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Welch Family Reunions
Of Sullivan Township, Tioga County,PA
From 1914 to 1946
Material retyped and contributed by Clarence V. Woodard and formatted for the web by Linda Cracraft and Joyce M. Tice.
Prepared by Conrad H.
Wilcox, Conrad H. Wilcox
3622 Woodcliff Dr.
Lafayette, IN 47905
Tel. (765) 589-3084
Welch Family Reunion Notes 1914 to 1927
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INTRODUCTION
This book is the property of the descendants of the Welch family that immigrated to Sullivan Township, Tioga County, PA. I have in my possession the original record book of reunion minutes since my paternal grandmother, Blanche Harvey Wilcox, served as Welch Reunion secretary for many years from 1914 to 1946. She passed it on to her daughter, my Aunt Lucile Wilcox Zimmer, who in turn passed it on to me.
These records are an unusual historical and genealogical resource, in that they contain not only the minutes of the Welch Reunions held in Tioga County for period of over thirty years, but hundreds of names of those who attended as well as record of births, marriages and deaths that occurred during that period. Some of the pages even connected the various families attending with their line to Nathaniel Welch the first immigrant to Sullivan Township from Vermont.
My ancestral line to Nathaniel Welch, the Tioga County pioneer, and then on to his immigrant ancestor is as follows: Conrad H. Wilcox (1929- ), Clarence Hildreth Wilcox (1902-1983), Blanche Adell Harvey (1880-1947), Hannah Philena Welch (1847-1930), Hiram Welch (1815-1897), Samuel Welch (1783- ), Nathaniel Welch - the Sullivan pioneer (1754-1832), Nathaniel Welch (1731- ), Jonathan Welch (1705-1744), Jonathan Welch (1670- ), Thomas Welch - the immigrant (1622-1701).
Anyone is free to make photocopies of these pages and I will be happy to correspond with anyone interested in Welch genealogy.
Conrad H. Wilcox
318 Clinton Court
Wheaton,Illinois 60187
Tel: 630-665-1903
E-Mail: ConnieTEAM@aol.com
5 June 1997
August 13,
1914
The annual Reunion of the Welch Family was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. James Blair.
The day was fine everyone had a good time. After a sumptuous dinner Pres. James Blair called a meeting for the purpose of electing officers for the year 1915.
- The following were elected:
Pres. James Blair
Sec. Mrs. Herrick Wilcox
Treas. Ed Welch
- Committees were chosen:
History Committee: Mrs. Everett McMurtry
Ada Smith
Floyd Haverly, Chairman
Mrs. Edna Ashley
F. J. Ashley
Ed Welch
- For Prog.
Mrs. E. O. Connelly
- Solicitors:
Mrs. McMurtry
Ada Smith
Edna Ashley
- Arrangements:
Mr. & Mrs. F. J. Ashley
Mr. & Mrs. James Blair
Mr. & Mrs. E. O. Connelly
- Collections: $13.91
Amount in Treasury $1.44 equals $15.35
Expense $14.78
Amount in account after expenses were paid $.57
The Sec. Was instructed to purchase a book for the purpose of keeping minutes and matters at each reunion held here after and bring the bill the next year following, on 1915.
An invitation was extended by F. J. Ashley to meet at his home the second Thursday in August 1915. It was accepted unanimously.
Ada Smith Sec. 1914
Written by Mrs. Herrick Wilcox Sec. For 1915. [Blanche Harvey]
August 19,
1915
The annual reunion of the Welch Family was held at the home of F. J. Ashley. The day was cool and fair, but the attendance was not so large as usual on account of work being delayed by the wet weather. Many had not yet finished haying.
During a bounteous repast the diners were entertained by music and other pleasing and amusing selections on the victrola.
After dinner a number of the guests were weighed and many were the expressions of surprise of the amount of weight of the different ones. A fine croquet ground furnished recreation for old and young.
In the afternoon the meeting was called to order by the President, James Blair. A short talk was given by Rev Wright.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and corrected. The committee on genealogy reported that no work had been done, but they promised to do better in the future.
The following officers were elected:
- Pres. E. L. McMurtry
V. Pres. F. J. Ashley
Sec'y Mrs. Herrick Wilcox
Treas. Ed Welch
No invitation for the following year being extended, a motion was made and carried that the reunion be held on Smythe Park. Motion made and carried that the Pres. and V. Pres. be a committee to make arrangements for obtaining the dining hall on some Thursday as near as possible to August 15, 1916.
- The following Committees were appointed:
Soliciting:
Mrs. Donna Austin
Mrs. Wills Ashley
Mrs. James Blair
- Arrangements:
Mr. and Mrs. E.L. McMurtry
Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Ashley
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Stauffer
- Programs:
Mrs. Bertha Connelly
- Expense $16.00
Sale of Rolls 2.35
Collection $13.65
Amount in Treasury $.47
Julia G. McMurtry
Sec'y pro tem
August 25, 1916
The annual reunion of the Welch Family was held at the beautiful Symthe Park. Mansfield, PE.
The day was fine, a goodly number was in attendance but, not as many as usual.
The dining hall was open for our convenience, it being vented for us for the day by our arrangement committee.
On the whole many expressed their desire to make it a place of meeting for the next year. After a beautiful dinner was served the meeting for the next year was called to order by the Pres. James Blair.
Song-There is a Lend that is Fairer than Day.
Prayer by Mr. Belknap.
Minutes of last meeting read. Report of the committee called for. The chairman of the genealogy comm. Mr. J. Ashley, gave a good report. Starting what they had done and thought that they would be able to give a better and more complete report the next year. Mr. Nelson Welch added to Committee. A vote was taken to voice the pleasure of the attendants for the next place of meeting, whether it should be held at the park or at`a home. The result was a tie vote. Moved and carried that e committee be appointed by the Pres. to find a place for the meeting that should please the majority if possible.
President appointed E. O. Connelly and Wells Ashley, who should choose their helpers. After consultation Messrs. Connelly and Ashley choose Mr. Ed Welch, Miss Ada Smith, and Mrs. Katherine Blair.
- The officers elected for coming year were:
Pres. Mr. Joseph Ashley
V. Pres. Mr. Verne O dell
Sec'y Mrs. Blanche Wilcox
Treas. Mr. Ed Welch
- The expenses for the day were:
Ice Cream $4.95
Rolls $1.92
Coffee&Sugar $1.15
Rent of Hall $5.00
Total $13.02
Amount in Treas. .47
Total amount now in Treas. $1.29
Program rendered:
Recitations by Lucy & Nora Ashley and address by Rev Belknap
Adjournment.
- The President has since reported to sec. the following committees:
Arrangements:
Mr. & Mrs. C H Seymour
Mr. Conelius Smith & Miss Ada
Mr. & Mrs. Mack Stauffer
- Soliciting:
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Jackson
Mr. & Mrs. V B O dell
Mr. & Mrs. Chas Webster
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Welch
Miss Ada Smith
- Programs:
Mr. & Mrs. James Blair
Mr. & Mrs. Mc Murtry
- Table:
Miss Gladys Blair
Miss Francis Blair
Miss Ora Harvey
Miss Viantha Ashley
Miss Ethel Jackson
Miss Helen Seymour
Miss Dorothy Ashley
Miss Lura Connelly
August 1917
The annual reunion of the Welch Family was held at the home of Clayton Seymour and Mr. Nelson Welch. A goodly number was present.
The tables were spread very bountifully under large beautiful trees on the lawn. All when well till the guests were about half thru dinner when peal of thunder gave us warning that a storm was approaching. In a few minutes down came the rain drops. What a hurry for shelter! What a skelter for saving the food! Some ran with their plates in their hands, while others thot only of keeping out of the rain. However, it soon passed and the sun came out as if laughing at us for our hasty exit.
The meeting was called to order by the President Mr. Joseph Ashley, at which the following officers were elected for the next year:
- President Mr. V. B. O'dell
Vice President Mr. Joseph Ashley
Sec. Mrs. Herrick Wilcox
Treas. Miss Helen Seymour
The committee appointed by the chair for ascertaining time and place for our next gathering was: Mr. & Mrs. V. B. O'dell, Mr. & Mrs. Chas Webster and Mr. & Mrs. Herrick Wilcox.
A fine program, under the supervision of Mrs. Jas Blair was rendered, consisting of songs and recitations.
The committee on time and place have reported.
Time: August 15, 1918
Place: Home of Mr. & Mrs. S. Ashley.
The newly elected President has since appointed the following committees.
- Arrangement
Mr. & Mrs. Jas. Ashley
Mr. & Mrs. M. Stauffer
Mr. & Mrs. H. Wilcox
- Soliciting
Mrs. Jas. Blair
Mrs. Frank Woodard
Mrs. Dan Mudge
Mrs. Mark Strange
Mrs. Clayton Seymour
Mrs. Jennie Dewitt
Miss Ada Smith
- Program:
Miss Lura Connelly
Miss Diantha Ashley
August 15, 1918 The Reunion of the Welch Family was held with Mr. & Mrs. Stern Ashley Jr. The meeting was called to order by the Vice President, Joseph Ashley. (Pres. Absent) Mrs. James Blair was elected President for the day, The secretary also, being absent, Miss Helen Seymour was elected to fill vacancy, pro tem. Treasury.
- Election of officers for the coming year were:
President Mr. Elmer Updyke
V. Pres. Mr. E. O. Connelly
Sec. Mrs. Herrick Wilcox
Treas. Miss Helen Seymour
- Amount in Treas. from 1917 $2.41
Collection $14.70
Total $17.11
Amount in Treasury at the present time Nothing
- The following program was enjoyed:
Songs Mrs. Frances Blair Carson
Reading Miss Flossie Pervis
Rec. Miss Lucy Ashley
Miss Nora Ashley
Reading Miss Helen Seymour
Address Rev. Hess
- Births
Sylvia Marie Wilkins born Jan. 14, 1918
Darwin Welch born Sep., 22, 1917
- Married
Frances Blair and Orlando Carson
Edna Williams and Harry Smith
- Died Mrs. Samuel Welch
Mr. George Watson
Mr. James Hendricks
Mrs. Herrick Wilcox Sec.
August 1919
The annual reunion of the Welch Family was held in the basement of the Elk Run Church. There was a small attendance as many had not furnished their haying. The weather had been very uncertain so that farmers were behind with their work.
The President and Vice President both being absent the meeting was called to order by Mrs. Seymour.
As the secretary was also absent Mrs. Julia G. McMurtry was appointed secr'y pro tem.
- Officers for coming year elected:
President Mr. Walter Connelly
V Pres. Mr. Clayton Seymour
Sec/Tres Miss Dorothy Ashley
- Program Committee
Miss Dorothy Ashley
Miss Lura Connelly
Miss Flossie Purvis
Amount in Treas. at present time $1.89
- The following program was enjoyed by all.
Song There is Sunshine in My Soul
Rec. Miss Lucy Ashley
Song Misses Helen Mudge and Eva Huslander
Reading Miss Flossie Purvis
Song Mrs. Seymour, Miss Maude S. and Mrs. Bolt
Rec. Ethelyn Smith
Rec. Miss Nora Ashley
Song Misses Maude Seymour and Mrs. Bolt
Song Miss Mudge and Huslander
Reading Miss Helen Seymour
Song God be with you till we Meet Again
- Changes in the family
Births
Diantha Webster to Mr. & Mrs. Charles Webster
Vivian Ruth Strange to Mr. & Mrs. Marcus Strange
Marriage
Hazel Seymour to Edward Bolt
Deaths
Ethan A. Ashley
Florence Ashley
George Welch
Meeting closed by Chairman Mrs. Seymour
Copied By
Dorothy Ashley
August 20th
1920
The annual reunion of the Welch Family was held at the Elk Run M. E. Church. Meeting was called to order by President Walter Connelly, followed by singing.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
- The following officers were elected for the coming year.
President Mr. Earl Welch
Vice Pres. Mr. Thomas Smith
Sec/Tres Mrs. Clayton Seymour
- Program Com.
Miss Flossie Purvis
Miss Ethyl Jackson
Miss Cytheria Blair
An excellent address by Rev Hess pastor of the Rutland Church was enjoyed by all.
A collection was taken to defray expenses.
- Treasury Report
Balance August 1919 $1.98
Amount of collection Aug. 1920 $8.60
Total $10.58
Expense Aug. 1920 $8.28
Balance left in Treasury Aug. 1920 $2.30
August 24th 1921
The thirtieth annual reunion of the Welch Family was held at the pleasant home of Mr. & Mrs. Samual Jackson, about 90 present.
A bountiful dinner was enjoyed by all.
The President and Vice President being absent the meeting was called to order by Cornellius Smith.
The minutes of the last meeting read and corrected.
- The following officers was elected for the coming year.
President Mr. Cornellius Smith
Vice Pres. Mr. Samual Jackson
Sec/Tres Mrs. Minnie Seymour
The record of the Welch Family now in the hands of the Secretary, read.
- Recitation
Lura Connelly
Lucie Ashley
Nora Ashley
- Quartet
Nelson Welch, Hazel Bolt, Minnie and Maude Seymour
Collection to defray expense $10.85
Balance in hands of Treasurer $3.20
Next reunion to be held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Herrick Wilcox
Minnie Seymour
Secretary
August 23, 1922
The annual reunion of the Welch Family met at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Herrick Wilcox. After a bountiful dinner served on the lawn a program was given.
The absence of the President, the Vice President Samual Jackson called the meeting.
Singing America
Prayer by Edson Hendricks.
The minutes of the last meeting read and corrected.
- The following officers elected for the coming year:
President Mr. Ed Hendricks
Vice Pres. Mr. Samual Jackson
Sec/Tres Ethyl Jackson
- Program Com. Mrs. Blanch Wilcox and Lura Connelly
- Com. Eats Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Welch
Amount Collection $11.70
Amount of expenses $ 7.23
Balance in hands of Treas.. $ 4.07
Next reunion to be held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Welches.
Ethyl Jackson
Secretary
Note There have been two deaths in the past year:
- Amos Welch died Dec. 21, 1923
William Welch (Son) Aug. 17, 1923
August 22,
1923
The Thirty second annual reunion of the Welch Family met at the home of Eugene Welch Aug. 22, 1923.
After a bountiful dinner was served to one hundred fourteen guests the afternoon was spent in races of various kinds, then the President called the meeting and a very interesting program was given following the election of officers who were:
- President Mr. Ed Hendricks
V. Pres. Mr. James Blair
Sec/Tres Mrs. Helen Seymour
- The program was as follows:
Music Osmar Welch
Recitation Nora Ashley
Solo Willard Odell
Song Nelson Welch, Mrs. Seymour, Mrs. Bolt, Maude Seymour
Recitation Robert Strange
Recitation Ruby Strange
Recitation Deloris Paul
Song Willard Odell
Speech& Recitation A. B. Ashley
Stories Ed Hendricks
Expenses $8.73
Collection $9.20
Sport Money $ .26
Balance in hands of Treasury $4.80
- Program Committee
Mrs. James Blair
Mrs. Verne Odell
Next reunion to be held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Charley Webster
Helen Seymour
Secretary
August 27,
1924
The Thirth-Third annual reunion of the Welch Family was held at the home of Charles Webster on August 27, 1924.
There were about 120 relatives present.
After dinner the business meeting was held. The minutes were read and approved. Herrick Wilcox and Thomas Smith were appointed to raise money for the days expense of $7.80. They immediately demanded that all get their pocket books ready.
- The following officers were elected:
President Mr. James Blair
Vice Pres. A. B. Ashley
Sec/Treasurer Helen Seymour
- Entertainment Committee:
Mrs. Herrick Wilcox
Mrs. A. B. Ashley
They discussed buying ice cream instead of furnishing it but decided to leave it as before.
- The program was as follows:
Song Blessed Assurance
Lords Prayer
Reading "Billy Grimes" - Lura Connelly
Reading "The Donation Party" - Ruth Hendricks
Reading Ruby Strange
Song Irene Woodward
Reading Howard Hendricks
Reading Lillian Champain
Song Abel Ashley
Recititation Lucy Marie Christopher
Reading A. B. Ashley
- Deaths
Mr. Sam Welch
Mrs. Bertha Welch Reese
Mrs. Ralph Dart
Mrs. Walter Connelly
Mrs. Rosilla Baity
Births
Ralph Blair Sampson to Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Sampson
Chrystal Nadine Bolt to Mr. & Mrs. Edward Bolt
Marriages Miss Addie Welch to Mr. Charles Printz
Mr. Harold Welch to Miss Ethel Aumick
Miss Cytheria Blair to Mr. Roy Ford
Amount in Account $4.80
Collection $7.09
Total $11.89
Expenses $9.60
Balance in Treasury $2.29
Helen Seymour
Secretary-Treasury
The following people were present for reunion in 1924:
| Francis Welch | Lyle Smith | Jack Prutsman | Ruth Christopher | Osmer Welch | Minnie Seymour |
| William Hendricks | Wilbur Blair | Relford Seymour | Louise White | Hildreth Wilcox | Mae Hendricks |
| Ruby Strange | Mark Strange | Jennie Webster | Luther Webster | Elisha Zimmer | Lucile Wilcox |
| Lura Connolly | Ethel Jackson | Walter Sikorski | Kit Blair | Lucile White | Helen Seymour |
Present contunied for 1924
| Abel Ashley | Richard Smith | Edson Baity | Jesse Baity | Leland Purvis | Maude Seymour |
| Flossie Seeley | Phloma Seeley | Diantha Purvis | Wilmot Purvis | Luella Ashley | James Blair |
| Frank Ashley | Edna Webster | Charles Webster | Minnie Harvey | Donald Champain | Delos Champain |
| Chrystal Bolt | Arlene Wilkins | Dorothy Webster | Hannah Monroe | Myrtle Monroe | Mrs Ellen Welch |
| Mr. Cornelius Smith | Mrs. Cornelius Smith | Ed Welch | Mr. Sam Jackson | Mrs. Sam Jackson | Mrs. Harvey |
| Nelson Welch | Lepliniah King | Rhoda Webster | Cora Middaugh | Mrs. Ames | Lloyd Wilkins |
| Ruby Wilkins | Sylvia Wilkins | Lucille Wilkins | Edward Bolt | Hazel Bolt | Carol Bolt |
| Lucye Ashley | Grant Feathers | Edward Smith | Mert Elliot | Helen Elloit | Edrie Purvis |
| Ruth Hendricks | Mildred Baity | Iva Woodward | Anna Baity | Ethlyn Smith | Ruth Blair |
| Francis Carson | Nellie King | Alberta Porter | Herrick Wilcox | Blanch Wilcox | Engene Welch |
| Mrs. Engene Welch | Elmer Updike | Ada Updike | Wells Ashley | Mary Ashley | Bernie Ashley |
| Mrs. Bernie Ashley | Clayton Seymour | Belle Welch | George Rumsey | Mrs. George Rumsey | Dan Baity |
| Mary Baity | James Christopher | S. H. Champain | Mrs. J. Christopher | Ray Campbell | Mrs. S. H. Champain |
| Russell Strange | Joe Strange Jr. | Diantha Webster | Leona Ashley | Leonard Ashley | Robert Hendricks |
| Gwendolin Hendricks | Alberta Elliot | Homer Elliot | Robert Smith | Eloise Smith | Lillias Welch |
| Ida Woodward | Irene Woodward | Lila Conklin | Howard Hendricks | Lawrence Dewitt | Leslie Harvey |
| Frank Hart |
August 20,
1925
The thirty-Fourth annual reunion of the Welch Family was held at the Power's Community House on Thursday August 20th.
It was a very nice day and a large number were present. The usual bountiful dinner was served to about one hundred four people. After dinner the people were called together by the President James Blair. Verne O'dell and Ed Hendricks were chosen to collect money for expenses of the day. An invitation to the home of Herman Welch in Williamsport for our next reunion was extended to us. There was discussion about going so far but, we all decided that in this day of the automobile it was as easy to go there as it used to be to go ten miles with a team. It was unamiously decided to accept the invitation leaving the time as the third Thursday in August unless changed.
- The following Officers were elected:
President Mr. James Blair
Vice Pres. Mr. Verne Odell
Secretary Treasury Mrs. Jennie Webster
- The following committees were appointed
Table committee
Mrs. Wells Ashley
Mrs. Edna Webster
Mrs. Ora Kendrick
Miss Maude Seymour
- Program committee
Mrs. Vern Odell
Mrs. Dolly Christopher
- Program:
Recitation Willard O'dell
Recitation Loris Paul
Song Nelson Welch, Mrs. Seymour, Maude Seymour and Hazel Bolt
Recitation Gwendolin Hendricks
Reading Mrs. Engene Welch
Recitation Robert Odell
Reading Mrs. Jay Rumsey
Reading Loren Mudge
Reading Lucy Christopher
- Deaths
Mrs. Marietta Ashley Sept 19, '24
George Ellis Welch
Mrs. Emory Mudge October '24
Mrs. Attie Austin July '24
Mr. Earl Welch May '25
Mrs. Ruby Harvey Strange August '25
- Births
George Ellis Welch to Harold Welch
Richard Welch Strange to Ruby Strange
to Francis Welch ___
Dorothy Irene to Francis Blair Carson
Joyce Pauline to Helen Hendricks Elliot
- Marriages
Pauline Smith and Jesse Baity
Anna Baity and Elmer Smith
Ella Mae Brace and Edward Smith
Ruth Christopher and Luett Prutsman
| Mrs. Joe Ashley | Dorothy Ashley | Mrs. Florence Robey | Ashley Robey | Mr. Wells Ashley | Mrs. Wells Ashley | |
| Maude Seymour | Mrs. George Rumsey | Mrs. Oliver Rumsey | Mr. Jay Rumsey | Mrs. Jay Rumsey | Mildred Rumsey | |
| Charles Webster | Mrs. Charles Webster | Diantha Webster | Dorothy Webster | Mrs. Claude Harvey | Mrs. Ora Kendrick | |
| Mrs. Dan Baity | Harry Ashley | Leslie Harvey | Ida Woodward | Hazel Bolt | Ed Bolt | |
| Carol Bolt | Chrystal Bolt | Lloyd Wilkins | Ruby Wilkins | Sylvia Wilkins | Lucille Wilkins | |
| Arlene Wilkins | Dee Welch | Jane Watson | Mrs. Dee Welch | Gilbert Welch | Mrs. Gilbert Welch | |
| Belle Welch | Ina Harvey | Ivah Woodward | Lorin Mudge | Albert Connelly | Bertha Connelly | |
| Rebecca Connelly | Wilber Blair | Dan Mudge | Mrs. Dan Mudge | Lucy Christopher | James Christopher | |
| Thomas Smith | Mrs. Thomas Smith | Nellie Smith | Charlotte Brace | Elmer Updike | Mrs. Elmer Updike | |
| Charles Baylor | Verne Odell | Jesse Baity |
Present Contunied 1925
| Clayton Seymour | Mrs. Clayton Seymour | Mrs. Jesse Baity | Harold O’dell | Osmer Welch | Howard Hendricks |
| Robert Smith | Robert O’dell | Willard O’dell | Malcom O’dell | Eugene Welch | Luther Webster |
| Mrs. L. Webster | Malcom Wilkins | Lawrence Dewitt | Gwendolin Hendricks | Robert Hendricks | Loris Paul |
| Lillian Welch | Ed Hendricks | Mrs. Ed Hendricks | Elosie Smith | Lyle Smith | Mrs. Christopher |
| Helen Seymour | Ethel Jackson | Glen Blair | George Hendricks | Francis Welch | James Blair |
| James Blair | Mrs. Verne O’dell | Orey Bolt | William Hendricks | Edson Baity | Ruth Hendricks |
| Mildred Baity | Lela O’dell | Lucy Ashley | Ethelyn Smith | Mrs. Dee Welch | Mrs. Engene Welch |
Treasure Report
Balance in Treasure $2.29
Collection $15.60
Expenses $12.68
Balance in Treasure $ 5.21
For Advertising .25
Balance $4.96
Helen Seymour
Secretary & Treasure
August 17,
1926
The thirty-fifth annual reunion of the Welch Family was held at the home of Herman P. Welch, 225 Grampian Blve., Williamsport, Pa. , although it was some distance from the old home of the Welch Family seventy persons were present; After a bountiful dinner on the lawn the following program was listened to.
Address by James S. Blair
Response by Herman P. Welch
- Stories, recitation and singing by the following:
Verne O'dell
Mrs. Dolly Christopher
Lucy Marie Christopher
Edson Hendricks
Loris Paul
Mary Delphine Welch
Mrs. Ruth Prutsman
Mrs. Sybil Welch
Mrs. Kittie Blair
- The following officers were elected
President D.D. Welch
Vice President Jesse Baity
Sec/Tres Mrs. Engene W. Welch
- Table committee
Mrs. J. S Blair
- Program
Mrs. Dolly Christopher
Moved and seconded that we be notified by post card next year.
Changes in the family 1925 and 1926
- Marriages
Ina Harvy and Frank Makley Jr.
Mildred Baity and Warren York
- Births
Grant Claud to Mr. & Mrs. Frank Makley Jr.
A son to Mr. & Mrs. Roy Ford
James to Mr & Mrs. Lazell Harvey
Esther Mary to Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Baity
- Deaths
Charles Baylor
| Lulu O’dell | Jesse Baity | Esther Baity | Mrs. Jesse Baity | Mrs. Daniel Baity | Daniel Baity |
| Engene Welch | Mrs. Engene Welch | Frank Makley Jr. | Grant Makley | Mrs. Frank Makley | Mrs. Ralph Kendrick |
| Claud Harvey | Mrs. Claud Harvey | Leslie Harvey | Glenn Blair | Francis Welch | Paul Blair |
| Osmer Welch | Edson Baity | George Henkricks | M.D. Welch | Ida Woodard | Lucile Wilcox |
| Ivah Woodard | Howard Hendricks | Herman Rollins | Mrs. M. D. Welch | Doris M. Welch | Ruth Hendricks |
| Lelah O’dell | Lisle Baylor | James Christopher | Mrs. Herrick Wilcox | Herrick Wilcox | James S. Blair |
| Kittie R. Blair | Louisa D. Christopher | Lucy M. Christopher | Maude P. Baylor | Dorothy Baylor | Ruth Prutsman |
| Mae Hendricks | V. B O’dell | Darwin Welch | Willard O’dell | Robert Hendricks | Gwendolyn Hendricks |
| Lillis Welch | Mary Delphine Welch | Jane L. Watson | D.D. Welch | Loris Jane Paul | Leone Emberger |
| Lydia J. Welch | Mrs. Mary Welch Gray | Julia Welch | Mrs. Fred Welch | Margaret Welch | Mrs. Benj. L. Welch |
| E.D. Hendricks | Ruth Blair | Herman P Welch | Fred Rollins | Mrs. Herman P. Welch | John Rollins |
| Mrs. Fred Rollins | Fred Rollins Jr. | Henry W. Welch |
Treasurer Report
Current in Treasury 1926 $4.96
Collection $16.00
Total $20.96
Expenses $17.41
Balance in Treasury $3.76
August 18th
1927
The 36th annual reunion of the Welch Family was held at the pleasant home of Mr. & Mrs. James Christopher in Union Township, Tioga Co. Penn.
Although the morning gave promise of a rainy day a goodly number were present, on account of the weather tables were arraigned in the house. After dinner seats were placed on the lawn for the program which was opened by singing, Let the Lower Lights be Burning, By Mrs. Walker
- Recitation
Loris Paul
Herma Rollins
Irene Woodard
Mrs. Emma Welch
Lura Connelly
- Piano Selection Margaret Lynn
Story Vern O'dell
Poem by Lelah O'dell
Song Mrs. Ruth Prutsman
Address H. P. Welch
- Officers elected for the following year.
President H.P. Welch
V. Pres. V.B. O'dell
Sec. Mrs. Engene W. Welch
- Program Committee Mrs. Dolly Christopher
Table Committee Mrs. Lulu O'dell
Amount in Treasury 1927 $3.76
Collection 1927 $15.00
Expenses 1927 $17.86
Balance in Treasury .90
Changes in Family for past year
- Marriages
Ruth Blair to Raymond Shaw
Edson Baity to Velma Hilficker
Doris Welch to Keith Ripley
- Births
Loris Gertrude to Mr. & Mrs. Warren York
Tracy Raymond to Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Shaw
Janice Marion to Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Kendrick
Clayton Thomas to Mr. & Mrs. Edd Bolt
A son to Mr. & Mrs. Charles Webster Robert
Jack Damon to Mr. & Mrs. L. D. Prutsman
Sarah Kathryn to Mr. & Mrs. Marshall D. Welch
- Deaths
Julia Welch
Lydia Jane Welch
Mrs. Lillian Welch Costly
Mrs. Jane Watson
| James Christopher | Louisa D. Christopher | Emma Welch | Eugene Welch | Fern Marie Baylor | Dorothy Baylor |
| Lucy Christopher | Ruth Christopher Prutsman | Jackie Prutsman | Paul Woodard | V. B. O’dell | Warren Welch |
| Gertrude S. Welch | Mrs. Isaac Walker | H. P. Welch | Frank Makley Jr. | Frank Woodard | M.L. Baylor |
| L.D. Prutsman | Robert O’dell | Kathryn Welch | Sally Welch | Ivah Woodard | Rose Makley |
| Ina Makley | Grant Makley | Hiram Welch | Huldah Welch | John Rollins | Henry Welch |
| Maud Baylor | Lulu O’dell | Pearl Woodard | E.D. Connelly | Bertha Connelly | Claud Harvey |
| Minnie Harvey | Lura Connelly | Helen Seymour | Loris Paul | Ida Woodard | Irene Woodard |
| Lucile Gee | Thelma Douglas | Osmer Welch | Ida Welch | Lillis Welch | Margaret Lynn |
| Lilah O’dell | Herma Rollins | Doris Welch | Keith Ripley | Leslie Harvey | Willard O’dell |
| Francis Welch |
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