | FAMILY GATHERINGS HELD OVER THE END OF WEEK: ROMIGS AT KUTSTOWN: The largest reunion in the history of the family was the record set by the Romig clan, which met at Kutztown. The following officers were elected for the following year for the eastern reunion: President, H. Horace Romig, Allentown; vice president, Edwin H. Romig, Pottstown; secretary, John H. Romig, Allentown; treasurer, J. Harvey Romig, Allentown; historian, William H. Romig, Harrisburg. |
| Rounsavill Family 9/7/1922 | ROUNSAVILL FAMILY REUNION IN NEWTOWN: The tenth annual reunion of the Rounsavill family was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. Rounsavill, at Aquetong. First there was dinner. After dinner the men pitched quoits and the women sat around chatting of by-gone years, as some families had not met for several years and always look forward to reunion time. As the day was dull and rainy there were no pictures taken. About 4 o'clock ice cream and cake were served, after which they soon began to depart for their different homes. Three births were reported during the year: A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Rounsavill, of Newtown, andmed James Richard; a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Samsel, of New Hope, named Junior; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Clime, of Fountainville, named Stella May. There was one death, Anna, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walker, of Carversville. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. Rounsavill, Miss Myrtle Rounsavill, William and Elliott Rounsavill, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Naylor and son Delford, Jervis Wood, Thomas Musgrave, from Aquetong; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Housel, Mrs. Lizzie Duthey and daughter, Daisy, Russell Everitt, of Pittstown, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. George Rounsavill and daughter, Sara, of Frenchtown, N. J.; Mrs. William Gibney and family, Miss Josephine Gibney, Philadelphia; Mrs. Nathaniel Thatcher, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thatcher and son, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thatcher, Clinton Worthington and family, Fountainville; Howard Samsel and family, George Rounsavill and family, New Hope; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rounsavill, Joseph Duerr and daughter, Ethel, Miss Janet Tomlinson, Newtown; Miss Susie Rounsavill, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Thatcher, Jr., and daughter, Harvey Thatcher and family, Doylestown; Fred Danbury and family, Pennington, N. J.; Mrs. Howard Antrobus and family, Morrisville; Miss Elsie Wall, Taylorsville. |
| Rounsavill Family 10/6/1921 | ROUNSAVILL FAMILY IN REUNION: The sixth annual reunion of the Rounsavill family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rounsavill at Aquetong, on Sunday, September 25th, neatly decorated for the occasion. Guests arrived early from Aquetong, Doylestown, Yardley, New Hope, Newtown, Glendale, Philadelphia, Fountainville, Holicong, Buckmanville, Carversville, Frankford, Pittstown, N. J.; Newark, N. J., and Pennington, N. J. Various games and other sports helped to make this the best reunion that has been held. One of the features of sports was presented by Jacob Betzer, of Philadelphia, when he presented Mr. Rounsavill with a Nature tester, who will use it in the future but is undecided which will pay the best to raise pullets or cockerels. At 12 o'clock all were called to dinner by Bugler Wood and ushered into the dining rooms to the large tables loaded down with good eats to which all did justice. Photos of all were taken by Mrs. John Rounsavill and Frank Wood. Ice cream and cake were served at a late hour after which all returned home wishing Mr. and Mrs. Rounsavill a prosperous and successful year. One birth, also one death were reported during the year. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thatcher, of Fountainville. One death, Mrs. Howell, of Pittstown, N. J., was reported. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rounsavill, Miss Myrtle Rounsavill, William Rounsavill, Elliott Rounsavill, Mr. and Mrs. George Rounsavill and children, Anna, Elizabeth, Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rounsavill, Charles Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Samsel and children, Edward, Elmer, Florence, Lillian and Fred, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rounsavill, Mr. and Mrs. John Rounsavill, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Wood and son, Jervis, Miss Susanna Rounsavill, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Danberry, Mr. and Mrs. Nat Thatcher, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thatcher, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walker and daughter, Anna, Mrs. Ella Housell and son, Randolph, Mrs. Duffley, Russell Everitt, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Betzer, his brother-in-law and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Wood and sons, Frank and Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Holman, Mrs. Jennie Wolberton, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sigafoos, Miss Elizabeth Holand, James Baird, Clarence Carver, Maurice Conard, Miss Janet Tomlinson, Miss Emma Real, Miss Caroline Rounsavill, Orville Rounsavill. |
| Rufe Family 9/7/1922 | RUFES HOLD REUNION WITH 125 ATTENDANCE: Not far from where Jacob Ruff once lived in Nockamixon township back 150 years or more, at which time this German pioneer owned 180 acres of land, the Rufe Family Association, held the seventh annual reunion at Tohickon Park last Saturday, with 125 members of the clan present. The attendance did not nearly represent the size of the Rufe family, for records show that 1200 Rufes belong to the reunion association. As far back as 1737 the Ruff family were known in America. It was in 1737 and 1739, to be exact that the Ruffs landed in Philadelphia from Germany. Historical records show that Rarius Ruff, Magdalena Ruff and Catrina Ruff came to America in 1737 on the ship "Hope of London," and two years later Jacob Ruff came from Rotterdam on the ship "Snow Betsy." Last Saturday the clan again gathered in a reunion that was not so large in attendance, but was enthusiastic. A short address of welcome was given by Mrs. Gertrude Beihn. The committee on births reported the following new arrivals in the family the past year: Elizabeth Kintner, Easton; Albert R. Trauger, Doylestown; Dorothy May Thompson, California. There were two deaths in the family during the last year. They were: James Carver, Frenchtown, N. J., and Alma Dillon, New Jersey. Two new committees were appointed to report the births and deaths next year. The birth committee: Mrs. Webster Frankenfield, Ottsville; Louis Rufe, Pipersville; Miss Mary Long, Easton. The death committee: Mrs. Daniel Lake, Easton; Mrs. Asher Biehn, Quakertown; Miss Emma Maurer, Allentown. At the business session the following officers were elected: President, O. B. Rufe, Easton; vice president, Ruben Rufe; secretary, Mrs. Mary Rufe Kintner, Kintnersville; treasurer, Edward Trauger, Revere; pianist, Mrs. Seymour Rufe, Revere. For the first time since the Rufe family association was organized prises were presented to various members of the clan. The presentation were made by Rev. S. S. Diehl, of Kintnersville. For being the oldest lady present, Mrs. Lydia Hillpot, aged 88 years, of Doylestown, received a handkerchief. Reuben Rufe, aged 84 years, of Erwinna, received a cane for being the oldest man attending the reunion. Elizabeth Kintner, aged 9 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kintner, of Glenside, received a necklace for being the youngest child present. The following committee on arangements was appointed for the next year: Samuel T. Riegel, Erwinna; Stanley Mann, Ferndale; Wilson Rufe, Bethlehem; Daniel Rufe, Kintnersville, Harry Zearfoss, Kintnersville. Tohickon Park was again selected for the place of meeting in 1923. The reunion will again be held on the first Saturday in September. Several musical selections were furnished by the following quartette: Dr. F. S. Morris, Edward Kohl, Mrs. Mary B. Rufe and Della Rufe. A recitation was given by Blanche Cressman and another by Delia M. Rufe. |
| Rufe Family 9/7/1922 | RUFE FAMILY REUNION: The seventh annual reunion of the Rufe family will be held in Tohickon Park on Saturday. The program to be rendered as follows: Address of welcome, Mrs. Gertrude M. Biehn; selection, orchestra; reports of committee on deaths; reports of committee on births; election of officers selection, orchestra; presentation of prizes; quartette, Dr. F. S. Morris, Edward Kohl, Mrs. Mary B. Rufe, Della Rufe; recitation, "Autumn Fires," Blanche Cressman; selection, orchestra recitation, Della M. Rufe; closing hymn "Blest be the Tie that Binds"; benediction, Rev. S. S. Diehl. |
| Rufe Family | RUFE-RUFF REUNION IS HELD AT Perkasie: Two hundred of the twelve hundred Rufes, whose names are on the family register, attended the sixth annual reunion of the clan in Perkasie Park, Perkasie, Saturday. In the years 1737 and 1739 Ruffs landed in Philadelphia from Germany, Rarius Ruff, Magdalena Ruff Catrina Ruff came to America on the ship "Hope of London" from Rotterdam in 1737. Two years later Jacob Ruff came from Rotterdam on the ship "Snow Betsy." Jacob Ruff was 21 years old upon his arrival, and 40 years later records show he owned 180 acres of land in Nockamixon township. According to a tombstone in Nockamixon churchyard he died Christmas Day, 1790, aged 71 years. It was from Jacob that the members of this association descended through a son George. There were six sons and one daughter: Christian, John, Jacob, Henry, Frederick, George and Sophia. PROGRAMS OF EXERCISES. Exercises of the reunion included the following: Music, orchestra; invocation, Rev. R. W. Musselman; reunion hymn; address of welcome, Mrs. Gertrude B. Biehn; piano duet, Catharine and Frances Apple; vocal solo, Mrs. Stanley Geisinger; music, orchestra; recitation, Miss Grace Nickel; song, Miss Grace Kiess; recitation, Miss Susie Kramer; recitation, Miss Schuyler; closing hymn, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again," and benediction. Officers to head the association the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, Horace Rufe, of Bethlehem; secretary Miss Mary Rufe, of Germantown; treasurer David Trauger, of Bedminster; pianist, Mrs. Seymore Rufe, of Revere; committee, Wesley D. Moyer, of Perkasie, chairman; Charles H. Ahlum, of Lansdale; H. K. Musselman and Harleigh Apple. The reunion hymn to the tune of "Rally Round the Flag" was adopted as the family hymn. Tohickon Park was chosen as the next place of meeting, the committee to arrange the time. Births were reported as follows: Roland Clarence Wireback, January 16, 1921, Earl Sigafoos, April 9, 1921, David Mease, June 20, 1921, REV. MUSSELMAN'S ADDRESS Boys are an interesting item in this world's life and program said Rev. R. W. Musselman, of Perkasie, in addressing the reunion on the subject "Some Families I Have Known." Some youngsters are apt, "fresh," it is said which is caused by hearing by dad and ma saying things in their uresence. There are families houses and homes. Some of these exist in name only. However, the greatest strength today is the Christian home and Christian family. When the home is right the nation is right and the world is at peace. If all homes could be like some homes, there would be a world here where nations would not need to be called to legislate peace. It is the privilege of the family association, said Rev. Musselman to introduce new principles into and make better homes. The need of today is more real dads and mothers who will not permit themselves to be separated very long from their families. They are character builders and should be jealous of their families, but not too exclusive. There must be an interest and disposition toward people inside. REMARKS BT DR. MORRIS: That an education is of vast importance was the contention of Dr. F. S. Morris, of Revere, in addressing the reunion on the subject "The Complete Education," which is one's equipment for proper living. Education is a person's equipment for life's work. The way to go through life is to be of some good to one's fellow men and to the community the state and the world. An education is not complete until one can perform one's duty in a just and skillful way to the benefit to oneself and the community. A completed education fits a man or woman to do things that benefit the people. |
| Rush Family 8/17/1922 | FAMILY REUNIONS HELD WITHIN THE LAST WEEK: [There are 5 families shown in this article and they have been separated] Nearly All Report Having Had Large Attendance: RUSH FAMILY REUNION: The annual reunion of the Rush Family Association was held Saturday afternoon at the Bushkill Park with an attendance of about 150. The following officers were elected: President, Asa K. Rush, New Village; vice president, Daniel F. Rush, Phillipsburg; secretary-treasurer, A. S. Rush, Phillipsburg. |
| Satterthwaite Family 8/18/1921 | SATTERTHWAITE FAMILY MEETS NEAR NEWTOWN: Descendants of William and Mary Knight Satterthwaite, who were married at Byberry meeting, Twelfth-month 21st, 1768, assembled at the home of Lewis P. and Mary A. Satterthwaite on the Fountain Farm, near Newtown, on Third-day 9th inst., for the tenth biennial reunion, about 100 attending. The day was all that could be desired and between 12 and 1 o'clock a picnic dinner was served on tables in the yard, with ice cream and cake to finish. From then until 3 p. m., was devoted to various games by the children and some of those older, the others enjoying the renewal of family reminiscences as some had not met since the last reunion in 1919. The president, Lewis P. Satterthwaite, called the business meeting to order on the lawn at 3.30. Anna M. Satterthwaite read several letters received from members unable to attend located in New York, California and other states... |
| Saul Family 8/17/1922 | SAUL'S HOLD REUNION: The Saul family held its annual reunion at Reading, Sunday in Hampden Park. These officers were elected: President, the Rev. J. Elmer Saul, of Norristown; vice presidents, Samuel H. Fegley, Reading; Dr. H. W. Saul, Kutztown; David F. Saul, Harrisburg; Frank Saul, Reading, and Daniel L. Saul, Harrisburg; treasurer, D. E. S. Dries, Molltown; secretary, J. I. Saul, Pottsville. |
| Scheetz Family 8/27/1908 | SCHEETZ FAMILY FIRST TO HOLD ANNUAL REUNIONS: Descendants of the founders of Germantown: The annual reunion of the Scheetz family was held in Menlo Park, Tuesday, September 1[ obvious mistake of date]. A large and representative body gathered as they have been doing since the first reunion was held in 1882. That reunion the members of the family claim was the first family reunion of any kind ever held in Bucks county, if not in the State. It was six years, they say, prior to the first reunion of any other family in the county. The first reunion was held at Keller's Church, on the old homestead of Charles Scheetz. The family is descended from the original thirteen families sent to America by John Jacob Scheetz, of Crefeltd, Germany. The elder Scheetz sent Pastorius with the thirteen families who received 4000 acres from William Penn at Germantown, in 1683. It was from this German settlement that Germantown received its name. Between the years of 1700 and 1760 thirty more Scheetz families came to America. Among them was Conard Scheetz, great-great-grandfather of the family holding this reunion. The great-grandfather of this family settled at Keller's Church. He married Miss Hester Fluck and eight children were born of that union, seven boys and one girl. The boys all engaged in business. The family has been engaged in business for a period of 130 years. Only two members chose to take up professions. William Scheetz is an architect in Philadelphia, and Herbert Nicholas Scheetz, son of Grier Scheetz, of Perkasie, is Professor of Physical Science in Alleghany College, Meadville, Pa. During the day members partook of a fine dinner and enjoyed the various amusements of the park. Among the features of the day's outing were a potato race and children's peanut scramble. Prizes were awarded as follows: Scheetz cup, Charles Gotwals. Potato race: Gentlemen's prize, first, card case, Harvey Scheetz; second, knife, Fred Scheetz. Ladies prize: First, china doll, Mrs. Ella Taylor; second, postal card album, C. L. Lehman. Booby prize: Lobster cream pitcher, Pearl Gotwals. Children's peanut scramble: First prize, baseball, Jacob Lehman; second "Tiddley-winks," Marion Gotwals, Booby prize, printing set, Wilbur Lehman. It was decided to bring together at these reunions in the future everyone bearing the name Scheetz and those that have intermarried. It was decided to hold the next meeting during the month of August. There were sixty members of the family present as follows: Reuben J. Scheetz, Mary M. Scheetz, Dora Price, Marion Price, Florence Price, Ethel Price, William H. Scheetz, Mary E. Scheetz, Frank W. Scheetz, Richland Centre; Mary Arn, Bella Arn, Rich Hill; W. D. Gotwals, Mrs. W. D. Gotwals, Charles S. Gotwals, Norman S. Gotwals, Pearl Gotwals, Marion Gotwals, Philadelphia; Hester Scheetz, Marietta Ort, Mrs. Charles Ort, James Ort, Dortha Ort, Gertrude Ort, Richland Centre; Mr. and Mrs. William Ort, Daniel Ort, Philadelphia; Remandus Scheetz, Gertrude Scheetz, Ethel Scheetz, Sarah Scheetz, Francis Scheetz, Norristown; Mr. and Mrs. Grier Scheetz, Herbert Scheetz, Morris Scheetz, Perkasie; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Scheetz, Margaret Scheetz, Catharine Scheetz, Oliver Scheetz, Jr., Charles Biehn, Warren Biehn, Richland Centre; Edward Scheetz, Mary Scheetz, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Scheetz, Fred Scheetz, Doylestown; George Scheetz, Keller's Church; Annie Scheetz, Kate Scheetz, Lulu Kimble, Catharine Kimble, Norristown; Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Lehman, Jacob Lehman, Mary Lehman, Isabella Lehman, Wilbur Lehman, Mrs. Ella Saylor, Howard Saylor Devon. |
| Scheetz Family 9/7/1922 | SCHEETZ GATHERING: The scheetz picnic or gathering was held at the old homestead in Upper Salford township on August 27th. The following attended: Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bowman, Mrs. Sarah J. Renninger, Ralph, Grace and Earl Renninger, of Sellersville; John R. Scheetz, Sumneytown; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Heimbach and children, East Greenville; Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Henrick, Quakertown; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gunther and child, Lansdale; Harry Scheetz, East Greenville; Mary, Lizzie Scheetz, Sumneytown; Mazie Richard, Stowe; Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Scheetz, Sr., North Wales; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rickert and child, Lansdale; Mr. and Mrs. Rhine Scheetz and children, Lansdale; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Benner and child, Blooming Glen; Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Scheetz, Jr., Souderton; Irma Scheetz, Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens, Lillian Stevens, North Wales; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scheetz, Margaret and Warren Bossert, of Trumbauersville; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse R. Scheetz, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Besch and child, Mr. and Mrs. George Scheetz and child, of Sellersville; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilt, Centre Valley; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Scheetz and child, Quakertown, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Scheetz and child, Milford Square; William Weisel, Milford Square, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey R. Scheetz, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Fluck, Hilda and Helen Scheetz, of Souderton; Warren Musselman, Telford; William Leister and Mrs. William Leister, of Lansdale. |
| Scherrer Family 8/18/1921 | SCHERRER CLAN MEETS ON THE OLD HOMESTEAD: Meeting at the old homestead in Williams township, Northampton county, where Valentine Scherrer, the progenitor of the clan, settled in 1735, about 100 of his descendants gathered for their first annual reunion on Saturday afternoon. The program was featured by the reading of several papers of much interest to the family and short addresses by members of the clan, M. L. Werkheiser, a member of Company H, 129th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, in the Civil War, was elected historian. The family boasts of a long and honorable military record and includes heroes in the Revolution in 1776, the Mexican War in 1848, the Civil War from '61 to '65, and the great World conflict in 1917. It was decided to meet at the same place on the first Saturday in August next year. Among those in attendance were Thomas Scherrer, of Easton; Charles Scherrer, of Riegelsville; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Scherrer, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brunner and children, Charles Fox, Mary Singer, Edna and Joyce Kunsman, Mr. and Mrs. William Frantz, Willard Beiler, Mr. and Mrs. George Burdt and son, Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Eichelberger, Minnie Manning, Mrs. Frank Carl, Gertrude Carl, Mrs. George McDermit and sons, Alvin and Walter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Engle and children, Mrs. William Dutter and daughter, Georgie, Mrs. Robert Shook, Mrs. John Ruch and daughter, Margaret, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rutherford, Anna Miller, Mrs. Lillie Heiser, Mrs. Jacob Henn, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schlough, Jacob Schlough, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William Welder, Mrs. Abraham Zierman, Mrs. Russell Rice, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Eichelberger and daughter, Helen, Rev. and Mrs. Scherrer, Matilda Scherrer, Florence and Richard Seiger, Elsie Scherrer and children, Mr. and Mrs. William Scherrer and son, Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Parker, Mrs. M. Sutton, Mrs. Morris Heft, Mrs. George Clauser, Dorothy Clauser, Mr. and Mrs. John Mohr, Clare Mohr, Walter Heff and Richard Sut... |
| Schwenk Family 9/15/1921 | SCHWENK FAMILY WILL HOLD ANNUAL REUNION: The 16th annual reunion of the Schwenk Family Association will be held on Saturday, September 10, at Schwenksville Memorial Park. In the event of unfavorable weather conditions the members of this association will occupy the Lutheran church at Schwenksville. The business session will convene promptly at 1 o'clock and dinner will be served from 1.45 to 2.45 p. m. The afternoon session will open at 3 p. m., Daylight Saving time. John K. Schwenk, of Providence Square, Lower Providence township, secretary of the association, has sent out over 200 invitations and he appeals to the members to attend the gathering especially this year as there are several important matters to be discussed and the gathering Saturday is expected to be unusually pleasant and beneficial. With the assistance of other members who aided in organizing the association at Sanatago Park on September 8, 1906, Enos S.Schwenk, Gratersford, has compiled a genealogy of the descendants of Hans Michael Schwenk, who arrived in Philadelphia Sept. 20, 1741, with his wife and three sons, Jacob, George and Nicholas. George is the great-grandfather of the members of the association. |
| Schwenk Family 9/21/1922 | SCHWENK FAMILY MEETS: Members of the Schwenk family met in their seventeenth annual reunion at Perkiomen Bridge Hotel, Collegeville. Many came from distant points. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Detweiler, of Alliance, Ohio, and their married daughter, of California, were in attendance. The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morris, 657 Astor street, Norristown, was the youngest member of the family present. After the social in the morning and dinner in the hotel a business session was held. The following officers were re-elected: Harry F. Schwenk, Norristown, president; John R. Schwenk, secretary, Frank Keons, treasurer; Lewis Schwenk and Irvin L. Schwenk, vice presidents. |
| Scully Family 8/2/1928 | TWO BIRTHS REPORTED AT SCULLY GATHERING: PENN'S PARK, July 31.-A pleasant social event was the seventh annual gathering of the descendants of the late John and Sarah L. Scully, who, with their families, were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Lownes at this place on Saturday, July 28. A dip in the Neshaminy by the young people was this year added to the usual pastimes. The committee in charge included Mr. and Mrs. William B. Schiefer, the host and hostess and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Lownes. Two births occurred the past year, Harold Walter, son of Charles D. and Anna C. Lownes, Newtown, and Dorothy, daughter of Harriett and Theodore Luff, Richboro. Samuel B., oldest son of John Scully, passed away on May 4, 1928. The engagement of Alice Marie, daughter of C. Y. Scully, of Los Angeles, Calif., to a resident of her adopted state, was announced. Joseph C., husband of Ella Scully Slack, who has been ill for eight weeks, was unable to be present. His wife spent an hour with her relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Howard B. Scully were present, though the latter is suffering from a badly bruised arm, caused by a fall six weeks ago. Among those present were Miss Hannah E. Scully, Margaret A. Lownes, Mr. and Mrs. William B. Schiefer, Mrs. Charlotte L. Scully, Mrs. Winfred C. Scully, Mrs. Marie Church, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Lownes, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred R. Lownes, Wilmer, Eleanor and George Lownes, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Luff, Clarence and Dorothy Luff, Mrs. Rebecca Daniels, Ruth Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Lownes, Edith and Dorothy Lownes, Mr. and Mrs. T. Russell Lownes, Mrs. H. J. Cornell, James M. Cornell, Yardley Hill. Guests present included Mrs. Margaret N. Lownes, Miss Martha C. Lownes, Mrs. William Goddard, Mrs. Harriett Mitchell and Miss Anna Cornell. At the same home on the following day the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Lownes, Robert Donald and Frances Lownes, Bywood; Mr. and Mrs. William German, Newtown; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hiddeman, Mrs. Rebecca Truax, Mrs. Mary Boyle and Miss Tillie Snyder, Phila. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Lownes will entertain in 1929. |
| Sensinger Family 8/17/1922 | FAMILY REUNIONS HELD WITHIN THE LAST WEEK: [There are 5 families shown in this article and they have been separated] Nearly All Report Having Had Large Attendance: SENSINGER REUNION: At the 18th Sensinger reunion on Saturday at Moser's Park, these officers were re-elected: A. P. Driesbach, president; Clyde Horn, vice president; Alvin Weiss, secretary; Mrs. David Hughes, assistant secretary; Joseph Sensinger, treasurer; Mrs. C. W. Hummel, chairman of executive committee. |
| Shaner Family 7/21/1921 | SHANER FAMILY MEET: Reading, July 18.-The annual reunion of the Shaner family, numerous in this city, Eastern Berks and Montgomery counties, was held at Ringing Rocks Park, near Pottstown, and resulted in the election of Jacob R. Shaner as president of the association. |
| Sigafoos Family 9/7/1922 | SIGAFOOS DESCENDANTS: A reunion of the descendants of Adam Sigafoos was held at the home of Reuben Sigafoos, at Revere, on Monday afternoon. About twenty of the members of the family gathered and enjoyed a social time together. The event was in the nature of a surprise to Mr. Sigafoos and sister, and each family brought luncheon to furnish the dinner. Those present were Reuben and Anna Sigafoos, of Revere; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sigafoos, of Tinicum; Mr. and Mrs. Luther Frankenfield of Jenkintown; Dr. and Mrs. Frank Grim, of Frenchtown, N. J.; Reuben Fabian, of Buckingham; Mr. and Mrs. Austin Fabian, of Ferndale; Mr. and Mrs. Reed Nash, of Pipersville; Miss Evelyn Sigafoos, Miss Ruth Nash, Miss Mabel Grim, Miss Alice Moyer, Miss Kathryn Nash, Howard and Henry Fabian. |
| Slotter Family 9/3/1908 | SLOTTER CLAN MEETS AT OLD HOMESTEAD: The reunion of the Jacob Slotter family was held at the old homestead on Saturday in Bedminster. The children and grandchildren and a few great-grandchildren gathered at a late hour of the morning. Then the dinner was gotten and, of course, they all partook freely. After dinner there were various out door sports, the principal one being baseball, in which the girls took part. Later, the exercises were opened by the president, A. L. Slotter, of Mechanicsville, announcing a hymn, "Rock of Ages," which was followed by a prayer led by William H. Slotter, of Doylestown. The minutes of the last meeting were then read by secretary, Mrs. A. L. Slotter, followed by a recitation by Master Fretz Slotter. A very pretty solo was sung by little Florence ott, followed by a recitation by Leah F. Slotter. A duet was then sung by Mrs. Carrie Beer and Leah Slotter, followed by a chorus, "The Holy City." A hymn, "Jesus Lover of My Soul," was then sung. A recitation was given by Esther S. Landes. A duet was then sung by Arthur Landes and Lester Slotter. A quartette was rendered by Tillie, Anna, Walter and Jacob Crouthamel, followed by a few remarks by William H. Slotter. Mr. Slotter spoke of the history of his grandfather and grandmother Slotter telling where the old folks lived and what property they owned. A part of the property is owned by Mrs. Abel A. Stover, a part by William Slotter, and a third portion by Reuben Miller. This address was followed by a solo by Mabel Slotter. Mrs. Mayme Maugle gave a recitation which was followed by another quartette by Tillie, Anna, Walter and Jacob Crouthamel. Just at this time Mrs. Martha Ott was taken with a nervous attack which detained the exercises for a few minutes. Elsie Landes favored the reunion with a solo. On account of the illness of Mrs. Ott they brought the exercises to a close by singing "God Be With You 'Till We Meet Again." An election of officers was then held and then they partook of ice cream and cake, after which the members departed to their homes wishing each one many happy reunions like the past. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. William H. Slotter, Fretz Slotter, Mrs. Abel Stover, Mabel Slotter, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Crouthamel, Jacob, Walter, Anna and Tillie Crouthamel, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Lewis and daughter, Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Maugle and daughter, Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ott and grandchildren, Jacob and Florence Ott, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Slotter, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Slotter and children, Mr. and Mrs. William Beer and son, Belle, Leah and Jacob Slotter, Mr. and Mrs. A. Lincoln Slotter, Leah F. Slotter, Lester Slotter and Elizabeth Slotter, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Slotter, Harold, Arthur and Mildred Slotter, Mrs. Bertha Ort, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hillegas and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rose, Elsie, Esther, Abel, Harrison and Arthur Landes, Rolland and Sara Slotter and Stanley Slotter. |
| Slotter Family 8/29/1901 | SLOTTER FAMILY REUNION: A pleasant reunion of the members of the Slotter family was held in Bedminster at the home of Jacob Slotter. There was a large attendance and the day was very pleasantly passed. One of the features of the day was a sumptious dinner which was served by the ladies and greatly enjoyed by all. Rain detracted from the day's pleasure. Those who attended the reunion were: Jacob Slotter, Aaron Hockman, William Slotter, Abel Stover, Maria Stover, Milton Crouthamel, Leah Crouthamel, Walter Crouthamel, Martha Crouthamel, Mamie Crouthamel, Anna Crouthamel, Malinda Crouthamel, J. Titus Slotter, Elizabeth Slotter, Frank Slotter, George Slotter, Florence Slotter, Rollin Slotter, Mabel Slotter, Sara Slotter, Lewis Ott, Martha Ott, Edgar Ott, Ella Ott, Jacob R. Ott, Florence Ott, Carrie Ott, Anthony Slotter, Sallie Slotter, Lucy Slotter, Theodore Slotter, Belle Slotter, Carrie Slotter, Leah Slotter, Jacob Slotter, Naomi Slotter, Raymond Slotter, Stanley Slotter, Lincoln Slotter, Leah Slotter, Lester Slotter, Aaron Landis, Barbara Landis, Elsie Landis, Abel Landis, Harrison Landis, Esther Landis, Arthur Landis, Reuben Slotter, Ella Slotter, Bertha Slotter, Lizzie Slotter, William Slotter, Harvey Slotter, Arthur Slotter, Mary Slotter, Lizzie Slotter, Ella Hinkle, Anna Hinkle, Leidy Hinkle, Edwin Hinkle, Lucy Hinkle, Anna Smith, Amos Smith, Chester Smith, John Smith, Roy Smith, Reuben G. Slotter, Mianna Slotter, Euphemia Slotter, Amos W. Slotter, Laura Beerer, Mrs. Godfrey, Esther Quigley, William Sheetz. |
| Slotter Family 9/1/1922 | SLOTTER FAMILY MEETS ON THE OLD HOMESTEAD: Members of the Slotter family met on Saturday, August 27th, in twenty-fourth annual reunion on the homestead farm, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Slotter, Bedminster, when 100 members assembled to enjoy the day together. The time was very pleasantly spent with various amusements with an excellent dinner, which all present enjoyed. The smaller children received a souvenir as a token in memory of the day. Mrs. Howard Rose, Trenton, also won a prize in games for adults. PROGRAM EXERCISES A short program was rendered in the afternoon, when Rev. Waidelich made a very few brief remarks, which were very impressive and at the close presented the silver spoon to the youngest member of the family, Sara Crowthers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Y. Stover, Doylestown. There were no deaths during the year. Marriages were reported as follows: Arthur C. Slotter and Miss Dorothy Mease, September 4, 1920. Miss Leah F. Slotter and Alvin E. Lawson, September 18, 1920. Mrs. Mabel E. Ritchie and Joseph Cosner, June 8, 1921. Miss Tillie Crouthamel and Erwin Mangel, July 2, 1921. Miss Carrie M. Ott and Albert Wisler, August 6, 1921. Births were reported as follows: Stanley LeRoy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Slotter, February 25, 1921. William, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Beer. Lucy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin E. Lawson, July 11, 1921. Sara Crowthers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Y. Stover, July 12, 1921. Program President A. Lincoln Slotter called the meeting to order and the family sang "Rock of Ages" followed with prayer by Rev. J. H. Waidelich, Sellersville. Reports of treasurer, address, Rev, Waidelich; instrumental solo, Il Trovatore,' Ruth C. Lewis; reading. "Unfortunate Malady," Helen C. Mangel' vocal duet, "Tell Me Why," Mrs. Watson Flack and Mrs. Esther Atkinson; instrumental solo, "Hungary" Elizabeth P. Slotter; quartet. "The Trinity," by Mrs. Erwin Mangel, Mrs. Charles Guth, Messrs. Jacob and Walter Crouthamel, closing with "God Be With You." At the close little "Billy" Atkinson gave a pretty little recitation. At the business meeting the officers were re-elected: President, A. Lincoln Slotter, secretary, Mrs. A. Lincoln Slotter, Mechanicsville; treasurer, Mrs. Aaron H. Slotter, Philadelphia. Committees: executive and entertainment, Miss Sara Slotter, Harry Stover, Anthony H. Slotter, Mrs. Maria Stover, Mrs. Theodore Lewis, Mrs. Theodore Slotter, Harvey Slotter, A. Lincoln Slotter, Mrs. Aaron H. Slotter, J. Lester Slotter. Program committee: Mrs. Watson Flack, J. Titus Slotter, Jacob T. Crouthamel. To meet one year hence on last Saturday in August at the same place. MEMBERS PRESENT Those present were Ex-County Superintendent William H. Slotter, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Slotter, Bella and Arthur, Mrs. Maria Stover, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Crouthamel and son, Jacob, Mrs. Martha Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. J. Titus Slotter and daughter, Frances, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron H. Slotter and Stanley and Frances Slotter, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron M. Landes, Mr. and Mrs. A. Lincoln Slotter, Elizabeth P. William Fretz and John Griffith Slotter, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben H. Slotter and daughter Mildred, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Waidelich, Mrs. Watson Flack, Mrs. Esther Atkinson, Sara and Billie Atkinson, Harriet Stover, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Landes and children, George, Albert, Paul and Harrison, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Theodore N. Slotter and children, Ralph, Marion and Winfield, Mr. and Mrs. William Beer, Sara Elen, Virginia May and William, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William H. Stever, Carrie, Helena, Naomi and Anthony Stever, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob L. Slotter and daughter, Anna, Mrs. Noah Umstead, Mabel, Emma, Sallie and William Umstead, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Lewis, Ruth and Harold Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crouthamel Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Guth, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Mangel, Mr. and Mrs. Roflin O. Slotter and sons, Edward and William Luther, Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Rose and daughter, Claire, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heinke, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hillegas, Florence, Marvin, Marion, Bertha Mae, Orleane and Arthur Clyde Hillegas, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey C. Slotter, Reuben, LeRoy and Melba, Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Slotter and son, Harold Clifford, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Slotter and others. Members present from Philadelphia, Trenton, Allentown, Richlandtown, Sellersville, Lahaska, Doylestown, Mechanicsville and nearby places. |
| Smith Family 9/14/1922 | SMITHS HOLD REUNION: Cousins in the Cyrus Smith family held their annual reunion in Wycombe Grove, but for various reasons there was not so large an attendance as usual. It was the fourth annual gathering and the old officers were re-elected as follows: President, William Smith, Rushland; treasurer, John T. Smith, Wycombe; secretary, Miss Helen Smith, Solebury. The next reunion will be held Saturday, September 1, 1923, at the home of Edward Atkinson, Rushland. |
| Smith Family 8/18/1933 | Smith Family's 10th Reunion: Washington Crossing, Aug. 14-Members of the Smith family held their tenth annual reunion here recently. The following officers were selected: William Smith, of Yardley, president; August Hunt, of Pleasant Valley, vice president, Miss Sadie W. Smith, of this city, secretary and treasurer. Those in attendance at the reunion party were: Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Blackwell, Miss Mildred Scheer, Clarence Hall, of Glen Gardner; Edward W. Hunt, of Lambertville; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Parkhill, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P Hunt, Mrs. Mary B. Hunt, Clifford Parkhill, Augustus Hunt, of Pleasant Valley; Mrs. Sadie A. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lambert, Mrs. L. N. Shellenberger of Titusville; Mr. and Mrs. John M. Lambert of Washington Crossing; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. George Hart, William Hart, Robert Hart, Miss Betty Hart, of Harbourton. Mr. and Mrs. Alvah Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Drake, of Hopewell; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pierson, Miss Elizabeth Pierson, John Pierson, of Princeton; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cranstown, of Lawrenceville; Mr. and Mrs. John V. Atchley, Mrs. Woodruff Hendrickson, Miss Jeanette Hendrickson, Miss Marion Hendrickson, Jack Hendrickson, of Ewing; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matthews, Mrs. Rena Matthews, William Matthews, of Skillman; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Phillips, of Philadelphia; Miss Marguerite Green, of Llanerch, Pa.; Mrs. Frank A. Baraclow, Dean Allen Barcalow, of Roebling; Mrs. Ada S. Condict, of New Brunswick; Mrs. Edwin Esmay, Miss Judith Esmay, Miss Jane Esmay, Miss Ruth Smith, of Newark; Mrs. Alice Gruber, Charles Gruber, of Runnemede; Mr. and Mrs. William A. Smith, Miss Kathryn Smith, Mrs. Spencer Parks, Miss Roberta Parks, Miss Annette Gallagher, Miss Mary Jane Gallagher, Miss Miriam Gallagher, Francis Smith, John A. Smith, Spencer Parks, of Yardley; Mrs. Eva W. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse M. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bozarth, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Caraker, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin A. Riley, Miss Sadie W. Smith, Miss Ruth Wilson, Mrs. Kathryn Smith and Clifford Smith, of this city |
| Smith Family 7/4/1930 | SMITH FAMILY REUNION: Easton, July 1 The annual reunion of the Smith Family Association, composed of descendants of Edward and Mary Reeser Smith, was held on Saturday at Bushkill Park. Members of the family were present from various sections of Penna., New Jersey and Florida. After dinner a meeting was held. At the conclusion of the meeting, the entertainment committee, consisting of Walter Smith and John Barton, took charge and games, races and contests were enjoyed and prizes awarded. The oldest member of the family present were George Smith, Easton. He is 74 years of age. Mrs. Bonden and Edward Smith were the next oldest of the Smiths in attendance. |
| Smith-Kinney Family 9/1/1921 | SMITH-KINNEY FAMILY: The annual reunion of the Smith-Kinney Family Association was held at New Village, Northampton county, on Saturday. There were present about 100 descendants of the three Smith brothers who married three Kinney sisters. These officers were elected: President, Stewart Kinney, of Phillipsburg; secretary, Mrs. J. W. Hawk, of New Village; treasurer, John K. Smith, of Washington. The time of the yearly gathering originally fixed for the Saturday nearest August 12, the birthday of one of the sisters, has been changed to the third Saturday in August. The oldest one present at the reunion was Mrs. James Bell, formerly of Dover, who is in the eighties. |
| Snyder Family 7/14/1921 | SNYDER FAMILY REUNION: The relatives and friends of Robert Snyder, of 675 Church street, Easton, held a family reunion in the way of a surprise in honor of his 36th birthday anniversary. Excellent music was rendered by Paul Whiteman's Orchestra, of Chicago, and several solos rendered by "Billy" Murray. The splendid dinner and refreshments prepared by Mrs. Robert Snyder were a treat to all. Those present were: William L. Snyder, Floyd Snyder, George Snyder, Chester Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Rohrbach and children, Mary and Margie, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Schipp and children, Stanford Leatherberry, Lily Leatherberry, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snyder and daughter, Margaret, and Bobbie, Jr. They all left at a late hour wishing Robert many more happy birthdays. |
| Spare Family 8/18/1921 | SPARES MEET AT CHURCH: The Spare Family Association conducted its annual meeting on Saturday at the Lower Providence Presbyterian Church. There were 150 descendants of Leonard Spare, by birth and marriage present. Dinner and supper were served by the Women's Missionary Society of the church. An interesting business session was held at 2 p. m. Addresses were made by the Rev. Richard L. Williams, D. D., pastor of the church; William B. Northam, attorney-at-law and treasurer of the Spare clan; John Spare Grater, vice president, and Gilbert Spare, president. Several musical numbers were rendered by the younger members of the Spare family. Elkection of officers resulted in the unanimous re-election of the present officers: Gilbert Spare, president; John Spare Grater, vice president; Miss Adele Spare Wile, secretary; William B. Northam, treasurer. The baseball game, immediately after the business meeting, between the married men and single men was won by the married men by the score of 10-8. |
| Stoneburner Family 9/1/1921 | REUNIONS ARE HELD BY FOUR FAMILIES: The second annual reunion of the Stoneburner family was held Thursday at Edgemont Park, Harpers, with a large number of the clan in attendance. Among those present were people from Kansas City, Md., and Wilkes-Barre. At the business session the election of officers resulted as follows: President, Lewis Stoneburner, of Slatington; vive president, E. Eugene Stoneburner, of Danielsville; secretary, Mrs. William F. Stoneburner, of Northampton; treasurer, Henry Stoneburner, of Danielsville; register, Harry Stoneburner, of Davisville; historian, William F. Stoneburner, Northampton. |
| Stoop Family 8/29/1901 | STOOP FAMILY REUNION: The thirty-second annual reunion of the Stoop family was held on August 17th in Simpson Grove. Dinner and supper were served in the restaurant to about seventy guests who were present from Philadelphia, Germantown, Ashbourne, Yardley, Langhorne, Buckingham, Newtown, and elsewhere. |
| Stout Family 9/7/1922 | STOUT DESCENDANTS HELD THEIR REUNION: A reunion of the descendants of the late Malachi and Jane Stout was held Saturday, September 2d, at Bodenstine's Grove, Fort Washington. The grove occupies a site on a farm originally owned by Mr. Stout, but will be better remembered as living on the farm on the north side of the pike below Three Tuns, now occupied by his son, Elwood Stout. Mr. Stout's living descendants are estimated to number 150, and are scattered through four States, of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Virginia. By far the greater number, however, live in the vicinity of Philadelphia and 95 of these attended from four generations: Living children, husbands and wives, 7 grandchildren, 39; also great-grandchildren, 45; great-great-grandchildren, 4. Some will remember one or more of the first group which includes all the living members: Mrs. Emeline Herrman, formerly of Chalfont; Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Stout, of Three Tuns; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Taylor, Mrs. Elizabeth Stout Taylor, formerly of Hatboro, now of Glenside, Charles Stout, formerly of Three Tuns, now residing in Germantown; Mrs. Kate Weisel, of Chalfont. At a meeting in the afternoon this reunion was designated the first annual reunion. The next meeting is to be held the last Saturday in August, 1923. These officers were elected for the coming year: Honorary presidents, Elwood Stout and Charles Stout; active president, Harvey Stout, of Ambler; secretary, Mrs. Norman Kratz, of Chalfont R. F. D.; treasurer, H. Lloyd Haupt, of Germantown; historical committee, William M. Taylor, of Jarrettown; Harry Mann, of Horsham, and H. Lloyd Haupt. |
| Stout Family 9/2/1926 | SEVENTY-FIVE ATTEND STOUT CLAN REUNION: AMBLER, Aug. 31.-The fifth annual reunion of the descendants of the late Malachai and Jane Haupt Stout was held at Rose Valley, near this place Saturday with seventy-five members in attendance. Rev. William H. Haupt, Charlton, Iowa, a noted historian was present to address the gathering and his address was greatly appreciated. Two marriages, four births and one death were reported. Mrs. Emelina Herrmann, eighty three years old, was the oldest member present, and Harold M. Weisel, Chalfont was the youngest member present. Election of officers for the coming year resulted as follows: president, Charles M. Stout, Ambler; vice president, William R. Clayton, Phila.; secretary, Mrs. Norman Kratz, Chalfont; treasurer, C. Willett Stout, Oak Lane. Members present were Mrs. John Dikey, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Stout, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Meyers, and son, Mrs. Jennie Ely, Mr. and Mrs. John Dwyer, Helen Dwyer, Mr. and Mrs. C. Irwin Horrocks, Jr. Walter and Margaret Horrocks, Mrs. Emiline Herrman Mr. and Mrs. George J. Clayton, Mildred Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. William Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Stout, Mrs. Walter Rex, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Laurer, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Stout, Joseph Stout, Albert Stout, Mrs. William Faust, Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor, Frank and William Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Willett Stout, Mrs. Kate Weisel, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kratz, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kratz, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Clymer, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Krout, Mr. and mrs. Samuel Weisel, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Ely, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haupt, Rev. William H. Haupt, Rev. and Mrs. Hocke, Frances Stout, Phoebe Ely, Mabel Ely, Kathryn Stout, Norman, Herbert, Margaret, Kathryn, and Frances Kratz, Gladys Ellsworth, Verna and Marjorie Clymer, Kenneth and Edith Krout, Winfred, Evelyn, Eleanor, and Harold Weisel and Albert and Ethel Ely. |
| Stout Family 9/1/1921 | STOUT FAMILY REUNION HELD AT OAKLAND PARK: The ninth annual reunion of the Staudt-Stoudt-Stout family was held at Oakland Park on Saturday, with 170 members in attendance from Easton, Allentown, Bethlehem, Bath, Philadelphia, Emaus, Nazareth, Lehighton, Bangor, Bingen, Nazareth, Lehighton, Weissport, Evansville, Phillipsburg, Elizabeth and Detroit. The program consisted of an opening song, "The Star Spangled Banner" by the members, invocation by Rev. A. H. Steinhauer; address of welcome by President Stewart Stout, Sr.; selection by the male chorus of the Good Shepherd church of Easton; Hymn; vocal selection by the Sous sisters of Bangor; address by Dr. Philip S. Stout of Philadelphia; quartette selections; address by Rev. A. H. Steinhauer, of Easton and a selection by the male chorus of the Good Shepherd Church. At the business session the following officers were re-elected: President, Stewart Stout, Sr. of Easton; vice president, Ira Stout, of Tatamy; secretary, Edward H. Stout of Easton; assistant secretary, Harry Foster, of Easton; financial secretary, Harold Stout of Bethlehem; treasurer, Jacob Stout of Easton; and historian, Rev. John B. Stout of Northampton. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Adams, of Detroit came the greatest distance. The oldest member of the clan present was Mrs. Amos Stout of Easton, aged 82 years; the youngest, Miss June Hester, aged four weeks. New members numbering 42 were added to the list. |
| Strock Family undated 1922? | STROCK FAMILY REUNION: The Strock family reunion was held last Wednesday at Oak Grove, Springtown farm tenanted by Norice Albright. The newly elected officers are: President, Rev. Titus Strock, Bethlehem; vice president, Harvey Strock, Springtown; treasurer, Mrs. Emma Strock, Bethlehem. About 100 were present including two machines from Lebanon. Miss Ada Strock, who will shortly leave for Japan, made an address. [no date shows Bucks County Intelligencer Thursday, was with 1922 entries] |
| Strouse-Bougher Family
8/8/1930 |
STROUSE-BOUGHER CLANS: Easton, Aug. 4.-The seventh annual Strous-Bougher reunion was held at Oakland park yesterday with 150 present. John Stem, Catasauqua, was awarded the oldest person prize and Miss Joyce Bougher, Easton was awarded the youngest person prize. Other prizes were awarded to the following for athletic events: Roger Strouse, Camden, sleeve holders; Mrs. Esther Hawk, Stewartsville, set of four spoons; Edna Gruit, 2416 Forest street, Wilson, handkerchiefs; Russel Snyder, Fullerton, flashlight; Betty Hindernack, Riegelsville, Pa., ball; Miss Elsie Rice, 1531 Butler street, Wilson, dish; George Masonheimer, Catasauqua, socks; Reimer Hawk, Stewartsville, box of chocolates. New officers were elected as follows: Mrs. George Masonheimer, president; Miss Elsie Rice, vice president; George F. Strouse, 2433 Hay street, Wilson, secretary-treasurer; Gurney Heims, R. Gorman, entertainment committee; new members committee, Mrs. Lucy Jones. Walter Strouse was appointed assistant historian of family tee to help George F. Strouse. Milton Rice, of Raubsville, gave an interesting talk. Many songs were sung by Robert Gorman and Guerney Heims. Herman Snyder also spoke. Reunion will again be held at Oakland next year. |
| Tettemer Family
5/25/1922 |
PARTY AT ERWINNA: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Tettemer, of Erwinna, gave a party last Friday night in honor of their grandsons, Robert and Charles Ruch. Dancing and games were enjoyed by guests, after which refreshments of cake, lemonade and candy were served. Those present were: Victor Patzel, Dorothy Patzel, Raymond Allem, Helen Furness, Ruth Lichlighter, Laura Sigafoos, Alvin Sigafoos, Nelson Sigafoos, Irwin Bottman, Wilmer Sigafoos, Joseph Quimby, Charles Burgstresser, Minnie Herstine, Horace Herstine, Calvin Bryan, Arthur Ridge, Ella Happe, Alice Williams, Lucile Williams, Elizabeth Stasa, Frances Stasa, Victor Hager, John Stasa, Mrs. Happe, Richard Williams, Clayton Williams, Mrs. Harry Sigafoos, Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Hager, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williams, Mrs. Harvey Eichlin. |
| Thomas Family 8/29/1901 | THOMAS FAMILY REUNION: The first effort was made in the direction of a reunion of the descendants of Rev. William Thomas, who emigrated from Wales about the year 1712, was made on Saturday, August 24th, at Menlo Park, Perkasie. The reunion was primarily intended as a gathering of the descendants of Captain Abel Thomas, a great-great-grandchild of Rev. William Thomas, who gathered in good numbers notwithstanding the terrific rainstorm that prevailed for several hours during the day. There were also several representatives from other branches of the family tree, who came to participate in the events of the day and because they were interested in a general reunion of the Thomas family as descended from the old Welsh preacher. The outcome of the gathering was the formation of an association with the object of holding an annual reunion of the family, including all branches. Next year's gathering will be held at Funk's Park, Chalfont, on the fourth Saturday in August, and a committee will take pains to make this reunion a large and representative one. The rain drove all present in the grove under shelter, where they remained until the skies cleared towards evening. Dinner and supper were served in the restaurant pavilion through the kindness of Mr. Yoder and family, who have the direction of affairs in that department during the park season. At 2 o'clock the members of the family gathered in the main pavilion, where a short program was rendered, including piano solos by Miss Mabel Thomas, of West Point, and Mrs. Robert Smedley, of Philadelphia. A. K. Thomas, of the Intelligencer, read a paper reciting the principal events in the history of the family from the time of the landing of Rev. William Thomas in this country to the present generation. A story of the family history was printed in The Intelligencer some weeks since. ELDER THOMAS WILL: An abstract of the will of Rev. William Thomas, who gave the land and erected the first Baptist meeting house in Hilltown, was read. "I give and bequeath unto the inhabitants of Hilltown forever the meeting house erected by myself, together with graveyard in which to bury their dead, and all others, far and near, black and white. Such as are guilty of self-murder I only reject and deny to be buried in my graveyard or in any part of my land," says the elder in the ancient document. "I forbid any timber to be cut on said lot for any use save to repair said meeting house, graveyard, etc. I allow all tolerated ministers to preach funeral sermons in the graveyard or the meeting house, which they might like best. Papists and heretics I reject and altogether deny them any grant. Papists nor Moravians I allow not to preach in said meeting house, nor any strangers let them appear ever so godly until they are well known to be sound in the faith." An association to be known as the Thomas Family of Hilltown, Bucks county, was formed by the election of Allen Thomas, of West Point, Pa., president, and A. K. Thomas, of Lansdale, secretary. A committee was appointed to prepare by-laws and another to arrange for the next meeting. The care of the Thomas graves in the Hilltown Baptist burying ground was discussed and a committee appointed to look into the matter. The late Levi Thomas left a sum of money to be applied to this purpose. MEMBERS PRESENT: Among those who registered as direct descendants of the family tree are the following: Allen Thomas, Lukens Thomas, Mabel Thomas, Gilbert Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smedley, West Point, Pa.; Ashley Thomas, Frank Thomas, wife and son Ashley, Easton, Pa.; A. K. Thomas and Mrs. A. K. Thomas and daughter Vera and sons Robert P. and Allen Russell, Lansdale; Carrie E. Thomas, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fries, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Thomas and daughter Marie A. Thomas, Philadelphia; Mrs. Ida Smedley and Miss Loraine Smedley, Philadelphia; Miss A. E. Goucher, Doylestown; Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Lampin, Philadelphia, Pa.; George Anderman, Martha Anderman, Philadelphia; Oliver M. Thomas, Hilltown; Lizzie Thomas, Philadelphia; Sue Haldeman, New Britain, Sarah Amelia Foster, Trenton; Mr. and Mrs. William B. Thomas, Philadelphia; Asa Thomas, North Wales; Rev. F. R. Brace and wife, Blackwood, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Manners and Master John Manners, Frenchtown, N. J.; Mrs. A. T. Lampin, Philadelphia. Oliver Thomas, of Hilltown, who was present at the gathering, is said to be the only descendant by the name of Thomas residing in Hilltown township. At one time upwards of 2000 acres in that township were owned by Rev. William Thomas and his children and grandchildren. |
| Thomas Family 9/3/1908 | REV. WILLIAM THOMAS DESCENDANTS MEET: The descendants of Rev. William Thomas, the first Baptist preacher in Hilltown, Bucks county, who came from Wales in 1712, held their annual reunion at Forest Park, Chalfont, Saturday, August 29th. A large representation of the family was present and a general good time was had. Rev. William Thomas, coming from Wales in 1712, lived for a time in Radnor, Delaware county, where he followed the trade of cooper. His descendants are scattered in almost every State in the Union, and the organization is comprised of hundreds of men and women who meet annually in reunion. Formal exercises were held in the early afternoon, which were presided over by the president, Frank Thomas, of Easton. After singing "Blest Be the Tie That Binds," prayer was offered by Rev. S. G. Wilson, of North Wales, after which the minutes of the last annual meeting were read by Charles Smedley, of North Wales. The report of the obituary committee noted the death of several members of the family during the past year. The following officers were elected: President, Frank Thomas, Easton; secretary, Charles Smedley, North Wales; treasurer, William B. Thomas, Philadelphia. The program prepared by the committee included the following: Violin solo, Master George Mathews, New Britain, with Miss Lettie Mathews at the piano. Recitation by Miss Bessie Cogan, of Doylestown. Vocal duet by the Misses Sewell and Grace Clymer, of New Britain. Vocal duet by Harold Freed and Allen Russell Thomas, of Lansdale. Piano duet by Miss Jennie Mathews and Miss Sue Clymer, of New Britain. Vocal solo by Miss Margaret Freed, of Lansdale, Miss Mabel Thomas, of West Point, presiding at the piano. Vocal solo, Miss Marie Thomas, of Philadelphia. Double quartette, "Beyond the Tide," by members of the family, Chorus, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." At the conclusion of the program a series of games and other pleasant features occupied the attention of the visitors until evening. Among the visitors present were the following: Frank Thomas and wife, Easton, Pa.; Mabel E. Thomas, West Point, Pa.; Chas, Smedley and wife, North Wales; Charles Smedley and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Thomas, of North Wales; Lukens Thomas and wife and son, Gilbert, West Point; Mrs. Margaret Shearer, Mrs. Daniel Sutton, Mrs. Mary Beck, William H. Freas, Benjamin A. Thomas, Mrs. Thomas C. Beck, Edna M. Beck, Miss Lizzie Thomas, E. H. Thomas, wife and daughter, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Gilbert, Pennsburg, Pa.; George B. Thomas, Roxboro; Miss Sue Haldeman, New Britain; Zacharia C. Thomas and wife, Philadelphia; Mrs. Abel Thomas, Germantown; Mrs. Silas Thomas, Norristown; A. K. Thomas, wife and son, Lansdale; John H. McFarlin, Mrs. J. H. Mcfarlin, Martha McFarlin, Nellie Jordan, Norwood; Miss Carrie Thomas Collingswood, N. J.; Josephine Moore, Cardington, Delaware county, Pa.; T. A. Thomas, Flemington, N. J.; Mary Hubbs, Hanna B. Price, Doylestown; Mary E. Young, Centre Square; Mrs. W. D. Heebner, Lansdale. |
| Tindall family 8/31/1922 | FRIENDS SPEND DAY WITH AMOS TINDALL AND FAMILY, OF GARDENVILLE: Amos Tindall and family, of Gardenville, entertained on Sunday Mrs. Jane Tindall, Miss Laura Tindall, Jervas Tindall, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Price, of Carversville; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tindall, of Trenton; Mrs. Mary Tindall, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Steely, Plumsteadville; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Tindall, of Gardenville. Mrs. Mary Tindall is spending the week with them. Monday, William Higgins, formerly of this place, called on Amos Tindall |
| Tomlinson Family 10/26/1922 | TOMLINSON REUNION: The annual Tomlinson reunion was held at Pine Ridge Farm, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Tomlinson, in Byberry, on Saturday, October 14. The forty-second wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tomlinson was celebrated at the same time. Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson received many useful gifts consisting of cut glass and silver and a purse of gold. A short program was rendered and then games were played by both young and old. Dinner was served in the large dining room. In the evening games and music furnished enjoyment. |
| Tomlinson Family
8/12/1926 |
TOMLINSONS' REUNION IN THE COUNTY SEAT: Doylestown, Aug. 8.-Fifty-three members of the Tomlinson family, descendants of Thomas and Ann Tomlinson, attended the eighteenth annual reunion of the family held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Rutherford, here yesterday. Officers were elected for two years as follows: President, Russell Rutherford, Doylestown; vice president, Stanley Becker, Bensalem; secretary, Marion Tomlinson, Byberry; treasurer, Abram Tomlinson, Doylestown; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Warren M. Cornell, Hatboro; executive committee, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Rutherford, Mr. and Mrs. Warren M. Cornell. Three births, two deaths and two marriages were reported. Included in the program were the following numbers: Singing, "America;" welcome, Mrs. Russell Rutherford; recitation, Marion Tomlinson; piano solo, Evelyn Becker; reading, Mrs. Elwood Knight; harmonica solo. Walter Rutherford; dialogue, Elwood Knight's children; vocal solo, Walter Vanartsdalen. The next reunion will be held the second Saturday in September, 1927, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Knight, Cornwells. The date was changed as many members of the family take their vacations in August. Included in the day's pleasures were sports for young and old under the direction of Abram Tomlinson. There were potato races, nail driving contests and peanut scrambles. Everybody was given balloons and lollypops. |
| Trauger Family 9/17/1908 | HISTORY OF THE CLAN: The earliest accounts locate the ancestors of the family at Hessen Darmstadt, Germany, where many of them still reside-the name being Drocker, having changed in the English to Drauger, then Trauger. About 1744 or 1745 three orphan children, Christian, Henry and Eliza, embarked to seek their fortune in the New World. According to the custom they sold themselves to a merchant for their passage and worked at Skippack, Montgomery county, to repay it. In 1767 Christian and Henry moved to Nockamixon, purchasing adjoining farms because land was cheaper here than in Montgomery. From these ancestors spring the various branches as they now exist. A grandson of Christian, Samuel H., moved with his family to Ohio in 1836, where a large portion of the relations are still living. A descendant of Henry moved to Westmoreland county, Pa., where another large branch now exists. The other descendants of Christian and Henry remained in eastern Pennsylvania. The descendants of Eliza, who married a Mr. Eberhart, have been lost sight of, but it is hoped that they may be successfully traced out also, |
| Trauger Family 8/24/1922 | RAUBS AND TRAUGERS HELD THEIR REUNIONS: (BOTH Clans Met on Saturday at Tohickon Park) [I have separated both from the article to make separate entries] From 225 to 250 members of the Trauger clan gathered at their yearly reunion on Saturday at Tohickon Park. Such a fine social time was had by all that it was decided to hold the next meeting at Tohickon Park again on the third Saturday in August, 1923. Miss Willetta Trauger, of Ferndale was appointed secretary in place of O. Bryan Bean, who resigned. As a result of the business meeting which was held in the morning the following officers were elected: President, Chester A. Trauger, of Bedminster; vice president, Edwin N. Trauger, of Revere, (re-elected); secretary, Miss Willetta Trauger, of Ferndale, (re-elected), and treasurer, Noah Trauger, of Pipersville. The oldest member of the union is Mrs. Rosanna Trauger Roth, 87, of Nazareth, Pa. The youngest is Adele Ilene Hindenach, seven weeks old, of Durham. In the afternoon the following program was given: Singing, "America," by entire assembly; invocation by Rev. S. S. Diehl; address of welcome, Chester Trauger; address, "Development of Personality, Mind and Soul." Wilmer K. Trauger; address, Rev. S. S. Diehl! offering and hymn, "Blest Be The Tie That Binds." The program throughout it's entirety was very enthusiastic and consequently enjoyed greatly by all. |
| Trauger Family
9/2/1926 |
OTTSVILLE WAS SCENE OF TRAUGER GATHERING: Ottsville, Aug. 31.-A large number of members of the Trauger clan gathered in the grove surrounding the Ottsville chapel, Saturday, and celebrated their 17th annual reunion. A very enjoyable time was spent by all and the excellent music furnished by the Doylestown band added greatly to the enjoyment of the afternoon. An interesting program was presented as follows: music, prayer, Rev. Charles L. Mogel; song, "America." Following this a brief business session was held, which resulted in the election of the following officers to serve for the ensuing year: president, Chester Trauger, Bedminster; vice president, George D. Fox, Ferndale; secretary, Willetta Trauger, Ferndale; treasurer, Noah G. Trauger, Pipersville; historian, John Nice, Bridgeton. It was decided to hold the reunion at the Ottsville chapel again next year on the fourth Saturday of August, 1927. Following this another selection was given by the band. Miss Kathryn Hineline, Easton, pleased the audience with a comic song. The address of welcome was delivered by Miss Emma Trauger and a recitation was given by Miriam Hineline, five years old of Easton. A monologue, entitled, "Gee Whiz," given by Raymond Poellner?, Revere, was the cause of much laughter. Another selection was given by the band, after which an enthusiastic address was delivered by Rev. Charles L. Mogel, who encouraged the clan to continue in their good fellowship with one another and in their loyalty to church, school and country. George D. Fox recited a poem concerning a pathetic incident which occurred on the Mississippi River during the Civil War... |
| Trauger Family 8/25/1921 | TRAUGER CLAN ELECTED G. D. FOX PRESIDENT: Traugers held their annual family reunion Saturday at Tohickon Park, with about 125 members in attendance and had an ideal day for their outing. In the morning a business session was held, and in the afternoon the family was entertained with a program of addresses and music. W. K. Trauger, of Ferndale, resigned as president and was succeeded by George D. Fox, of the same place. The new officers are: President, George D. Fox; vice president, E. N. Trauger, Ferndale; secretary, O. Bryan Bean, Ferndale; treasurer, Noah H. Trauger, Pipersville. Next year the family will meet at the same place the third Saturday in August. No marriages were reported for the year, but there was one death and four births as follows: Died: Frank Trauger, Hatfield, in France.. Born: Winfield, Jr., son of Winfield and Thelma (Black) Miller, Phila., Dora May, daughter of Lloyd and Bertha (Black) Scheetz, Bristol; Robert Leon, son of Walter and Eva (Trauger) Freeman, Hatfield; Evelyn, daughter of Russel and Blanche Booze, of Hatfield. The program of the afternoon was as follows: Music, octette; invocation, Rev. J. I. Benner; address of Welcome, Miss Willetta Trauger, Ferndale; solo, Mrs. Milton Hoffman, Kintnersville; music, octette; address Ryerson Trauger, Marxboro, N. J.; recitation, Emma Trauger, Ferndale; duet, Dr. F. S. Morris and Mrs. Webster Shive; address, Rev. J. I. Benner, Quakertown' solo, Mrs. M. A. Bach, Phila.; reading, Amy Killian, Phila.; reading, Mrs. Bayard Hindesack; song, "America" benediction. |
| Trego Family 8/31/1922 | TREGO FAMILY METS IN FIFTEENTH REUNION: Eighty members of the Trego clan met on the occasion of the fifteenth annual reunion, Saturday, at George School. A program was rendered which opened with singing by the family, "America." The president, Eugene Trego, read a passage of scripture and gave the welcoming address. Dr. Howard Trego, of Newtown, was the oldest member present, being 92 years old. Vernon Berkhart, of Lancaster county was the youngest, a little over two months. Only one death was reported, John Dampman, who will be much missed. Election of officers for the next year to be held at Haverford College resulted as follows: President, Benjamin Lively; vice president, Hamilton Gregor; secretary, Mrs. Mabel Stradling; treasurer, Horace Hogeland. Mrs. Horace Hogeland played a piano solo; Mrs. Garret Goodnoe sang "It Was a Song My Mother Sang," singing by the family, "The Old Oaken Bucket." A basket lunch was enjoyed by all, ice cream was free to all. Persons were present from Massachusetts, Maryland, Washington, D. C., Chester, Lancaster and Bucks counties and other points. |
| Twining Family
9/2/1926 |
TWINING FAMILY IS TOLD OF ITS EARLY HISTORY: Abington, Aug. 30.-150 descendants of William Twining, who emigrated to this country from England in 1641, met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. LaRue, here Saturday afternoon, for the 19th annual reunion of the family. The guests present represented sections of all parts of Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. The greater part of the meeting was taken up with social affairs. At noon, a picnic lunch was served on the beautiful lawn of the LaRue home, which is bordered with many pretty flowers and shrubs. Following the lunch, the visitors enjoyed several interesting entertainments provided for the occasion, and also listened to some delightful music. At the business meeting of the clan the officers for the ensuing year were elected and a history of the family was read. Wilmer A. Twining, of Wycombe was elected as head of the organization; Mrs. E. Twining, of Bridge Valley, secretary and a Doylestown man, Cyrus Twining, treasurer. The family history was read by Mrs. Frank Smith, of Newtown, who traced the various lines of the family since the time William Twining setled in East Lynn, Mass., in 1641. He subsequently came to the present site of Newtown, where he owned 600 acres of land. The twinings in this section are direct descendants of him. At the opening of the afternoon session Wilmer A. Twining, the vice president, gave some interseting information regarding the family history. Among the early settlers of New England, was William Twining and family. His son, Stephen, and family, came to Bucks county in 1691 and settled in Newtown. They were the owners of some 90 acres of land and later purchased 300 acres more. In 1907 through the instrumentality of Dr. Howard A. Hellyer, a committee met at the home of Wilmer A. Twining, Wycombe, when it was decided to organize a family reunion, which has met each year since with the exception of once... |
| Twining Family 9/1/1921 | TWININGS HAVE DANCE WITH THEIR REUNION: Orchestral music helped to make the annual reunion of the Twining Family Association, Saturday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert S. Worthington, Wycombe, one of the most pleasant ever held, and made dancing a very real feature of the gathering. Reiff's orchestra furnished the music. The only other features of the program were an address by Walter Leedom, of Bristol, and a recitation by Miss Hannah Kirk. As the result of an election the following officers were chosen: President Dr. Howard A. Hellyer, Penn's Park; vice president, Wilmer A. Twining, Wycombe; secretary, Mrs. Hannah Stapler, Edgewood; treasurer, Anna Scarborough. The members of the executive and program committees were reappointed. Four marriages, six births and eleven deaths were reported as follows: Marriages: At Philadelphia, 3, 11, 1911, M. Gertrude Garrett and Thomas M. Bradley; at Philadelphia 8, 12, 1916, William Stanton Twining and Harriet P. Runkell; at Eddington, 1, 22, 1920, William P. Twining and Eve Yeagle; at Hatboro, 1920, Mary Kirk Lacey and Reuben Hale. Births: At Jersey City, N. J., 8, 31, 1913, to Thomas E. and M. Gertrude Bradley, a daughter, Elizabeth M.; at Jersey City, N. J., 10, 22, 1915, to Thomas E. and M. Gertrude Bradley, a daughter, S. Gertrude; at Glen Ridge, N. J., 8, 30, 1918, to Owen and Beatrice Twining, a daughter, Dorothy May; at Glen Ridge, N. J., 7, 31, 1920, to Owen and Beatrice Twining Berry, a daughter, Louise; at Germantown, 1, 3, 1921, to Walter and Ethel Twining, a son, Robert Dale; at Fallsington 1, 25, 1921, to Howard W. and Grace E. Satterthwaite, a daughter, Alice Eppert. Deaths: At Montclair, N. J., 9, 22, 1918, Charles A. Twining; at Newtown, 9, 1, 1920, Franklin Palmer, aged 71 years at Davis Grove, 9, 5, 1920, Hannah A. Twining, aged 82; at Pleasantville, N. J., 9, 16, 1920, M. Dayton Hendrey, aged 36; at Meriden, Conn., 11, 16, 1920, James P. Twining, at Trevose, 11, 20, 1920, James Jenks Twining, aged 79 years; at Wrightstown, 11, 23, 1920, Eleanor Twining, aged 92 years and 9 months; at Ryan's Corner, 12, 24, 1920, Jacob Twining, aged 66 years; at Newtown, 4, 30, 1921, Martha H. Palmer, widow of Franklin Palmer; at Trevose, 5, 8, 1921, Uriah Twining aged 62 years; at Philadelphia, 8, 15, 1921, Margaret Betts Wilkinson; at Los Angeles, Calif., 8, 21, 1921, Jessie McDonald, wife of Arthur W. Kirk. Next year the reunion will be held at the home of Joseph Flowers Edgewood. |
| Twining Family | TWINING FAMILY HOLDS 15TH ANNUAL REUNION: What was spoken of by the members as the most successful reunion of the Twining family was held Saturday at the home of Mrs. Lillian R. Flowers, of Woodside, on the occasion of the fifteenth annual gathering. Although in the morning weather conditions were unfavorable, the interest and spirit of the meeting were not interfered with. The morning hours were taken up with greetings, registration, and the making of new acquaintances, and renewing the old ones. The family lunch was served at noon. BUSINESS SESSION Dr. Howard A. Hellyer called the clan together for the business and literary session at 2 o'clock. Dr. Hellyer gave an interesting opening talk, saying these yearly occasions were to exchange greetings and lay plans for the future. All must take an interest, step to the front and leave something worth while for future generations. It has been many years since the genealogy of the family was published by Thomas B. Twining, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and it must be revised from time to time to include the later history of the doings of the family. The family sprit must be kept alive. Communications from P. E. Twining, Princess Anne, Maryland, and A. F. Old, Mont Clair, N. J., were read by the corresponding secretary, Sara E. Twining. The treasurer's report was read by the secretary, Walter F. Leedom, the treasurer being absent. This was Mr. Leedom's first absence from the reunions. ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS Election of officers resulted as follows: President, Dr. Howard A. Hellyer, Penn's Park; first vice president, Wilmer A. Twining, Wycombe; second vice president, Mrs. Elwood Miller, Chestnut Hill; recording secretary, Mrs. Hannah T. Stapler, Woodside; corresponding secretary, Miss Sara E. Twining, Newtown; treasurer, Walter F. Leedom, Bristol; chairman of executive committee, Cyrus Twining, Doylestown, chairman of entertainment committee, Mrs. Lillian R. Flowers, Woodside. The literary program was very enjoyable and interesting, a little out of the ordinary presented at other past meetings. Enjoyable readings were given by Miss Margaret Carpenter and Elwood Carpenter of Trenton, N. J. SOME FAMILY HISTORY Mrs. Elizabeth Kirk, who had spent the summer at Cape Cod, told of meeting a lady there in her 94th year, who gave her some very early records of the family, both of Cape Cod and Yarmouth. One Isabelle Twining in 1635 married a Baker and settled at Yarmouth, where at the present time there are many families of Bakers, descended from Isabella Twining. She also found interesting records of the family at Plymouth. Interesting impromptu remarks were made by a number of those present, among them Mr. Flowers, who was born and raised in the community. This was his first visit for thirty years, also Henry Twining who told the assembly that he was in his 80th year, much to their surprise, giving a very spirited talk and recitating a poem learned in his younger years with a spirit and vim that many of our younger generation of today lack. It was nearly the twilight hour when the last guests left the hospitable home of Mrs. Flowers, all expressing themselves that this was one of the most enjoyable reunions of the family. An invitation was extended by Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer W. Worthington, Northampton, to have the association meet at their home in 1923. BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES Marriages were reported as follows: In Phila., Aug. 26, 1921, Carrie Ackley Mayer and Russell Cooper MacMullin. At Wildwood, N. J., Sept. 28, 1921, Florence Rich, daughter of Joseph and Mary Rich, and Robert Morris Dare. At Trinity Cathederal, Newark, N. J., March 3, 1922, Viola Marguerite, daughter of Henry A. Krusen, and Edward Goodnow Williams. At Phila., March 30, 1922, Florence Doan, of Devon and Charles H. Ramsey, of Ivyland. At Willow Grove, May 30, 1922, Erma Berger and J. Wesley Twining, son of the late David and Mary Twining. At Doylestown, July 1, 1922, Mary Jane McSees and Ernest Newlin Price. At Wrightstown, June, 1922, Eleanor Molloy, daughter of John B. and Ellie Molloy, and Russell Thompson. Births reported as follows: At Fallsington, Oct. 22, 1921, to Charles D. and Lucy Satterthwaite, a daughter, Thelma. At Washington, D. C., Dec. 7, 1921, to Dr. Fred and Pearl (Worthington) Mohler, a son, Wilmer W. At Ivyland, Jan. 6, to William and Nellie B. Scott, a son, Louis Franklin. At Easton, Feb. 20, 1922, to James Laurence and J. Belle Stackhouse, a son, James Laurence, Jr. At San Bernardino, Calif., March 22, 1922, to George W. and Charlotte Swayne Hellyer, a son, George Warner, Jr. At Phila., April 20, 1922, to Reba R. Twining, and George Kenneth Morgan, a daughter, Mary Elizabeth. At Crosswicks, N. J., April 1922, to Thomas and Sara A. Wood, a daughter, Mildred. At San Diego, Calif., May 1, 1922, to George Erberman and Irene Coulter Twining, a daughter, Mary Lucinda. May 7, 1922, to Jazelle R. and Harry P. Rich, a daughter, Helen Audrey. At Richboro, July 12, 1922, to Lloyd R. and Mary S. Wilson, a daughter, Jane Twining. At Trenton, N. J., Aug. 8, 1922, to Amos H. and Bessie Twining, a daughter, Emily. At Lansdale, Aug. 3, 1922, to Robert and Beulah E. Atkinson, a son, Edward Krusen. Deaths as follows: At Newtown March 30, 1921, Susanna Rich, aged 79 years... |
| Tyson Family 9/7/1922 | FAMILY GATHERINGS: The annual reunion of the Tyson family was held on Saturday afternoon at the home of Charles G. Heist, opposite Bernhart's reservoir, Reading. The event was attended by members from various points and was one of the most successful affairs of its kind. Sports of all kinds were held and an old-time dinner was served. The next event will be held the last Sunday in August 1923. |
| Wagner Family 9/7/1922 | WAGNERS HOLD SECOND OUTING AT INDIANLAND: The second annual outing of the Wagner family was conducted on Sunday at the old homestead, now occupied by Edwin Mack and family, at Indianland. All the attendants ate dinner and supper at a large family table. Mrs. Norman and Miss Luella Anthony played piano selections, and Miss Evelyn Anthony sang. In the afternoon the men played a baseball game. Mrs. Frank Benninger won the prize for the wheelbarrow race. |
| Walter Family 9/21/1922 | WALTER'S 19TH REUNION: Meeting for the nineteenth reunion of the Walter family elected officers Saturday, as follows: President, William W. Slutter, of Ambler; vice president, Catherine H. Doan, of Doylestown; corresponding secretary, Marcus J. Devlin, of Philadelphia; recording secretary, Sarah S. Walter, of Philadelphia; treasurer, John N. Doan, of Doylestown. One marriage, one birth and six deaths were reported as occurring during the year. The oldest member present proved to be George B. Walter, of Doylestown, 86 years, who was presented with the silver spoon. The youngest member was Miss Ruth Gares, 10 months, also of Doylestown, who was also presented with a second silver spoon. |
| Walter Family 8/24/1922 | WALTER FAMILY REUNION: Pottstown, Aug. 15.-At the third annual reunion of the Walter family at Sanatoga Park, Samuel Walter, of Royersford, was elected president; Ida Walter, Pottstown, vice president; William L. Walter, Pottstown, secretary and Mrs. William H. Walter of Chester, treasurer. Historian Joseph Walter, Royersford has interesting family data. |
| Walton Family 7/11/1930 | WALTONS HELD REUNION: Skippack, July 4.-Sixty-one descendants of Eber and Owen S. Walton met for the seventh annual reunion in Hallman's Grove, Saturday. An address was made by Rev. Edward R. Cook, pastor of Boehm's church, Blue Bell, with a response by Edward Walton. A cornet solo was rendered by Clyde Walton, who was accompanied by Eleanor Walton. Other features on the program of entertainment were as follows: piano solo, Mrs. Wesley Walton; exercise, Wesley and Laura Walton; vocal duet, Misses Mabel and Margaret Walton; remarks, Herbert M. Walton; vocal solo, Rev. Edward R. Cook, accompanied by Mrs. E. R. Cook; instrumental music George and Elmeda Walton. Miss Rhoda Anderson, Paul Anderson, Mrs. Paul Anderson and Mrs. Frank Rohlfling sang. A fine supper was served. Guests were present from Columbia and Lancaster county, Norristown, Ambler, Gwynedd, Cold Point, Bell and Hummelstown. |
| Weiss Family 9/7/1922 | WEISS FAMILY: An informal reunion of the Weiss family was held at the residence of Mrs. Ida Weiss, New Tripoli, Lehigh county. A fine outdoor luncheon was enjoyed and many games were played during the day. |
| Welch Family 9/7/1922 | WELCH FAMILY: A reunion of the Welch family was held at the home of John Welch, near Bloomsbury, on Wednesday. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: John Welch, Sr., president; Fred Wollman, secretary, and John Welch, Jr., vice president. This was the first reunion of the family and all spent a very pleasant day. |
| Wiley Family 8/31/1922 | 150 OF WILEY CLAN MET IN REUNION SATURDAY: Descendants of the late Peter and Jane Wiley met at Funk's Park, Chalfont, Saturday, wit about 150 in attendance. Jacob Isler, of New Hope, and Robert Wiley, Sr., of Doylestown, were the oldest members present. The youngest was Arthur Vanluvanee, Jr., of Pebble Hill, who received a dollar as a reward. Basket lunch was served in the large pavilion, after which the program of the clan was rendered. Miss Etta Wiley, of Warrington, acted as pianist for the afternoon. The meeting was opened with singing "Brighten the Corner Where You Are." Miss Barbara Wiley sang a solo which was greatly enjoyed. The officers for the next year are: President, S. W. Wiley, Philadelphia; vice president Richard Wiley, North Wales; secretary, Edythe Higgins, New Hope; treasurer, Mrs. Jacob Bratsing, Doylestown; sports committee, John Wiley, Thomas Berry, Robert C. Wiley, Mrs. Thomas Hart, Mrs. Henry Brown, Margaret Isler. Deaths reported were: Hugh Denson, of New Hope, aged 27 years, December 23, 1921; William Berry, Philadelphia, aged 26, May 15, 1921; Mary Jane Berry, Philadelphia, aged 54 years; Sara P., wife of Robert Wiley, of Landisville, February 6, 1922; Louisa, wife of Charles Duerr, Philadelphia; Anna Kessler, wife of Oliver Kessler, Doylestown. Marriages for the year 1921-1922 were: Grace Wiley, of Warrington and Arthur Vanluvanee, of Doylestown; Lulu Wiley and Harry Brown, Doylestown; Edythe Wiley and Alfred Walton, Mechanicsville; Maria Wiley and Richard Clarence Stout. Births were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Peter Isler, of New Hope, a daughter, Ethel H., October 22d, 1921; Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Ent, Stockton, N. J. a daughter, Mary Catherine Ent, October 22d, 1921; Faith May Sharron born August 6, 1922; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Easturrn, Norristown, a daughter, Dorothy A. Eastburn, Octobr 23d, 1921; Mr. and Mrs. John Wiley, Warrington, a daughter, Emma Jane, November 13, 1921; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vanluvanee, Pebble Hill, a son, Arthur, Jr., March 14 1922; Sara J. Bratson; Frances Elizabeth Bisson November 11, 1921; Georgia E. Walton. Candy and fancy cakes were distributed among the children. Games were then enjoyed, baseball being a feature for the men. |
| Wiley Family 9/1/1921 | THIRTEENTH REUNION OF THE WILEY CLAN: The thirteenth reunion of the Wiley family was held on Saturday at Funk's Forest Park with over 140 registering, and each and every one found a welcome committee in readiness to greet their relatives and friends who had been invited to gather with them beneath the grand old trees while the summer sunshine was an able second in brightening the festive scene. Each upon arriving was given a souvenir by the president a red, white and blue bow attached to a pin. At the noon hour the family dined in the large pavilion for dinner which was laden to its utmost capacity. As each left the table candy was distributed to the family, great, large sticks of taffy to the babies and children under 12 years of age, while the grown-ups received sticks of candy of various flavors. At 2 o'clock all assembled in the pavilion for the business meeting of the family. The members joined in singing "America." Etta Wiley, of Warrington, presiding at the piano. The president made some interesting remarks, after which the secretary and treasurer gave reports. The births, deaths and marriages were read by the chairman, John Wiley, of Philadelphia, as follows: MARRIAGES Dewey Ent and Mary Wiley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wiley, New Hope. John Oblinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Oblinger and Jennie Grimes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grimes, New Hope. Edward Williamson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Williamson, of New Hope, and Gertrude Campion, of Lambertville, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William J. Campion. Joseph Schaffer and Anna May Wiley, of Doylestown. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. William Williamson, announce the birth of a son on November 28, 1919, name Howard Twining Williamson. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Denson, of New Hope, announce the birth of a son, December 8, 1919, name Leon Denson. Mr. and Mrs. Grady, of New Hope, announce the birth of a son on January 18, 1920, name Charles Francis Grady. Mr. and Mrs. John Oblinger, of New Hope, announce the birth of a son, name Leonard Mabehoun Oblinger. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Ent announce the birth of a daughter, name Rachel Ruth Ent. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Denson, of New Hope, announce the birth of a daughter, December 22, 1920, name Edith Virginia Denson. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Williamson, of New Hope, announce the birth of a daughter, name Gertrude Williamson. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wiley, of Philadelphia, announce the birth of a daughter on July 3, 1921, name Katherine L. Wiley. Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Wiley, of Philadelphia, announce the birth of a son, name Heywood Robert. Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Heff, of Quakertown, announce the birth of a daughter, April 5, 1921, name Margaret Irene. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Courtney, of Pittstown, Pa., announce the birth of a daughter on April 3, 1921, name Mary Katherine. DEATHS Alberta Wiley Patterson died May 27, 1921, aged 6 years. Election of officers took place as follows: President, Samson Wiley, Philadelphia; vice president, Richard Wiley, Jarretown; secretary, Mrs. Albert E. Spratt, Mechanicsville; treasurer, Mrs. Lizzie Bratsing, Doylestown. Anna Spratt gave a recitation and responded to a humorous encore. Etta Wiley, gave two instrumental piano solos. Short speeches were given by the different members, some who had never attended the reunions but said they expected to hereafter if possible. After singing, the business meeting ended, after which there was a peanut scramble for both old and young. After a good social time a picnic supper was served and all began to depart to their several homes. The following persons registered... |
| Wilson-Thompson Family 8/24/1922 | WILSON-THOMPSON CLAN REUNION AT NESHAMINY: Ages of five of the ladies who attended the Wilson-Thompson family's thirty-second annual reunion, Saturday at the home of Mrs. Caroline McCluskey, Neshaminy, totaled 410 years. They were Mrs. McCluskey, aged 81 years; Mrs. David Slack, Penn's Park, aged 82; Mrs. Jennie Barkley, of Audubon, N. J., 80; Mrs. James Thompson, Hatboro, 83; Mrs. Howard Thompson, Philadelphia, 84. Interesting reminiscences were related to them for the entertainment and information of the younger members of the family. An election was held and the former officers were re-elected as follows: John S. Engatt, Philadelphia, president; Thomas Claxton, Wycombe, vice president; Mrs. Albert J. Thompson, Wycombe, secretary; Mrs. Lydia Thompson, Wycombe, treasurer. Included in the program was a recitation by little Sarah Deemer, Doylestown, and a humorous bit of verse by Miss Mary Thompson, of Horsham, after which many members of the family enjoyed dancing. BIRTHS AND DEATHS Two births were reported: Katheryn Marietta Thompson, daughter of John C. and Audrey Thompson, Wood Hill, born July 9, 1921; and J. Sherman Yard, born April 11, 1921. The marriages were George L. Thompson to Florence M. Taylor, July 5, 1922 Langhorne, Pa.; and Alfred L. Thompson to Sarah A. Grover, August 2, 1922, Woodbourne, Pa. Mrs. McCluskey read the following necrology report: Rebecca Yerkes, widow of Silas Yerkes, died October 13, 1921; Sarah J. Thompson, widow of Francis Thompson, died October 31, 1921; M. Elizabeth Mattael, died December 25, 1921; Mary E. Thompson, widow of Alfred Thompson, died January 17, 1922; Jane Conard, died January 20, 1922; Letitia Thompson, widow of Abraham Thompson, died April 2, 1922, aged 91 years; Mary Keith, wife of James Keith, died April 24, 1922; William Wayne Robinson, died September 1, 1921; J. Sherman Yard, died September 11, 1921; Jesse Ewer, died February 17, 1922, at Bridge Valley, aged 84; Heston Thompson, died April 29, 1916, at Oakland California; Fannie Roosevelt Thompson, died, June 2, 1921, at Oakland California. FAMILY REGISTER Members present registered as follows: John D. Engart, Philadelphia, Caroline D. McCluskey, Ivyland; Jennie E. Blakley, Princeton; Christian G. Thompson, Philadelphia; Mary L. Thompson, Hatboro; Lettie B. Twining, Cora M. Thompson, J. Stanley Thompson, Esther Twining, Wilmer A. Twining, Thomas Claton, Martha Claxton and Lydia M. E. Thompson, Wycombe; Jennie LaRue, Newtown; Clara F. Thompson, Glen Ridge, N. J.; Rev. Jacob B. Krewson, Forrest Grove; Isiah Thompson, Philadelphia; Helen E. Thompson, Harvey D. Thompson, Horsham; Anna E. Thompson, Hatboro; Georgiana Thompson, Howard Thompson, Sarah G. Thompson Woodbourne, Pa.; Ruth A. Fisher, Rushland; John S. Engart, 4423 Baltimore avenue, Philadelphia; Katherine Engart Thompson, Glen Ridge, Rachel J. Cornell, J. Watson Cornell, Elmira W. Cornell, Woodbourne; George Thompson, Sarah Thompson, Edward Samsel, Chalfont. Oliver J. Deemer, Bertha T. Deemer, Sara Lavina Deemer, Doylestown; Harry Thompson, Isolina Thompson, Elva C. Thompson, Bethayres; Emma Lovett Gray, Chalfont; Clara Cleaver, M. Elva Cleaver, Ambler; George H. Thompson, Philadelphioa; E. Louise Slack, Joseph C. Slack, Ella Slack, Penn's Park; Lafayette Cornell, Sarah E. Cornell, Churchville. |
| Wismer Family 9/8/1921 | WISMER FAMILY HELD REUNION AT TOHICKON: Two brothers, both veterans of the Civil War, attended the ninth annual reunion of their clan Saturday afternoon in Tohickon Park, near Pipersville, Bucks county, when the Wismer Family Association met. They were the oldest persons attending the meeting. They are Jacob Wismer and Charles Wismer, both of Philadelphia, and are great grandsons of Jacob Wismer, who came to America from Germany in 1720, locating in Byberry and later coming to Bucks county in 1735, locating near the Deep Run Mennonite Meeting House. The Wismer clan is descended directly from this same Jacob Wismer. Saturday 125 members of the family enjoyed a real up-to-date reunion. There was not a dull moment during the entire day. Many of the Wismers came from Montgomery, Philadelphia, Chester and Berks counties. The representation from Montgomery county was large. Owing to the fact that many of the Wismers are living in counties adjacent to Bucks county, it was decided after considerable debate to hold 1922 reunion at Zieber's Park, two miles west of Lansdale next September. The exact date will be announced later. In the past all the reunions have been held in Tohickon Park. One of the Wismers interested in the history of the family stated Saturday that members of the clan included many lawyers, ministers, farmers in fact many professions and occupations. Lunch was served under the big trees in the park. It was a relief from the scorching sun. After the business meeting at the afternoon session, a very fine entertainment was rendered by the Wismers, including a number of well rendered duets and solos. At the business session the following officers were elected: President, Eli F. Wismer, of Pottstown; vice president, Joseph Wismer, secretary, Irene Trumbauer, of Easton; Treasurer, Wilson Wismer, of Wismer. "Wismer characteristics of Montgomery and Chester counties as I know them" was the subject of a short address given by the newly elected president, Eli F. Wismer, of Pottstown. He related what he knew of the Wismers, and urged that every effort be put forth to make the 1922 reunion the largest in the history of the clan. He said he was sure the next meeting would be larger as Zieber's Park is more centrally located and easier to reach than Tohickon Park. Earl L. Pierson, of Philadelphia, the retiring president, made a few remarks after which the entertainment committee took charge of the event. One of the selections was a vocal duet by Katherine and Dorothy Fluck of Danboro. H. J. Detter of Philadelphia, rendered a fine tener solo. An instrumental duet was given by Elizabeth Anders and Anna Shaddinger of Doylestown. Another number was a duet by Mrs. William Gruver and Ethel Gruver, of Bedminster. A program of sports took place after the afternoon session. Among the features was a baseball game between the Wismers and a team representing Revere. There was no definite report made as to the number of deaths and births in the family during the last year. The youngest member of the clan present was Baby Clara M. Wismer, 5-month's-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wismer, of Plumsteadville. |
| Wismer Family 9/21/1922 | WISMER CLAN GROWING 250 AT THE REUNION: Approximately 250 members of the Wismer family met at Zieber's Park near West Point to hold the eleventh annual reunion. Year after year sees increasing numbers in attendance on this occasion. It is only a matter of a few years when the Wismer family reunion will rank with the largest held in the State. The forenoon was spent in renewing old friendships and in making new acquaintances. Many Wismers from Montgomery and Chester counties attended this reunion for the first time and were greatly pleased with their new experiences. The feature of the day was a musical and Literary program. It confirmed the fact that one of the outstanding characteristics of the Wismer Family is the wealth of musical talent which it possesses. The various performers on the program reflected great credit upon the family as well as upon themselves. The officers elected for the ensuing year are: President, Eli F. Wismer, Pottstown; vice president, Joseph S. Wismer, Philadelphia; secretary, K. Irene Trumbore, Easton; treasurer, Wilson Wismer, Pipersville. The twelfth reunion will be held at Forest Park, Chalfont September 1, 1923. The following program was rendered: Song, "America,"; address of welcome, Eli F. Wismer, Pottstown; vocal solo, June Wismer, Reading; flute solo, D. Roswell Hinkle, Reading; recitation, Alfred Shadinger, Doylestown; vocal duet, Myrtle and Blenda Cochran, Philadelphia; piano solo, Verna M. Wismer, Royersford; recitation, Alton Wismer, Plumsteadville; vocal solo, Clara Knowles, Quakertown; dancing, Dorothy Cochran, Philadelphia; instrumental trio, Flute D. Roswell Hinkle; Violin, Norwood Wismer Hinkle, and Piano, M. Louise Hinkle all of Reading; vocal solo with violin obligato, Mrs. Harvey Fretz and Roy Wismer, Doylestown; recitation, Ella Wismer Schmolze, Philadelphia; vocal solo with violin obligato, Greta Hinkle, soprano, and Norwood Wismer Hinkle, Reading; address, Ralph F. Wismer, Esq., member of Montgomery Bar, Trappe violin solo, Roy Wismer, Doylestown; vocal trio, Greta Hinkle, Louise Hinkle and Sara Hinkle, Reading; song, "God be With You Till We Meet Again." |
| Wismer family 8/24/1922 | WISMER FAMILY REUNION: The eleventh annual reunion of the Wismer Family Association will be held on Saturday, September 2, 1922, at Zieber's Park, Montgomery county. |
| Woodruff Family 9/15/1921 | WOODRUFF CHILDREN HOLD FIRST REUNION: The seven surviving Woodruff children having decided to meet together once in each year, the first annual reunion was held on Labor Day at the home of the eldest, Harry Woodruff, Sandy Ridge, near Stockton. They, with their respective families enjoyed the occasion to the fullest extent. The day was spent with piano selections, songs, humorous stories and games. The features were the old-fashioned harvest home dinner and a baseball game which was played on the adjoining farm of Yardley R. German, where a large home gathering of Mr. German's family were also celebrating the day. There they met "Aunty" German, of Sergeantville, who is 92 years young an remembered them all as babies. The veteran photographer, Edwin Woodruff, was present. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodruff and children, Helen and Edna, of Sandy Ridge; Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Strouse and children, William and Ruth, of Perkasie, Edwin Woodruff, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. German and children, Freda, Mabel, Lester and Mary, of Lambertville; Mr. and Mrs. George Pierson and children, George, Jr., and Florence, of Trenton; Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Senderling and daughter, June, of Philadelphia, and Robert Woodruff, of Philadelphia. |
| Worrall Family 8/9/1928 | WORRALL REUNION HELD AT WHITE RESIDENCE: EUREKA, Aug. 8- Mr. and Mrs. Norris White, Sr., were host and hostess at their home near here, on Saturday, August 4, at the 6th annual reunion of the descendants of Elisha and Margaret Worrall. At the noon hour a picnic dinner was enjoyed on the beautiful lawn. After the noon hour a short business meeting was called by the president, Winfield S. Worrall. No births or marriages were reported at this meeting. There was one death, that of Anna Mary Worrall. The oldest members present were Mr. and Mrs. Winneld Worrall, who on July 2 celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at their home in Trevose. The youngest member present was Anna Betty White. The first Saturday in August, 1929, was set as the next date for a reunion to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aden Brinker, Furlong. The officers were re-elected president Winfield S. Worrall; vice president, William D. Worrall; secretary, Mrs. Edgar Haldeman; treasurer, Elisha W. Brinker. The following attended the reunion: Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Rath, Edna Rath, Harry Rath, Mr. and Mrs. Oakford W. Brinker, and Robert G. Brinker, Olney, Mr. and Mrs. William D. Worrall, C. H. Ash, Coatesville; Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Lapp, Rushland, Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Worrall, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Shoemaker, Parker Shoemaker, and Marion Shoemaker, Trevose; Henry Peters, Stroudsburg; Jean Cameron, Ambler, Mrs. George L. Haldeman and Miss Ada B. Haldeman, Doylestown, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kerns, Dorothy Kibblehouse, Mr. and Mrs. Norris White, Jr., and children, Helen, Marian, Bertha; Norris and Betty, North Wales, Elisha W. Brinker, Tradesville; Ethel Haldeman, Mr. and Mrs. Norris White, Sr., Misses Ethel and Margaret White, Earl White and Howard White. |
| Wotring Family 8/17/1922 | FAMILY REUNIONS HELD WITHIN THE LAST WEEK: [There are 5 families shown in this article and they have been separated] Nearly All Report Having Had Large Attendance: WOTRING CLAN: The clan of Wotring met in reunion on Saturday at Sand Spring Park, Schnecksville, on the property of Wesley J. Wotring and within full view of the broad acres where hundreds of offspring of the family tree roamed from childhood to flourishing manhood and womanhood with the traditions of the first tillers of that very soil to guide them in progress. The officers are as follows: President, R. D. Wotring; secretary, George F. Wotring; vice president; Robert Wotring; treasurer, Charles P. Wotring. |
| Yost Family
8/5/1926 |
YOSTS AT REUNION: Phoenixville, July 31.-The twenty-ninth annual reunion of the Yost family, one of the largest in this section of the State, was held at Memorial Park. Members came from far and near, one journeying from Fresno, Calif. At the business meeting the following officers were elected: Frank C. Yost, Eagleville, president; F. A. Herbert, Norristown, second vice president; Howard Hallman, Norristown, secretary; Frank H. Schwenk, Norristown, treasurer, and Mrs. Lillian Summers, Phoenixville, historian. The oldest member of the family present was Isaac Yost, 86, of Phila., and the youngest was Agnes Ruth Wagner, of Norristown. In 1927 the reunion will be held at Ringing Rocks. |
| Yothers Family 8/25/1921 | YOTHERS REUNION HELD: Members of the Yothers family gathered Saturday, August 13th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. O. Yothers, Dublin. About sixty guests were present. At noon hour all partook of an elaborate dinner in the dining room of the host and hostess. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. I. O. Yothers, Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Yothers and children, Abram, Sara, Elizabeth, Samuel and Agnes Bernice, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Yothers, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Y. Moyer and children, Albert, Edna, Laura and Irvin, Mrs. Mary Moyer, Rhine Nace, Robert and Mary Horning, of Dublin; Mr. and Mrs. Abram K. Yothers and children, Mamie, Bessie, Anna May, Henry, Isaac, Warren, Elsie and Erma, of Blooming Glen; Mr. and Mrs. I. Erwin Yothers and children, Naomi, Ruth, Esther, Paul, Richard and Florence, of Plumsteadville; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey K. Yothers and children, Mildred, Catharine, Laura and Edna, of Ambler; Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace Yothers and children, Isaac, Chester, Catharine and Harold, of Bethlehem; Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus G. Moyer and daughter, Florence, Doylestown; Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot Morris, of Gardenville; D. C. and William D. Yothers, of Cresco; Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. George, of Pipersville; Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. George, of Norristown. |
| Young Family 8/24/1922 | CLANS COME TOGETHER IN ANNUAL GATHERINGS: Young, Gogel and Faust Descendants meet over the weekend-Families elect officers and render programs: The eighth annual reunion of the descendants of the late Adam and Lucinda Young, of Plainfield township, was held at Oakdale Park on Saturday with an attendance of 58. Thomas Snyder, 73 years of age was the oldest person attending the reunion and Arthur L. S. Schmidt, one month old, was the youngest present. It was decided that the next reunion would be held at Wind Gap Park, the third Saturday in August of next year. |
| Zartman Family 8/24/1922 | FAMILY REUNIONS HELD OVER THE WEEKEND: ZARTMAN FAMILY REUNION: The Zartman family of Pennsylvania is making extensive arrangements through its president, Rufus C. Zartman, of Philadelphia, for a family reunion to be held on the original family farm at Dornsife, near Shamokin, on August 30. The farm, to be the scene of the family gathering, was purchased by Joseph Zartman in 1769 and has continued in the family possession since that time. Upon occasion of the reunion, the family will celebrate the one-hundred-and-ninety-fourth anniversary of the landing in Philadelphia of the family ancestor, Alexander Zartman. |