Reunions are plentiful in the local region - Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)
ASHLEY/CARDWELL COUSINS: June 14, Descendants of Jobe Thomas Ashley and Loretta Caroline “Retti” Welch Ashley. and, Laura Ann Ashley Parsons Cardwell and Frank Miles Cardwell will gather at Stony Hill Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 506 Summit Road, Purlear, NC in the Parsonsville Community for their annual reunion. All descendants of John Henry Cardwell and Thomas M. Ashley who were Civil War veterans and fought in Company K, 53rd North Carolina Infantry Regiment, are invited to attend. Come share your family stories and bring pictures to share. Lunch will be served at 1 p. m. Please come, bring a well-filled basket and drinks for your family. MCCONNELL AND RELATED FAMILIES CLAN "HOOLEY”: Nickelsville, Va. , Keith Park Shelter, June 19, 2-5 p. m. Picnic cookout if desired. Family genealogy data exchange, Cousin visitation, etc. Bring snacks, finger foods for lunch-12:30 p. m. Bring covered dish to share for evening meal-5:30 p. m. Bring Silent Auction items 10:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. Genealogy Data Base, Family photos, stories, etc. STAMPER/POWERS FAMILY: Marion, Va. , Hungry Mother State Park, Shelter 1, June 20, 10 a. m. to 4:30 pm. Descendants of Harvey Stamper and Hattie Powers. Potluck lunch served 12:30 p. m. Bring your favorite food and drinks to share with family. Source: www.heraldcourier.com
