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ALLEN Reunion
Descendants of D. Hubbard and Emily Amanda (Welch) Allen
2nd Sunday in July
This year: July 8, 2018
Cowee Valley Community Ctr. Ruby Mine Rd., Franklin, NC
A covered dish lunch will be served at 12 Noon
Bring pictures and family info to share.
For info contact: Dee Gibson-Roles, 828-369-8030
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AMMONS Family Reunion
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Holly Springs Community Club Bldg.
Franklin, NC
Contact: Bill Crawford at 828-524-2280
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ANDERSON Reunion
Descendants of Mansfield and Harriett Black Anderson
Third Sunday in September
This year:
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Macon County Coon Hunters’ Club
Wide Horizon Drive off Prentiss Bridge Rd., Franklin, NC
Covered dish; eating utensils, paper goods furnished.
All descendants of Mansfield and Harriett Black Anderson are invited
For more info, contact: Wanda Buchanan, 706-490-3044
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ARTHUR Family Reunion
Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Pergola at Nathan Arthur’s
Arcadia –Hwy. 191–Avery’s Creek–Buncombe Co., NC
For more information, contact Nancy Manning 828-628-2827
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BALDWIN Family of Macon Co., NC
Reunion of the Descendants of John Alexander and Martha (Pendergrass) Baldwin
Date to be determined
Franklin Church of God, Old Murphy Road, Franklin, NC
Contact: Dee Gibson-Roles, 828-369-8030
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BRADLEY Family Reunion
The Descendants of William “Bill” and Deborah (Roberts) Bradley
Always the 2nd Sunday in October
This year: October 14, 2018
Oak Grove Baptist Church, Oak Grove Church Rd., Macon County, NC
Covered dish lunch at 12:30 PM
For info, details and directions contact
Wanda McWilliams, 828-524-5941
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George and Helen BRENDLE MANEY
3rd Saturday in September
This Year – Sept. 15, 2018
Morgan Pavillion,
Deep Creek Rd., Bryson City, NC
Covered Dish Lunch will start about 12:30
Anyone with family ties from either the Brendle side or the Maney side is welcome to attend.
Helen was the daughter of George and Hattie Sheppard Brendle of Alarka.
George was the son of James (Jim) and Vernie Martin Maney
For more information, contact:
Connie Maney Cunningham, 828-692-5913
Phyllis McDowell, 828-586-4473
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The Annual BURGIN-LYTLE Reunion
July 14-15, 2018 (always the second weekend in July)
Sat. afternoon at Crooked Creek Fire Dept., Cherry Springs Rd. in Old Fort, NC
Sun. morning at Bethel United Methodist Church in Old Fort, NC
For further info, call Barbara Meilhammer at 828-668-4212.
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BURNETTE/REESE Reunion
Always 1st Sunday in June – June 3, 2018 – Covered Dish lunch at 1:00 pm
Descendants of Elias Wheeler Burnette & Robert Maxwell Reese
At the home of Steven and Julia Greene , 146 Collins Rd, Marshall, NC 28753
Contact: Steve Greene for more information at 828-776-8481 or email sgreene77775@yahoo.com
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CARSON and MCDOWELL
Weekend gathering for the descendants of Hunting John McDowell and
Col. John Hazzard Carson, two early pioneers of Western North
Carolina is HELD EVERY OTHER YEAR
The next reunion will be in 2019, date and place TBA
For registration information contact Connie Bradshaw
at 904-502-3929
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The CARTER/GARRISON Reunion
Sunday Sept. 23rd 2018 @1:00 PM
Location: Antioch Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Democrat
Directions: Take future I-26 to the Barnardsville exit #15 (hwy 197). Proceed 4+ miles to Democrat. Turn right on Sugar Creek Road. Go less than a mile to Antioch Bap. Ch. on right. The fellowship hall is up on a hill in back of church.
Questions: Call or e-mail:
Joanne Gunter 828-683-6604 bobjogunter at bellsouth.net
Mary Jean Burgin 828-279-2140 ronmjburgin at gmail.com
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CHATHAM/JENKINS Annual Reunion
Third Sunday in September
This year: Sunday September 16, 2018
Fairview (Buncombe County), NC.
Contact: Philip Jenkins
wythe25 at gmail.com
PO Box 1253
Fairview, NC 28730
828-779-3315
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CHEEK Family Annual Reunion
Saturday, July 7, 2018 (always the Saturday following July 4)
Covered dish lunch – 1 PM
This year’s Reunion will be at the
South Macon Elementary School Cafeteria
Addington Bridge Rd., Franklin, NC
Contact: Willa Jean Crane, 828-524-4976
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Annual CREASMAN Reunion
Reunion of the Decendents of
Abraham & Emaline Creasman and William & Lucinda Creasman
First Sunday in August
This year: Sunday, August 5, 2018
Waynesville Town Park (old Hazelwood Town Park)
North Pine Street, Waynesville, NC
(Park has been reserved ALL DAY)
11:00 am until ??
Covered dish lunch
We’ll plan on eating about 1 pm
Marilyn Creasman Earley,
5841 Mineral Spring Road, Suffolk, VA 23438
757-846-4334 or phs67grad at aol.com
or
Red Barnette, 515 Camalot Drive, Waynesville, NC 28786,
828-456-7998
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DEBRUHL Family Reunion
3rd Sunday in July
July 15, 2018
Covered dish lunch at 1 PM
Beech Glenn Community Ctr., Beech Glenn Rd. in Madison Co.,NC.
Enjoy reconnecting with your rich heritage and history
For more information, contact:
Norman DeBruhl at 301- 371- 9665
Marshall DeBruhl at 828-230-8641
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FISHER Family Reunion
The Descendants of James Washington Fisher, Sr.
(Revolutionary War Soldier-Maryland Militia)
MD to SC to NC
Annually – Saturday after Labor Day
This year: Saturday, September 8, 2018
Genealogy update at 10:30 am – Business Meeting following at 11:00 am
Lake Toxaway Baptist Church, Lake Toxaway Church Rd., Lake Toxaway, NC
Covered dish lunch at Noon
Please bring a covered dish, lawn chairs, and family displays (tri-boards, etc.)
Contact: Linda Maxwell-Fisher, Reunion President
(828) 883-9059 or lindamaxwell44@hotmail.com
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The Annual Reunion of the Descendants of
Joseph Carroll GIBSON & Alva Allen GIBSON
Second Sunday in August
This year: Sunday, August 12, 2018
Cowee Valley Community Ctr., Ruby Mine Road, Franklin, NC
Covered dish lunch will be served at 1 PM, with a business meeting to follow.
Contact: Dee Gibson-Roles, 828-369-8030
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GLADWELL, GLIDWELL, HENSON, WILLIAMSON & CARPENTER
Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Covered dish lunch
South Macon Elementary School, Franklin, NC
Contact: Sherry Hedden at 828-524-6032
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GLANCE Family Reunion
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Noon until—
Beaverdam Community Ctr., 1620 N. Canton Rd., Canton, NC
We will enjoy a covered dish lunch, please bring something to share.
Drinks and serving ware will be provided.
For additional info, please contact:
Linda Glance Kier – 615-419-4815 or e-mail: lgkier@charter.net
Johnny Glance – 828-593-9897 or e-mail: ke4myw@yahoo.com
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Annual GREEN Reunion
Sunday, July 29, 2018 (last Sunday in July)
Louisa Chapel Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Franklin, NC
Covered dish lunch – around 12:30 PM
contact: Jerry Green, 828-524-7950
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HAWKINS Family Reunion
Descendants of Benjamin Hawkins & James Hawkins, brothers of Buncombe County, NC
Date – Sat., July 28, 2018
Location: Lake Julian Park, Asheville, NC
Contact: Edith Garrett, 828-318-3311
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HOLLINGSWORTH 27TH Annual Reunion
Descendants of Valentine Hollingsworth, Sr. Society
This Year: May 2 – 5, 2018
Gathering at Embassy Suites in Columbia, SC on Wednesday, May 2.
Other Events to follow.
Contact: Sandra Hollingsworth Profant, 7425 Hollingsworth Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: 317-847-7425 or Email: SANDRAatTF@aol.com
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JOHNSON Reunion
Descendants of Rev. War Soldier James Johnson & wife Ann Cole Johnson
Second Sunday in August
This year: August 12, 2018 – 12 Noon
Bring Covered dishes and drinks
Shaw’s Creek Methodist Campground Church & cemetery.
Contact: Ruth Dilling, 828-275-5169
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LANCE Family Reunion
June 8-10, 2018
Lambuth Inn, Lake Junaluska, NC
Contact: Lois Davis, 828-298-3851
hedgerose@bellsouth.net
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LYDAY/LYDA/SITTON/GILLESPIE Family Reunion
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Location: Turkey Creek Baptist Church (Fellowship Hall), 805 Capps Rd., Pisgah Forest NC
Exploring the connection between the Gillespie rifle makers, and the Sitton and Lyday families. We are pleased to have Wayne Bryson, a well known gun collector in WNC, join us.
Kate Orr Neckolaishen one of the many (3rd) great granddaughters of Lawrence Sitton and Isabell Gillespie and she will give a short explanation as to how the families are related.
The presentations start at 3:00 pm with a covered dish dinner at 5:00 pm.
Reunion Committee: Jim Lyday, Kate Orr Neckolaishen, Sandra Lyday Reid.
Questions may be sent to lydayfamily@gmail.com
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MINTZ Family Reunion
Descendants of Elias Jackson Mintz and Zona Adeline Warren Mintz
August 19, 2017
Always the 3rd Saturday in August
Bi-Lo Park, Waynesville, NC
11:00 am – 5:00 pm with Potluck Lunch at 1:00 pm
For more info – 828-316-9524
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Abraham and Lydia (Stewart) MOORE Reunion
including all descendants of
John Parker Moore & Millie Redmond MOORE
Saturday, June 16, 2018 (Always 3rd Saturday in June)
Ellijay Baptist Church, 16 Little Ellijay Rd., Franklin, NC
Covered dish dinner at 12 Noon
For more info call Dee Gibson-Roles at 828-369-8030
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MORGAN/PASSMORE Reunion
Sat., May 26, 2018 (always the Sat. of Memorial Day Weekend)
Nantahala High School Gym, Nantahala, NC
Covered dish at 12 Noon
for more information call Linda Callahan (336) 887- 6260
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PARRISH Family Reunion
Sat., July 7, 2018 (every other year, closest Sat. to July 4th)
Cowee Baptist Church, 6301 Bryson City Rd., Franklin, NC
For more info, contact: Glynda Johnson 828-349-6109
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POSTON Family Reunion
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Old Cruso School in Canton, NC
Families will gather at 11:30 AM, covered dish lunch at Noon
Contact: Karen McCracken 828- 667- 5349 or
Lois Davis 828- 298- 3851
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Annual RAY Family Reunion
The Descendants of John & Nancy (Sumner) Ray and of Levi & Melinda (Deweese) Ray
Saturday, October 13, 2018 – (always the second Saturday in October)
Iotla Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Iotla Church Rd., Franklin, NC
11 AM – til????? – Covered dish lunch at 12:30 PM
Bring: family photos, new & old; family history & genealogy to share & a big appetite!!
For more info, contact:
Margaret (828-369-7387) or Nancy (828-369-6040)
or Gloria (828- 524- 5811) or Dee (828- 369-8030)
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SAMS Family Reunion
Sunday, May 27, 2018 (always Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend)
Held at the Old Sams Homeplace, Old US 23 just south of Flag Pond, TN
Covered dish lunch at Noon, bring family history info and pictures to share
for directions and/or more info, contact Dee Gibson-Roles at 828-369-8030
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SAMS Family Reunion
Third Saturday in October
This year: October 20, 2018
Gather around 10 AM – Covered dish dinner at Noon
Grapevine Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 3507 Grapevine Road, Marshall, NC.
(Follow Highway 213 east from Marshall or west from Mars Hill to Petersburg,
turn north onto Petersburg Rd, follow the signs to the church)
The afternoon will be spent sharing family information, genealogy, family histories, pictures, etc.
For more information, contact: e-mail Betty Clark or 828-689-5840
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SHOOK/PEEK Family Reunion
Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 10:00 am
Center Community Center, 1300 Grapevine Rd., Marshall, NC
Directions: Follow Hwy. 213 East from Marshall or Southwest from Mars Hill to Petersburg.
Turn North onto Petersburg Rd. and follow road until it forks.
Center Comm. Center is the building in front of you.
Soft Drinks/Coffee will be provided.
EVERYONE is WELCOME.
Please bring a covered dish to share for lunch at 1:00 pm.
Call Betty at 828-658-2630 or blue-ridge-lady at charter.net
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Annie SORRELLS Annual Family Reunion
First Sunday in October
This year: Sunday, October 7, 2018
Covered dish lunch – 1:00 PM
JC Building, Franklin, NC
Contact: Doris Cheek 828-524-3538
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STAMEY Family Reunion
Saturday, October 20, 2018 (always 3rd Saturday in October)
Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, 2312 Smokey Park Hwy., Candler, NC
Anyone interested is invited to bring a covered dish and join in.
We will gather about 11 AM with covered dish lunch around Noon.
Contact: Lois Davis 828-298-3851 e-mail: hedgerose at bellsouth.net
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Annual TWEED Reunion
Descendants of James and Rachel Neely Tweed
Sat., July 21, 2018 (always 3rd Sat. in July)
11am – 3pm, with Covered Dish Luncheon at Noon
For Information contact: Steve Tweed, 828-656-2369 (Marshall, NC)
or Diana Chesser, 423-929-7485 (Johnson City, TN)
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Montraville WEAVER Descendants Reunion
Montraville Weaver was the youngest son of John Weaver. He gave the land for Weaverville
and the money and land for Weaverville College (later name Weaver College.)
Second Saturday in August,
August 11, 2018, 2:00 pm
This year at the James Americus Reagan House, 2 Reagan Lane, Weaverville, NC 28787
For information or directions please contact Jan Lawrence at 828-658-3934 or tjlaw@charter.net.
or
Jan Rayfield at Jan0421@hotmail.com for Tribe Information
Be sure to invite your entire family and friends.
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