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 |