Summer’s coming! Newspapers often used to mention big family get-togethers and reunions – most often held when the weather was good! These articles can be a great help in genealogy and one-name surname research. For example,
“Lewis Reunion Was Great Success”
In September of 1935, The Expositor of Brantford, Ontario, Canada reported on a Lewis family reunion at Mohawk Park. More than 70 family members participated.
After lunch, new officers elected included Charles Thompson and William Lewis, both from Mount Pleasant, and Benjamin Lewis of Brantford. After that came the games – for boys and girls of various ages, for the “young ladies” and “young men”, and the “married ladies” and men. Names of all the winners are mentioned.
Were any of your Lewis family from Ontario, Canada? Your relatives might be mentioned. This Lewis Reunion article was accessed at Newspapers.com, 12 April 2023. (Article published 4 Sep 04 Sept., 1935, Wednesday, page 8): https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122745480/lewis-reunion-1935-mohawk-park-in-brantf/
Do you have a Lewis family reunion story? Do contact us. Or see The Lewis One-Name Study website We’d love to hear more about your Lewis relatives.
