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Morrell Family Reunion   The Rushville Times, August 11, 1999     The descendants of Theodoreand Mary Elizabeth Stewart (1859-1864) Emily Francis Owens (1864-1888)Morrell met at Pinhook Park in Industry on Sunday, Aug. 1, 1999, for apotluck dinner at noon.    The Morrells have meton the first Sunday in August for approximately 82 years. There were 26in attendance. Myrna Morrell gave the table grace. The afternoon was spentvisiting, looking at pictures, and going over genealogy books and informationresearched, collected and organized by Elwilda (Morrell) Osborn.    Those present were:    Descendants of CyrusAlphonso Morrell:    HARLINGTON, TEXAS–Phyllis(Morrell) Gelbrandt.    MONMOUTH–Glenn and Elwilda(Morrell) Osborn.    GOOD HOPE–Harry andEva … Read more

Norvell Family Reunion   The Rushville Times, August 4, 1999     The Norvell reunion washeld Sunday at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ackers.    Those attending wereMr. and Mrs. Morris Billingsley, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Billingsley, Alison,Erin, and Nick of Camden; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ackers, Mr. and Mrs. EdBruno, Byron and Benjamin of Columbus, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Greg Ackers,Madelyn and Grant of Delaware, Ohio; Dwayne Norvell and Julie of Kirkland;Mr. and Mrs. Dan Norvell, of Rockford, Mr. and Mrs. David Norvell, Johnand James of Wildwood, Mo.; Dan and Brad Norvell of Townsend, Mont.; Mr.and Mrs. Gary … Read more

Phillips Family Reunion   The Rushville Times, August 18, 1999     Sunday, Aug. 15 provedto be a perfect day for the annual Phillips’ family gathering. The reunionof the descendants of Samuel Webster and Catharine Montooth Phillips washeld at the Larry J. and Sherill Phillips residence east of Rushville.    Jeremy Norton gave theblessing for the potluck meal.    After the meal, DannM. Norton gave a report on the family history. President Larry Phillipsand secretary/treasurer Connie Dodd held a business meeting. Bob Phillipsaccepted the president position and Shirley Phillips accepted the secretary/treasurerposition.    The afternoon was spentvisiting and looking at pictures from previous reunions. … Read more

Rebman Family Reunion   The Rushville Times, July 28, 1999     In spite of swelteringtemperatures and the high heat index, several families enjoyed the afternoonJuly 25 visiting and eating together under the shelter at Schuy-Rush Parkoverlooking the beautiful lake.    Lavina Walton sharednumerous family anecdotes and amusing memories from the past.    Two tragic deaths occurredsince last year, Alaina Jo Tippey, 16 year old daughter of Kendall andTeri Tippey, and Brandi Danner, young granddaughter of the late CarrieMae Rebman Hunter. It was also noted that Jerry Gordon of Browning hasbeen seriously ill for the past several months and is awaiting news ofa … Read more

Royer Family Reunion   The Rushville Times, September 15,1999     The descendants of thelate Earl and Mary Richardson Royer held a reunion at Schuy-Rush Park onSunday, Sept. 12, 1999 with the following people present:    Donald and ChristineRoyer, Debbie and Dustin Finch, Vicki, Whitney and Mallory Phillips, Fonzyand Cynthia Hay, Wayne and Doris Royer, Ron and Mary Smith and Ross, Joeand Janet Royer and Angie, Clint Royer and Jackie Kessler, Brad and EvelynWhitaker and Ty, Bret Whitaker and Jessie Elbe, Jason and Jennie Sorrells,Jean and Rodney Johns, Randall and Darlene Prather, Randall and Sarah Fuqua,Lyle and Cathy Harrison, Lozelle and June … Read more

Sargent Family Reunion   The Rushville Times, August 18, 1999     The 72nd annual reunionof the John and Sarah Potter Sargent family was held July 14-18 at Mt.Vernon and Rushville. There were 150 in attendance from 16 states withsix branches of the family represented. Of the remaining seven children,two died as teenagers, two families have been lost and members of the otherthree families responded, but were unable to attend.    The reunion started withregistration at the home of Chuck and Mildred Tindle on Wednesday, July14 and a tour of the Jefferson County Historical Village in Mt. Vernon,where the group was entertained … Read more

Smith Family Reunion   The Rushville Times, August 18, 1999     The descendants of Dareland Goldie Smith and friends met at Rockwell Park in Havana on Aug. 8 at1 p.m. for a basket dinner.    The following attended:    Bud and Fern Cluney,Melba and Don Lindsey, Dwayne and Josphine Workman, Phillip Workman, RobertSt. Dennis of Astoria; Delbert and Bessie Smith, Herschel and Sheila Belville,Jeff and Bobbi Nelson, Doris and Charles Rowe, Brian and Bailey Belville,Leona Lasswell, Janice DeFord, Mike and Connie Beard of Lewistown; LindaFisher, Brandon and Bradley Workman of Summum; Wanda Smith of Canton; Albertand Deloris Smith, Larry and Sue Smith, … Read more

Tomlinson Family Reunion   The Rushville Times, August 11, 1999     The descendants of D.M. and Florence Tomlinson gathered Aug. 1-8, at the homeplace, 125 E. ClintonSt., in Rushville for the 25th annual reunion and hog roast. Family andfriends traveled from as far as Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and Los Angeles,Calif., and points in between to take part in the activities.    Although cooking, bakingand eating are major highlights of the gathering, there were several otheractivities throughout the week. On Tuesday evening, a private family swimparty was held at the Scripps Park Pool. Thursday, a large group traveledto Grafton to spend the … Read more

Trone Family Reunion   The Rushville Times, June 30, 1999     The C. A. and Addie Tronefamilies gathered for their annual reunion Saturday, June 12 at ValleyView Shelter House in Macomb.    Those attending wereJean Sieber, Laurie Foltz, Beth, Christopher, Amy and Laura Sack, Bethand Emma Surrarrer, and Jim Farthing of Mt. Carroll; Carol Krews of St.Joseph, Mo.; Margaret Godfrey, Murel Trone, Charles, Rita, Charley II,Josh and Matt Trone of Galesburg; Howard and Shirley Trone, Mary Busby,Max and Gary Prather, Tom and Mindy Quinn, Lynn, Ryan and Glenna Trone,Doug, Zack, Mike and Christina Trone, Brandon Ransom of Rushville; Crystaland Kate (Sapp) … Read more

Unger Family Reunion   The Rushville Times, August 25, 1999     The descendants of Cyrusand Lydia Betty Unger and Eli and Mary Betty Unger met for their annualreunion Aug. 8 at the Rushville Senior Center.    After a potluck dinner,a short business meeting was conducted by Elaine (Unger) Hulvey and A.Lee Unger.    Prizes were presentedto Irene (Unger) Peton, oldest; Elise Hallmark, youngest; to the Hallmarks,Lorraine Unger and Jack Martin for coming the farthest.    A. Lee Unger, with GlendaUnger, at the piano, led the group in singing, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.”The group voted to hold the 2000 reunion at the same location.    … Read more