Leonard Family Reunions in the News (New York)
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Leonard Family Reunions in Central New York
Old newspaper clippings about family reunions can reveal connections we may have never made otherwise. Following are some Leonard family reunions I found in old New York Newspapers, with the help of one of my favorite sites, fultonhistory.com.
In summary, most of these reunions are for descendants of Jacob Leonard and were held in or around Steuben County, New York. His descendants held reunions from 1889 through 1940, and possibly later. Thirty six of them are documented below. They are all listed in chronological order making it easier to see which reunions were happening each year.
Most of these reunions for the descendants of Jacob Leonard. There may have been a pause in the reunions but there were later reunions in the area containing some of the same family names. Those are colored blue.
Other reunions held in Owego, Binghamton, Tioga and Endicott, between 1912 and 1928 was attended by Dr. John Leonard of Harford, Cortland County, New York. Those are colored green. These appear to be descendants of Chauncey Leonard. The remaining unidentified reunions are colored red.
Note: I know the descendants of Charles Russell Leonard held reunions in Homer in the early 1960's. They continued the tradition until just a few years ago, holding many reunions in the Cayuga County area. I have not found notices of these reunions in the newspapers, though.
Leonard Reunions in New York Newspapers
From The Andover News, Andover, New York, Aug. 12, 1891:
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Bundy are in Westfield, Pa., to-day in attendance at the reunion of the Leonard family.
From The Herald, Hammondsport, New York, Wed, Sept. 14, 1892:
Leonard Family Reunion.
The fourth annual reunion of the Leonard family was held on Wednesday, August 31st, 1892, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Morse, near Curtis, N. Y. At an early hour we began to gather, bringing baskets filled with delicate blends for the impending occasion. Smiling and cheerful faces greeted one another, betokening happiness and good cheer. The forenoon was spent in visiting and other social intercourse, inquiring after friends. Among those not present was the much lamented Edwin L. Seeley, who had been with us on previous occasions; also the wife and child of George Genung and the son of Jacob L. Genung, who have passed from earth.
At the hour of high twelve we were invited to partake of richly-ladened tables, burdened with tempting delicacies. After this pleasant repast, H. F. Morse, the president, called the meeting to order, with music and prayer. An address of welcome was ably delivered by A. H. Hoover of Toronto, Ont. The reports of the secretary and treasurer were then read and accepted. Then Rev. M. H. Dunham of Hedgesville gave us a brief but logical annual address.
We were then favored with the following pleasing recitations: "Welcome," Susie E. Wood; "The Thunder Storm," Nellie E. Morse; "The Teamster," Willard H. Morse; "The Little Boy's Plea," Bertie H. Seely; "Johnny's Opinion of his Grandmother", Mark Morse; "Guilty or Not Guilty?" Sarah Morse; "Model Church," an essay, Miss Millie Morse; "The Old Man," a song, Sylvester Smith. The next was the election of officers-President, Heman Churchill; vice-president, A. H. Hoover; secretary, Ira M. Wood; treasurer, Geo. D. Paddock. Badges were kindly presented by A. H. Hoover.
The following named committee was elected on literary program: Mrs. Mary Paddock, Mrs. H. F. Morse, Miss Mary Sherman. Photographs were taken of the group and surroundings by E. T. Gates of Addison.
The next annual gathering of the family will be held at Heman Churchill's, South Bradford, the last Wednesday in August, 1893. A vote of thanks were extended to the friends who so kindly entertained them and who did everything in their power to render the occasion so delightful. After the following names were registered we bid each other goodbye, hoping to all meet again at the next reunion:
Henry E. Morse, Hannah Morse, Nellie E. Morse, Willard H. Morse, Curtis;
A. H. Hoover, Evelyn B. Hoover, Toronto, Ont.;
Ira M. Wood, Anna E. Wood, Susie E. Wood, Eagar M. Wood, Marion A. Wood, North Urbana;
Rebecca Leonard, Heman Churchill, Lydia Churchill, South Bradford;
George, D. Paddock, Susan E. Paddock, Lola L. Paddock, Bradford;
Anna L. Seely., Bertie B. Seely. Pulteney;
John H. Eygabroat, Osee L. Eygabroat. Ida M. Eygabroat. Addison;
Sylvester Smith, Mary F. Smith, Erwin;
Bennett Morse, Sarah C. Morse, Millie Morse, Addison;
Rev. M. H. Dunham, Louisa Dunham, Hedgesville:
William Sherman, Sophia Sherman, Mary Sherman, Ida Sherman, Robbie Sherman, Anna Sherman, Satie Sherman, Helen Sherman, Tyrone;
Mary Jones, Clara Jones, Willie Jones, Corning;
Henry T. Leonard, Bradford;
John Leonard, Slaterville;
George S. Morse, Corning;
George Genung, Harry Genung, Clara Genung, Hammondsport;
Roswell Morse, Della Morse, Ray Morae, Sarah Morse, Mark Morse, Curtis;
B. N. Morse, Adda Morse, Willie Morse, Bertie Morse, Corning;
Jason Stevens, Rilla Stevens, Harry Stevens, Rush Stevens, Grove Stevens, Curtis;
C. E. Turnbull, Maggie Turnbull, Ethel Turnbull, Addison;
Henry C. Morse, Harriet Morse, Curtis: Samuel L McCold, Emma C. McCold, West Caton;
K. T. Gates, Addison.
From The Watkins Democrat, Watkins, New York, Thurs., Aug. 3, 1893:
The fifth annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held on Wednesday, August 30th, at the home of Heman Churchill and wife, at South Bradford, Steuben County.
From The Watkins Democrat, Watkins, New York, Thurs., Aug. 9, 1894:
The sixth annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held at the home of N. Elmer Ganung, at Bradford, Wednesday, the 29th inst.
From The Herald, Hammondsport, New York, Wed., Aug. 15, 1894:
The annual reunion of the Leonard family, of whom there are numerous relatives and friends in this section, will be held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Genung, near Bradford, on Wednesday, August 29th.
From The Watkins Express, Thurs., Aug. 23, 1894:
The annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ganung, near Bradford, on Wednesday, August 29th.
From The Advocate, Bath, Steuben, New York, Aug. 7, 1895:
The Stewarts picnic this year in S. E. Stone's grove on the 21st, and the Leonard family reunion will be held at the home of Darius Tyler on the 28th inst.
From The Herald, Hammondsport, New York, Wed., Sept. 11, 1895:
Leonard Family Reunion.
From Savona Review.
The seventh annual reunion of the Leonard family was held at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Darius Tyler on the bank of Lake Keuka near Pulteney, on Wednesday, August 28th, 1895, and was one of the most successful, and delightful gatherings held since the formation of the society. As heretofore, no effort or pains had been spared upon the part of Mr. and Mrs. Tyler to have all the necessary arrangements and details so carefully planned and executed that the utmost comfort was provided for all the friends and relatives present. More than seventy-five persons had come together to renew the friendship of former occasions and partake of the hospitality so bountifully and deliciously provided. There were no disappointments to mar the festivities, and a grand good time was the unanimous verdict of all.
After prayer by the chaplain and music by the choir, the vice-president, Geo D. Paddock, of Bradford, in a few well-chosen words, on behalf of the host and hostess, bade the large assembly a hearty and cordial welcome. The annual address was delivered by Rev. M. H. Dunham of Jackson Summit, Pa., who with his good wife had driven over fifty miles to be present. Elder Dunham is one of God's nobleman. Ready, always, to obey wherever duty calls him; able and competent to assume any position where words of cheer and comfort thrill the dullest heart; such men make the world better for their having lived therein.
The minutes of the last meeting were, upon motion, adopted as printed. The treasurer's reports showed a healthy financial condition, and the place of meeting for next year was located at Wm. Sherman's, near Bradford, the last Wednesday in August. Following are the officers elected:- Wm. Sherman, pres.; Heman Churchill, vice-pres.: Henry Morse, treas.; Lydia A. Churchill, sec.
Since the last meeting death has invaded our circle and called to her well-earned reward one of the older members of the family. Sophia Genung, wife of Elmer Genung, died at her home near Bradford, April 21st, 1895, aged eighty years, and was buried in the cemetery at Bradford.
She was one of the children of the pioneer family and had been a great sufferer for many years, paralysis having rendered her well nigh helpless. Two of the former gatherings had been held at her home which she had heartily enjoyed.
The following persons were present and registered :- Darius Tyler and wife, Bertie Seeley, Misses Libbie and Annie Seeley, J. B. Hadden, John G. Tyler and wife. P. O. Horton, Clara Horton, I. E. Horton, J. Van Amburg and wife, C. H. Perry and wife, O. C. Cross, Albert Seely, E. Abel and wife, M. B. Brush, Lulu N. Hadden, J. P. Hadden. Mrs. G. P. Hadden, Stella Cross, Mrs. E. D. Cross, Menzo S. Horton, Pulteney: Roswell Morse, Delia Morse. Curtis: Heman Churchill and wife, South Bradford: Rev. M. H. Dunham and wife, Jackson Summit. Pa.: Henry Morse and wife. Erwin: Rev. G. A. Beers, wife and daughter, South Pulteney: Wm. Sherman and wife. Misses Mary, Ida, Annie, Satie and Helen Sherman. Tyrone: A. H. Hoover and wife, Toronto, Ont.. J. H. Genung. wife and son, George Genung. son and daughter. Hammondsport: N. E. Genung. Oscar Genung, George Paddock, wife and daughter. B. Little, Herman Reed, Edwin Brown, A. Switzer, Bradford: E. Wood, Susie E. Wood. M. Crookston and wife. Wayne: Robert Best and wife. R. E. Best, Fred Best. Miss Lida Best, Starkey: Henry Ellis and wife. Dundee: Miss Alice Crofoot. Auburn. Miss Gertrude A. Parker. Prattsburgh. After the conclusion of the program and repast, a hearty vote of thanks was given to the host and hostess. An enterprising photographer secured two group negatives, and amid many hearty good-byes and "God bless you's" the seventh reunion was at an end.
L. A. C. South Bradford. Aug. 29, 1895.
From The Advocate, Bath, New York, Aug. 4, 1897:
The ninth annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held on Wed., Aug. 25th, 1897, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. D. Paddock on the Jacob Leonard homestead, Bradford, New York.
Lydia A. Churchill, Secretary.
From The Advocate, Bath, New York, Aug. 10, 1898:
The tenth annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held on Wednesday, August 31st, 1898, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Best, Starkey, N. Y. Mrs. Lydia A. Churchill, Sec'y., Bradford, N. Y.
From The Herald, Hammondsport, New York, Wed., Aug. 30, 1899:
The Leonard family reunion is being held today, at the residence of Heman Churchill in this village.
From The Herald, Hammondsport, New York, Wed., Aug. 15, 1900 & Wed. Aug. 22, 1900:
The twelfth annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held on Wednesday, August 20th, 1900, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Morse at Curtiss. All relatives and friends of the family are requested to be present on this occasion.
LYDIA A. SANFORD, Sec., Bradford, N. Y., Aug. 5th, 1900.
From The Elmira Daily Gazette and Free Press, Aug. 7, 1900:
Bath, Aug. 8 - The annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Morse at Curtis, August 29th.
From The North Adams Evening Transcript, (Mississippi?) Thurs., July 11, 1901:
The reunion of the Leonard family and the commemorative exercises for their two great ancestors, James and Henry Leonard, the first successful iron workers in America, was held at Taunton, Mass., under the auspices of the, Old Colony Historical society.
From The Prattsburgh News, Prattsburgh, New York, Aug. 22, 1901
The thirteenth annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held August 28th at the home of Mrs. Darius Tyler, Pulteney.
From The Herald, Hammondsport, New York, Wed., Aug. 21, 1901 & Aug. 28, 1901:
LEONARD FAMILY.
The thirteenth annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held on Wednesday, August 28th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Darius Tyler, Pulteney, N. Y.
LYDIA CHURCHILL, Secretary.
From The Herald, Hammondsport, New York, Wed., Sept. 11, 1901:
Leonard Family Reunion
The 13th annual reunion of the Leonard family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Darius Tyler, on the bank of Lake Keuka, near Pulteney, on Wednesday, August 28th, 1901. The day was perfect and not a single incident occurred to mar the festivities of the occasion.
About one hundred friends and relatives were present and a grand good time was enjoyed. Among those present from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hoover, Toronto, Ont., and Mrs. Ann W. Wilson, Ann Arbor, Mich.
The exercises were held upon the lawn under some beautiful shade trees in front of the house, which had been fitted up especially for the purpose so that an abundance of shade was provided. The tables were arranged under the family tent and were ample to accommodate nearly all who were present at one sitting. A great deal of credit is due both Mr. and Mrs. Tyler for the care and time spent in preparation to make the occasion one long to be remembered by all who were fortunate enough to be present.
After the usual hand-shakings and greetings, and the friends had been made to feel at home, the assemblage was called to order by the president, Darius Tyler, at twelve o'clock. In a few brief words, well spoken, he extended a cordial welcome to the many friends present and kindly, thanked them for the interest manifested upon the 13th anniversary of so many former meetings of the family. He then bade them be seated around the tables loaded with everything heart could wish for the gratification of the inner man. The Invitation was not long in abeyance for soon all were doing justice to tempting things provided in a manner which left no doubt of the nature of the appetites in waiting to be satisfied regardless of the dyspeptic conditions or consequences which might follow an indulgence of this kind.
Dinner over, the exercises began. Music, both vocal and instrumental were furnished in abundance while recitations by the young people had been plentifully provided. Two cornet solos were contributed by A. H. Hoover and well received. Excellent singing was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. J. Wildman of Hammondsport and Miss Irene Jude-Vine of Pulteney. Recitations were delivered by Masters Smith and Wildman and also Laura Cross, Helen Sherman and Sarah Morse.
The report of the secretary, showed the association to be in a good financial condition. Letters of regret were received and read from Mrs. Sarah Morse, Campbell, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Yonker, Bowling Green, Ohio, Mrs. Osee Fox, Fostoria, Ohio, Mrs. A. E. Rice, Muskegon, Mich., and Rev. R. S. Clark, Stanards, N. Y. Two deaths were reported among the relatives since the last reunion, Mrs. Sarah Ann Leonard Culver, Bowling Green, Ohio, aged 55 years, and Mrs. Albert Bradford, of Fostoria, Ohio, aged 38 years.
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: William Sherman, President. Aaron Switzer, Vice Pres, George Paddock, Treasurer, Lydia A. Churchill, Secretary. Executive-Committee: A. H. Hoover, Toronto. Ont, Ira M. Wood, Wayne Four Corners, Jacob Genung, Hammondsport, George Paddock, Bradford, Henry Morse, Curtis, N. Y.
The closing exercises ended with music, the choir singing by special request, "God be with you till we meet again." The next reunion will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman, Tyrone, N. Y., on the last Wednesday of August 1902, Lydia A. Churchill, Sec'y.
From b, Aug. 1902:
The fourteenth annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held August 27, 1902, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sherman, Tyrone, N.Y. - Lydia A. Churchill, Secretary, Bradford, N.Y.
From the Herald, Hammondsport, New York, Wed., Aug. 6, 1902, Aug. 20, 1902, Aug. 27, 1902:
The 14th annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held at William Sherman's in Tyrone, August. 27th.
From The Advocate, Bath, New York, Aug. 5, 1903:
The fifteenth annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1903, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Eygabroat, Addison, New York.
From The Elmira Telegram, Aug. 9, 1903:
Watkins. The fifteenth annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held on Wednesday, August 26, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Eygabroat, of Addison.
From The Herald, Hammondsport, New York, Wed., Sept. 2, 1903:
Leonard Family Reunion.
The fifteenth annual reunion of the Leonard family was held on Wednesday, Ang. 26th, 1903, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Eygabroat, Addison, N. Y. Over 100 relatives and friends were present from Slaterville, Dundee, Starkey, Pulteney, Tyrone, Bradford, Elmira, Corning, Painted Post and Campbell. Many were the happy hearts that greeted Miss Mabel Leonard of Slaterville who had never met with us before at our family gatherings. The day was perfect and not an incident occurred to mar the festivities of the occasion. Mr. Eygabroat and family did all in their power for the happiness and comfort of all the relatives and friends who had accepted of their kind hospitality, which was appreciated by all present. The tables were arranged under the family tent and they were never so laden with everything heart could wish as on this occasion. After the usual greetings the assemblage was called to order by the vice-president, Henry F. Morse, who extended a hearty welcome to all and bade them be seated around the tables that looked so inviting. Dinner over, the exercises began with music and singing: prayer by Willie Morse; three beautiful songs by Satie and Helen Sherman. The little ones who favored us with recitations deserve special mention. The whistling quartette was loudly cheered. The secretary's report showed the association to be in a good financial condition, entirely out of debt. Letters of regret were read from Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hoover Toronto, Ont; Mrs. A. W. Wilson, Ann Arbor, Mich; Mrs. Clark Bradford and Mrs, Osee Fox of Fostoria, Ohio. The badges presented by A. H. Hoover were gratefully received. As this reunion was the first received. As this reunion was the first one in ten years that Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hoover had not attended they with other relatives were sadly missed by all.
The host and hostess were presented with a beautiful souvenir spoon a token of love and esteem from Mr. and Mrs. Hoover. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Aaron Switzer, president: Robert Best. vice-president; Geo. D. Paddock, treasurer; Lydia A. Churchill, secretary. The next reunion will be held at Aaron Switser's, Bradford, N. Y ., the last Wednesday of Aug. 1904.
Death has not entered our ranks as a family during the past year and as we gave the parting hand to all it was our heart felt wish that we may all meet in heaven where we will never say good by.
L. A. C.
From The Advocate, Bath, New York, Aug. 3, 1904:
The sixteenth annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1904, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Heman Churchill, Bradford, New York.
From The Herald, Hammondsport, New York, Wed., Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Aug. 17, Aug. 24, and Aug. 31, 1904:
LEONARD FAMILY.
The sixteenth annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held on Wednesday, August 24th, 1904, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Churchill, Bradford, N. Y.
MRS. L. A. CHURCHILL, Sec'y.
From The Buffalo Courier, Sun., Aug. 21, 1904:
The sixteenth reunion of the Leonard family will be held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Churchill, of Bradford, on Wednesday, August 24th. The call is issued by Mrs. L. A. Churchill as the secretary.
From The Advocate, Bath, New York, Oct. 4, 1905:
LEONARD FAMILY REUNION.
The 17th annual reunion of the Leonard family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Best, Starkey, N. Y., on Wednesday, the 18th inst. Notwithstanding the unfavorable condition of the weather during the earlier hours of the day and the location being somewhat remote from the other members of the family, the attendance was quite large, many of the family who have taken an active interest in these annual gatherings coming from Pulteney, Curtis and other distant parts, necessitating two days driving in some cases. About noon the sun came out nice and bright, the clouds disappeared and the afternoon was very pleasant and resulted in a very enjoyable affair.
Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hoover, Toronto, Ont., Henry and Miss Morse, Curtis, N. Y., Mrs. Annie Tyler, Pulteney, George Genung, Hammondsport, George Paddock and Mrs. Susan Paddock, Bradford, Benjamin Little and Mrs. Lola Little, Bradford, Misses Sadie and Helen Sherman, Bradford, Heman Churchill and Lydia Churchill, Bradford, Philip Basage and wife, Rochester, and Elmer Best, Geneva. Letters of regret were received from Mrs. Ann W. Wilson, Ann Arbor, Mich., and Mrs. Ossie Fox, Fostoria, Ohio.
The Secretary's report showed that since the last reunion death had invaded the family circle in two instances. Mr. James B. Fox, of Fostoria, Ohio, died Aug. 30th, 1905 and Mrs. Sopha Sherman, died March 6th, 1905 in her fifty-fourth year.
Cousin Sophia was a good consistent, Christian woman, and a member of the M. E. church at Tyrone. She possessed qualities of mind and heart that were both noble and upright she bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude. She was burled from her home where a vast concourse of friends and neighbors amid a profusion of flowers and of tears, which bore testimony of love and esteem for the departed and sympathy for the husband and children, whose sorrow no one can know only those who have waded through waters as deep ore the loss of a loved wife and mother.
The usual exercises, consisting of recitations, music, etc., were indulged in, and an old fashioned visit was had which well repaid those who had been in attendance at former gatherings of the family to be present at this time.
A pleasant incident in connection with this reunion was the presentation to the host and hostess of a set of solid silver teaspoons as a token of friendship and appreciation by Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hoover for painstaking care and attention shown to the guests present.
The next reunion will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ellis, Dundee, N. Y.
A vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Best for their hospitality and to the choir for the beautiful singing, which was so well rendered.
After the closing piece "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" the Good Byes were said and we all hope to meet again at our next reunion.
Mrs. L. A. Churchill, Secretary
From The Advocate, Bath, New York, Aug. 1, 1906:
The 18th annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the home of Henry Ellis, Dundee.
From The Advocate, Bath, New York, Sept. 5, 1906 (Also printed in The Herald, Hammondsport, New York, Wed., Sept. 5, 1906):
Leonard Family Reunion.
The Eighteenth Annual Reunion of the Leonard Family was held on Wednesday, August 22d, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ellis, Dundee, N Y. Seventy-five relatives and friends were present, from Toronto, Ont., Rochester, Pulteney, Dundee, Starkey, Ithaca, Tyrone, Bradford, Campbell, South Bradford, Curtis, Painted Post, New York. The day was perfect and not an incident occurred to mar the festivities of the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis did all in their power for the happiness and comfort of all relatives and friends, who were present, which was appreciated by all.
The tables were arranged under the family tent and were loaded down with all that heart could wish. After the usual greetings the assemblage was called to order by Heman Churchill on behalf of the President, Mr. Ellis. A hearty welcome was extended to all, as they were invited to be seated at the tables that looked so inviting. Dinner over, the exercises began with a brief but excellent program which had been carefully arranged. The choir rendered "Blest be the tie that binds," followed by prayer by Mr. George Paddock. Recitations were next in order. A temperance piece was well rendered by Miss Edith Knapp, of Altay. Gussie Reed, Katie Knapp, and Charlie Brown each sang a beautiful solo. Lynn Reed, Mary Murdock and little Erva Littell favored us with recitations that were heartily cheered. Mrs. Anna Brown and sisters, Satie and Helen Sherman, sang two beautiful songs, which were well received.
Since our last annual gathering the Grim Reaper Death has invaded our ranks and removed from our kindred circle three of our loved ones. Cousin Fred Eygabroat died at his home in Lawrenceville, Pa., Sept. 17th, 1905, aged thirty years. Aunt Sarah Leonard Morse died at her home in Campbell, N.Y., Dec. 21st, 1905, aged eighty-three years. Aunt Elizabeth Leonard Bradford died at her home in Fostoria, Ohio, July 11th, 1906, aged eighty-eight years.
The Secretary's report showed the society to be in a good financial condition. All out of debt and money in the treasury.
The services of a photographer were received and a picture of the group taken. Mr. and Mrs. Hoover of Toronto came to the reunion in their large touring car. He gave sixteen of the children a ride, which will never be forgotten.
Mr. and Mrs. Ellis were presented with a set of solid silver teaspoons as a token of love and esteem from Mr. and Mrs. Hoover. After a few interesting remarks by Mr. J. Almy, the choir sang "God be with you till we meet again."
The following officers wero elected for the ensuing year: A. H. Hoover, President: Henry F. Morse, vice pres.; George D. Paddock, treas; Lydia A. Churchill, secy.
A vote of thanks was given the host and hostess, and the choir, and to all the kind neighbors and friends who had aided so much in the enjoyment of the occasion. May we all meet again was the wish of all present.
L. A. Churchill, Sec'y.
From The Buffalo Courier, Buffalo, New York, Aug. 11, 1907:
Mrs. George R. Nobles and grandson Herbert attended the Leonard family reunion at Knoxville, Pa.
From The Courier, Bath, Steuben, New York, Aug. 1907:
The Leonard family reunion will be held at Henry F. Morse's in Curtis Hollow on August 28. The family of Roswell Morse of Campbell, and Miss Millie Morse of Campbell expect to be present.
From The Advocate, Bath, New York, Sept. 4, 1907 (Also printed in the The Herald, Hammondsport, New York, Wed., Sept. 4, 1907):
Leonard Family Reunion.
The nineteenth annual reunion of the Leonard family was held on Wednesday, August 28th, 1907, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Morse, near Curtis, N.Y.
A large number of friends and relatives were present from Addison, Bradford, South Bradford, Corning, Campbell, Elmira, Pulteney, Painted Post, Curtis, and Starkey. As on two former occasions Mr. and Mrs. Morse did all in their power to make this reunion the best one of all, in which they admirably succeeded. The tables were arranged under the family tent, and they were never so laden with everything that heart could wish.
After the usual greetings the assemblage was called to order by the vice-president, Henry Morse, who extended a hearty welcome to all and invited them to be seated around the tables that looked so inviting. Dinner over the exercises began with singing by the choir. "Will There be Any Starts in my Crown?" The little ones favored us with recitations and were heavily cheered. The secretary's report showed the association to be in a good financial condition, out of debt, with money in the treasury.
Letters of regret were received from Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hoover of Toronto, Ont., Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Yonkers, Bowling Green, Ohio, and Miss Nellie Morse of New Bedford, Conn.
The badges kindly presented by Mr. and Mrs. Hoover were kindly received with thankful hearts and every one regretted their not being with us this year. The host and hostess were presented with a set of solid silver tea spoons, as a token of love and esteem from Mr. and Mrs. Hoover.
Mrs. Maggie Turnbull of Addison presided at the organ and favored us with music, both vocal and instrumental.
Our next reunion will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roswell Morse, Campbell, N. Y.
Officers elected for the ensuing year were: Roswell Morse, President; Frank Drake, Vice-President, George G. Paddock, Treasurer; and Lydia A. Churchill, Secretary.
During the past year death has claimed two of our loved ones. Mr. Bennett Morse died at his home in Campbell, January 6, 1907, aged eighty-eight years and Mr. J. H. Eygabroat died at his home in the town of Addison, N. Y., May 26th, 1907, aged eighty-four years. Thus one by one our loved ones are gathered home. i
A vote of thanks was given Mr. and Mrs. Morse for their kind hospitality and then by special request the closing piece was sung, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again".
L. A. Churchill, Secretary.
From The Advocate, Bath, New York, Aug. 5, 1908:
Leonard Family. The 20th annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 26th, 1908 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roswell Morse at Campbell, N.Y.
From The Advocate, Bath, New York, Sept. 2, 1908: (Also printed in the The Herald, Hammondsport, New York, Wed., Sept. 9, 1908)
Leonard Family Reunion.
The 20th annual reunion of the Leonard family was held on August, 26th, 1908. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roswell Morse, in Campbell, N.Y. Nearly 60 relatives from Millerton, Pa., Slaterville. Pulteney, Tyrone, Bradford, South Bradford, Corning, Painted Post. Coopers, Curtis, Sonora and Campbell. Many were the happy hearts that greeted Mr. William H. Leonard and brother Richard, of Slaterville. N. Y, who had never met with us before at our family reunions. The day was all that could be desired. Mr. and Mrs. Morse and their children did all in their power for the happiness and comfort of all relatives who accepted of their kind hospitality, which was appreciated by alt present. The tables were arranged under the family tent and were loaded down with everything heart could wish. After the usual greeting the assemblage was called to order by the president, Roswell Morse. who extended a hearty welcome to all and bade them be seated around the tables that looked so inviting.
Dinner over, the exercises began with singing, "Blest he the ties that bind." Prayer by Rev. S. A. Prince of Campbell. The recitations were all good and well rendered. The address given by Rev. J. W. Miller, of Millerton. Pa. was greatly enjoyed by all present. Letters of regret were received from Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hoover, Toronto, Ont., and Mrs. A. W. Wilson, Ann Arbor, Mich. The badges kindly presented by Mr. and Mrs. Hoover, were received with thankful hearts. Mr. and Mrs. Hoover with other relatives were sadly missed at the gathering.
As on several former occasions, the host and hostess were presented with a set of solid silver teaspoons as a token of love and esteem from Mr. and Mrs. Hoover.
The secretary's report showed the association to be in a good financial condition-out of debt and money in the treasury.
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Fred Balcom, president; Edwin Smith. vice-president; George D. Paddock, treasurer; Lydia A. Churchill, secretary.
Our next meeting will be held the last Wednesday in June, 1909, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Balcom, Painted Post, N. Y. Our hearts are filled with gratitude to our Heavenly Father that death has not entered our ranks as a family circle during the past year. The closing exercises ended with singing, "When the roll is called up yonder." The parting hand was given to all with a heartfelt wish that we may all meet again at our next reunion.
Lydia A. Churchill,
Secretary.
From The Elmira Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, Fri., Aug. 7, 1908:
LEONARD - The 19th annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held Wednesday, August 26, in Three Fall glen, Ridgebury. I. H. Leonard, secretary, Wellsburg, N. Y., R. F. D., No 55.
From The Steuben Courier, Bath, New York, Fri., Sept. 4, 1908:
The twentieth annual reunion the Leonard family was held at the home of Roswell Morse on Wednesday, August 26. Fifty-two members of the family were present, including representatives from Campbell, Savona, Bradford, Painted Post, and Caroline, Schuyler county. Rev J. W. Miller, of Millerton, Pa., gave an address. A program was rendered. All enjoyed the occasion. The next reunion will be held at the home of Fred Balcom in Painted Post the third Wednesday in June.
From The Herald, Hammondsport, New York, Wed., Aug. 18, 1909:
Leonard Reunion.
The twenty-first annual reunion of the Leonard family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Balcom, Painted Post, N. Y., Wednesday, August 4th, 1909. The day was perfect, and not an incident occurred to mar the festivities.
More than 60 relatives and friends were present, and the occasion was enjoyable.
Among those from a distance were: Mr. and Mis. A. H. Hoover, Toronto; Mrs. Ann, W. Wilson, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Mrs. Osee Fox, Fostoria, Ohio; Mrs. Emily Sherman, Mrs. E. Barbank, Shinglehouse, Pa.
Letters of regret were received from C. D. Yonkers and family, Bowling Green, Ohio, Much credit is due Mr. and Mrs. Balcom for their untiring efforts for the comfort of the guests.
The exercises consisted of the address of welcome by the president; prayer by the chaplain followed by music; singing, select reading and recitations, which was attentively listened to.
The report of the secretary showed the financial part perfect; also that two deaths have occurred during the past Year: Ira M. Wood at his home in the town of Wayne, December 12th, 1908, in his 67th year, and George Eugene, infant Bon of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Littell in Bradford February 22nd, 1909.
As on several former reunion, the host and hostess were presented a set of solid silver teaspoons by Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hoover, at a token of love and esteem.
Mr. Hoover also presented the secretary with a solid silver medal, in appreciation of her faithful services during the past fifteen years, which was received with heartfelt thanks.
The following executive committee was appointed: A. B. Hoover, George Paddock, Heman Churchill, Henry F. Morse, Robert Best.
That the next reunion may be as pleasant and that the organization may continue to survive with increased interest for many long years to come was the wish of all present.
From The Advocate, Bath, New York, Aug. 17, 1910:
Leonard Reunion. The 22nd Annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 31st, 1910 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Littell at Bradford, N. Y.
From The Elmira Star Gazette, Elmira, New York, Aug. 1911:
LEONARD REUNION.
The twenty-third annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held in Three Falls glen, Wednesday, August 30. All relatives and friends are cordially invited.
From The Herald, Hammondsport, New York, Wed., Aug. 16, 1911:
Leonard
The twenty-third annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held on Wednesday, August 30th, 1911, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Keifer, Bradford. N. Y. All relatives are requested to be present.
LYDIA A. CHURCHILL, Sec'y.
From The Steuben Courier, Bath, New York, Fri., Aug. 9, 1912:
The twenty-fourth annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held on Wednesday, August 28, at the home of Henry Morse at Curtis.
From The Elmira Star Gazette, Elmira, New York, Mon., Aug. 19, 1912:
LEONARD REUNION.
The annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held in Three Fall Glen, near Wellsburg, on Wednesday, August 28. Fred Lefler is secretary.
From The Waverly Free Press & Tioga County Record, Fri., July 19, 1912, p. 9:
Additional Owego News - Leonard Family Reunion. The annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held at the fairgrounds in this village on Thursday, August 22.
From The Waverly Free Press & Tioga County Record, Fri., Aug. 30, 1912, p. 4:
Leonard Family Reunion. The annual reunion of the Leonard family was held last Thursday on the Fair grounds In Owego. There were about 60 present, many coming from a distance. A bountiful dinner was served in the dining hall. At the business session which followed the dinner hour, it was decided to hold the reunion for the year 1913; at the same place, the date to be decided by the officers. The following are the officers of the association: President William Leonard of Dushore, Pa.: Vice President, Frank Leonard of Sayre, Pa.: Secretary and Treasurer, Grace Stutler of Tioga Center.
From The Cortland Democrat, Cortland, New York, Fri., Aug. 30, 1912:
Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Leonard and their daughter Ella were in Owego last Thursday attending the annual reunion of the Leonard family.
From The Herald, Hammondsport, New York, Wed., Aug. 13 & Aug. 20, 1913:
Leonard Family.
The twenty-fifth annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 1913, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Smith, Coopers, All relatives are cordially invited.
Lydia A. Churchill, Secretary.
From The Steuben Farmers' Advocate, Bath, New York, Wed., Sept. 3, 1913:
Leonard Reunion.
The twenty-fifth annual reunion of the Leonard family was held on Wednesday, Aug. 27. 1913, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Smith, Coopers, N. Y. The weather was fine.
There were seventy present and all enjoyed the bountiful dinner and the way the tempting food disappeared proved the fact there was no dyspeptic in the Leonard family. Dinner over, the company was called to order by the president; singing by the choir; prayer by Millie Morse; select reading, "Reunion Day," by Anna Brown. Two little twin boys, Ernie and Ernest Smith, favored us with some violin music. The names of all the relatives that have died since the first reunion in 1889 were read. There were 29 in number. There was only one death in our family circle last year. George D. Paddock died at his home near Bradford, N. Y., the 31st day of May, 1918, aged 63 years. O how we miss the loved ones gone before, but our loss is their gain, we can only say:
"Servant of God well done;
Thy glorious warfare's past,
The battle's fought, the race is won.
And thou art crowned at last"
The exercises were closed by singing, God be with you till we meet again. We as a circle of relatives feel very grateful to Mr. Smith and family for doing all in their power to make it pleasant for the friends who attended the reunion. We found only too soon that night was approaching and we must return to our homes, and when the parting hand was given and the good-byes were said we all hoped to meet at our next reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith at Painted Post, N. Y. Lydia A. Churchill,
Secretary.
From The Gilboa Monitor, Gilboa, New York, Thurs., Sept. 4, 1913:
Grand Gorge.
Mrs. D. S. Booth is this week attending a reunion of the Leonard family at Triangle, Broome Co.
From The Steuben Courier, Bath, New York, Fri., Aug. 14, 1914:
Leonard Reunion. The 26th annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1914, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Smith, of Painted Post. All relatives are invited.
From The Herald, Hammondsport, New York, Wed., Aug. 19, 1914:
Leonard Reunion
The twenty-sixth annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 1914, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Smith, Painted Post. All relatives are invited.
Lydia A. Churchill, Sec'y.
From The Cortland Democrat, Cortland, New York, Fri, Aug. 28, 1914:
Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Leonard and their daughters Ella and Laura attended the Leonard family reunion which was held at Ross Park, Binghamton, last Thursday.
From The Roxbury Times, Roxbury, Delaware, New York, Sat., Sept. 2, 1916:
Leonard Family Reunion.
On Wednesday the annual reunion of the Leonard family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Reader in Montgomery Hollow. There were about sixty of the relatives gathered together from different parts of the State. A dinner was served by Mr. and Mrs. Reader, which was much appreciated by all in attendance. This reunion brings together each year many relatives that have a good visit and makes it a very enjoyable affair for all who are able to attend.
(From the same page):
Home and Vicinity News...
Mr. and Mrs. Asa Leonard, Mrs. P. Leonard and Miss Nellie Leonard of Triangle, have been spending the past week with relatives in this place.
From The Homer Republican, Homer, New York, Thurs., Aug. 23, 1917:
Miss Laura Leonard was in Tioga Center last Thursday attending the Leonard family reunion.
From The Steuben Farmer's Advocate, Bath, New York, Wed., Nov. 7, 1917, p. 8:
Savona, Nov. 6 The twenty-ninth annual reunion of the Leonard family was held at Dundee at the residence of Mrs. Augusta Ellis. The illness of the secretary and of members of her family prevented an earlier report of the reunion. The day began with a storm, but cleared toward noon, so that in spite of the unpromising weather of the morning a company of fifty relatives and friends were present, coming from Buffalo, Rochester, Savona, Campbell, Pulteney, Starkey. Bradford and South Bradford. A most bountiful dinner was served to which the guests did ample justice. No regular program had been arranged, but Miss Brundage of Dundee, gave a humorous recitation which was greatly enjoyed. There have been no births or marriages and only one death that of William H. Sherman during the past year. The following officers were elected: President, John Beard; Vice-President, A. H. Moore; Secretary, Mrs. Anna B. Robbins and. Treasurer, Mrs. Susan Paddock. The next meeting will be with Mr. and Mrs. John Beard of Bradford.
From The Steuben Farmer's Advocate, Bath, New York, Wed., Sept. 1, 1920:
Bradford. The annual reunion of the Leonard family was held at the home of Mr. Roy Owens on Wednesday last.
From The Albany Evening Journal, Albany, New York, Wed., Aug. 29, 1923
Oneonta. The annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held in Neahwa park, this city, to-morrow.
From The Evening Leader, Corning, New York, Sat., Sept. 8, 1923:
LEONARD REUNION ATTENDED BY 70
The annual reunion of the Leonard family was held Wednesday at the home of W. E. Smith on West Water street, Painted Post. About 70 members of the families and several friends attended.
Henry Morse was elected president at the business meeting, with John Beard, vice president, and Benjamin Littell, secretary and treasurer. The invitation of Augustus Cummings of Coopers Plains was accepted for next year's reunion.
From The Evening Leader, Corning, New York, Sat., Aug. 14, 1925: (Republished in 1940)
The 28th annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Barnett Morse, 63 Gorton street, this city, Saturday, August 21. All relatives are cordially invited.
From The Elmira Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, Thurs., Sept. 2, 1926, p. 4:
LEONARD REUNION.
The ninth annual reunion of the Leonard Family will be held at the home of Mrs. Anna Roblyer of 320 Dewitt Avenue, Sept. 12. All relatives are invited to attend.
From The Elmira Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, Thurs., Aug. 2, 1928:
LEONARD REUNION.
The 11th annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held Sunday at the home of C. J. Leonard at Corning, R. D. 4. Take glasses, silver, cups, sandwiches and one other article of food for the table.
From The Cortland Democrat, Cortland, New York, Aug. 16, 1928:
Harford Mills - Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Leonard attended the Leonard family reunion at Ideal park, Endicott, Saturday.
From The Elmira Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, Sat., Aug. 3, 1929:
LEONARD FAMILY REUNION.
The 12th annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held Sunday, Aug. 11, at the home of Jerome Leonard, two miles north of Painted Post. Take silver, cups and sandwiches for family and one other article of food.
From The Evening Leader, Corning, New York, Thurs., Aug. 22, 1929:
Leonard Family Holds Reunion.
75 Present at Annual Gathering
of Relatives at Eldred Home at Curtis.
The 41st annual reunion of the Leonard family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Eldred at Curtis, about 75 were present. Dinner was served under the family tent.
The officers elected for the coming year are: Henry Morse, president: Fred Balcom, vice-president; and Benjamin Little, secretary and treasurer. The next reunion will be held at the home of Benjamin Little at Bradford.
Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Balcom and son, Frederick, Mrs. Edward Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eygabroat and daughter, Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dunham and daughter. Eleanor. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Drake and Roswell Morse of Painted Post. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bennett and son. Luther and Mrs. Dana Smith of Elmira, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Morse, Elwin Morse, Sr., Bobby Sr., Bobby Morse, Elwin, Jr., Mrs. Burt Morse and daughters, Marian, Alberta and Constance, Mrs. Susie Souls and daughters, Anna and Beatrice, Mrs. Guss Cummings, Mildred, Marian, Beulah, Belva and Marvin Cummings and Francis Enis of Corning, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jones of Caton, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Smith of Coopers, Henry Shaver, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Little and son. Earl and Vivian Owens of Bradford. Mr. and Mrs. George Hollenbeck, of Prattsburg, Mr. and Mrs. George Turnbull and Miss Louise Carelton. Mr. and Mrs. Coral Smith and sons. Clyde and Marion and Henry Morse of Curtis.
From The Elmira Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, Tues., Aug. 5, 1930:
LEONARD REUNION.
The 13th annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held Sunday, Aug, 10, at Hoffman Park.
Take cups, silver and sandwiches for the family and one other article of food.
From The Elmira Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, Sat., Aug. 1, 1931 & Thurs., Aug. 6, 1931:
LEONARD REUNION.
The 14th annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held Sunday, Aug. 9, at Enfield Glen State Park, upper entrance. Take cups, silver, sandwiches and two lemons for family and one other article of food. Plates will be furnished. Dinner at 1 o'clock sharp.
From The Evening Leader, Corning, New York, Mon., Aug. 10, 1931:
Plan Leonard Reunion. The forty-third annual reunion of the Leonard family will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eygabroat, 335 East High Street, Painted Post, Saturday.
From The Evening Leader, Corning, New York, Wed., Aug. 31, 1932:
Leonard Family Holds Reunion.
About 65 Members of Family and Friends Attend Annual Meeting at Campbell.
The 44th annual reunion of the Leonard family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mosher, Campbell R. D. 1, August 20. About 65 friends and relatives were present. Guests attended from Bradford, Prattsburg, Corning, Big Flats, Painted Post, Coopers, Campbell, Buffalo and Rochester. After enjoying a picnic dinner, served under a tent on the front lawn the afternoon was spent in visiting and renewing acquaintances.
The officers elected for the coming year were: president, Ray Dunham, Painted Post; vice-president, Frank Eygabroat, Painted Post: secretary and treasurer, Benjamin Littell.
The next reunion will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dunham of Pine street in 1933.
From The Evening Leader, Corning, New York, Aug. 22, 1933:
Leonard Family Holds Reunion - Elmira Man is Elected President and Painted Post Resident Vice-president.
The 45th annual reunion of the Leonard family was held Saturday at the home of W. Ray Dunham In Painted Post. Officers were elected for the ensuing year with Thomas H. Bennett of the Elmira road, president: Cecil Eygabroat of Painted Post, vice-president; Benjamin S. Littell of Bradford, secretary and treasurer. Mrs. T. H. Bennett was named chairman of the table committee and Mrs. Lyle Husted of Bradford, chairman of the entertainment committee.
The next reunion will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Bennett on the Elmira road.
Those who attended the reunion Saturday were: Elwin Morse, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Cummings, Mildred Cummings. Belva Cummings, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Morse, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Burt Morse, Marion Morse, Alberta Morse. Constance Morse, Margaret Clark. Mrs. Susie Sorle, all of Corning: W. Ray Dunham, Clara M. Dunham, Eleanor Ann Dunham. Frank Eygabroat, Lillian Eygabroat. Harry Eygabroat, Pearl Eygabroat. Shirley Eygabroat. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Balcom, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Drake, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Eygabroat, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith, of Painted Post.
Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Owens, John Owens, Vivian Owens, Wilson Vine, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Husted, Earl Littell, of Bradford; Evangeline Eldred, Mrs. Ray Knowles, Esther Knowles, Harold Knowles, Jannith Knowles. Gladys Knowles, William Knowles, of Campbell; Henry Shaver, Bath, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester, Greta Smith, Coopers Plains; Lou Bergh, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Bennett, Luthur Bennett of Elmira; Mr. and Mrs. George C. Draper, Esther Ann Draper, Junior Draper, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rowe, Jack Rowe, Jr., Rochester; Mr. and Mrs. George F. Hildebrandt, Ilion.
From The Elmira Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, Thurs., July 20, 1933:
LEONARD REUNION
Watkins Glen-Fifty descendants of the William and Jane Leonard families held their annual reunion recently at the Tim Leonard Rod and Gun Club at Ondawa Lake, Pa. Guests were present from Syracuse, Big Flats, Elmira, Watkins Glen, Columbia Cross Roads, Big Pond, Wellsburg. The reunion next year will be held at the same place on the second Saturday in August.
From The Evening Leader, Corning, New York, Thurs., Aug. 23, 1934:
The 17th Reunion held.
The 17th annual reunion of the Leonard family was held at Lakeside Park, Watkins Glen, Friday. A large attendance was reported at the affair. It was decided to hold the 1935 reunion at the home of Earl Leonard of Hornby.
From The Evening Leader, Corning, New York, Tues., July 28, 1936:
Bath Man President of Leonard Family.
Large Attendance at Second Annual Reunion Sunday at Denison Park.
The second annual reunion of the Leonard family was held in the large pavilion at Denison Park Sunday afternoon. The following officers were elected: president, George Leonard of Bath; vice-president, Eb Leonard of Scio; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Fred Louy of Corning. The next reunion will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Leonard of 227 Washington avenue in Bath on the last Sunday in July, 1937.
The following contributed to the program: Miss Audry Ashurst, two tap dances; Bernard Dailey, drum and Hawaiian guitars; Rita Dailey, two songs; Herbert and Bertha Leonard, accordion and mouth organ solos; Mrs. C. P. Dailey, mouth organ solo. The program was closed by the entire group singing "The Old Rugged Cross".
The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Chester VanDusen and children, Harold, Leonard, Vivian of Newark; M R. and Mrs. Floyd Leonard and son Donald of Cato; Mr. and Mrs. Eb Leonard and children, Bertha and Herbert, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leonard and children, Herman, Charles, and Edward of Scio; Mr. and Mrs. George Leonard of Bath; Mrs. Ellen Bennett, George Linden and Philip Turner of Osceola, Pa.; Mrs. Dan Travis and children Herbert, Dan and Mary Ellen, Miss Alma Cole of Painted Post; Ernest Leonard of Montour Falls; Mrs. Mary Thomas, Mrs. T. P. Dailey and children, Bernard, Rita and Paul of Elmira; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Louy and children, Mildred and Joseph of Corning.
From The Binghamton Press, Binghamton, New York, Sat., July 29, 1939:
Leonard Reunion
Descendants of Chauncey and Mary Ann Leonard will hold their reunion in En-Jole park, Endicott, Saturday, Aug. 12. Dinner will be served at noon.
From The Binghamton Press, Binghamton, New York, Sat., Aug. 6, 1940:
Leonard Reunion
The 30th annual Leonard reunion will be held at En-Jole park, Endicott, Saturday, Aug. 10.
From The Evening Leader, Corning, New York, Mon. Aug. 19, 1940, p. 4:
Looking Backward through files of the The Leader.
15 Years Ago.
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1925.
At the 37th annual reunion of the Leonard family held in Big Flats, Henry Morse of Coopers Plains was named President.
From The Evening Leader, Corning, New York, Mon. Aug. 19, 1940, p. 7:
Post Man Elected
Leonard Clan Head
The 52nd annual reunion of the Leonard family was held Saturday on the picnic grounds at Denison Park. Cecil Eygabroat of Painted Post was chosen president; Harry Eygabroat of Painted Post, vice president; and B. B. Littell of Bradford, secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Harry Eygabroat is chairman of the table committee. Next year the reunion will be held on the third Saturday in August at Denison Park.
Present were: Lillian Eygabroat, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Eygabroat, Joyce Eygabroat, Ida M. Balcom, Frederick Balcom, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dunham, Eleanor Dunham, Mrs. Mary Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Reid Heliker, Myrna Heliker. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eygabroat, Shirley Eygabroat, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Drake of Painted Post; Patricia Lou Smith of Ithaca; Mar Beard, Sophie Lewis, Sarah Keefer. Lea Ray Owens, John Owens, James Bassett, B. S. Littell, Lola Littell of Bradford; Mrs. Bert Morse and daughter Constance of Rochester: Erva E. Hildebrandt of Ilion; Susan Soule of Dundee; Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Husted, Elwin Morse, Barnett W. Morse of Corning.
The Afton Enterprise, Afton, New York, 1942:
The Leonard reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Smith of Maple Street. Guests were present from Brookvale, N. Y., Bainbridge and Binghamton. Mr. Smith's mother from Binghamton spent a couple of days at the Smith home.
The Evening Leader, Corning, New York, Fri., Aug. 29, 1952:
Looking Backward. 25 Years Ago.
Monday, Aug. 29, 1927
The 39th annual reunion of the Leonard family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Balcom, 318 East High Street, Painted Post, recently.
From The Evening Record, Amsterdam, New York, Thurs., Aug. 20, 1959:
Mr. and Mrs. John Leonard attended the Leonard reunion. Sunday, at Maria Lake. (Mariaville Lake)
About 45 persons were present.
From The Review-Times, Oxford, New York, Aug. 18, 1966:
It will be a busy day at the Matt Hibbard home Sunday. Aug. 21. Following church services the Leonard family reunion will be held at the Hibbard home. Later in the afternoon, from 4 to 6 a reception will be held to honor Mr. and Mrs. Asa Leonard's 50th wedding anniversary. All their friends and relatives are cordially invited to come and greet the happy couple.
From The Stamford Mirror Recorder, Stamford, New York, Wed., Aug. 20, 1975:
Mr. and Mrs. Burdette G. Long attended the Leonard family reunion at Whitney Point on Saturday. It was the 63rd reunion, and there were about 60 present from four states: Ohio, North Carolina, Florida, and New York state. Officers re-elected were Matthew Hibbard of Whitney Point as president and Miss Emma Best, Middleburgh, as secretary treasurer.
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