Reunions

Reunion:  Louks/Loucks 2001

Posted by Ken Loucks ~ November 17, 1999.

CASSELMAN FAMILY REUNION - 2000
CASSELMAN ANCESTRAL SOCIETY REUNION 2000
JULY 7,8 & 9, 2000

Sept 9, 1999

Dear Fellow Casselman or Friend;
The Casselmans are planning to hold a second major international family reunion during July 7, 8 & 9, 2000 at Morrisburg in Eastern Ontario. All Casselmans, Castlemans, and variants of the name, and their descendants, both maternal and paternal, and friends, are invited to meet and socialise with their relatives and friends and help to trace their ancestry.

The first major Casselman Family reunion was held at Morrisburg in 1984 to expand and validate Casselman Family genealogy and to document and study the historical chronology of the family. It was a huge success. Upwards of 2000 people attended this event from Canada, Germany, the United States and France. This time the attendance is expected to exceed the number of people in 1984.

Please assist by making the reunion known to others who might be interested in attending. If possible, have it publicised in your local media.

One of the primary purposes of the Casselman Ancestral Society is to produce for posterity an accurate and extensive genealogical record of our family. If you are descended from this family, our genealogists want to be sure to include each one of you in the family tree. Several North American Casselman genealogists will be present at the 2000 Reunion.

Even if you are unable to attend, would you kindly take the time to fill out and return the enclosed pedigree chart to the CASSELMAN FAMILY REUNION 2000, BOX 607, TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH DUNDAS, MORRISBURG, ON, K0C 1X0.

The genealogists would also be interested in any other general information or pictures which you might have regarding the family. If you are registering, please return the enclosed chart with your
registration form.

The family is presently establishing a computerised database. If you have your family genealogy on a computerised database, it would be appreciated if you would send it in a computerised format along with the chart so it can be entered directly into the computerised database.

If you plan to attend, please complete the attached registration form.  Kindly indicate your interests too. This will assist us in finalising our plans. If you require confirmation of your registration or additional information, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope. You can also request this information via e-mail: mornet18@mor-net.on.ca

CASSELMAN REUNION 2000 EVENTS

1.Registration at Morrisburg Arena (Friday, July 7, and Saturday, July 8, 2000)
2.Genealogical Display and Information at Morrisburg Arena
- displays/charts/family pictures/albums/anecdotes
- computerised family database
- 208 foot long genealogical family wall chart
- internet display of genealogical sources
- family research
- other genealogical organisations and vendors and crafts
- family scrapbooks
3.Old time dance planned for Friday night, July 7, at Morrisburg
Arena. No admission fee; (pass the hat)
4.Picnic at Morrisburg Park at noon on Saturday, July 8, 2000. Bring
your own lunch; however lunch and refreshments can be purchased
from nearby restaurants. Organised games will be held.
5.Children's activities
- room with video of cartoons, clown, storyteller and treats.
- outdoor games in Morrisburg Park
6.Activities for bored spouses
- bridge, films(Drums along Mohawk, Last of Mohicans, etc}
- more to be arranged
7.Chicken barbecue - Saturday Night, July 8 at 4:30 p.m. (Available by pre-registration only, $8.00)
8.General Assembly Saturday evening, 7:30 p.m. at the Morrisburg Arena with guest speakers.
Theme: Casselman Family; A Genealogical & Historical Chronology -- Millennial Update
9. Ecumenical church service at Morrisburg arena at 11 a.m., Sunday.
Would any clergy members please indicate if interested in assisting
with service by contacting:  Reverend Donald Casselman, 29 - 1871 Oxford Ave, Brockville, ON
K6V 7B5, (Tel: 1 - 613 - 342-4593).
10.Evening Vespers Service Sunday evening 7:00 at St. John's Lutheran Church Riverside Heights, a church of historic significance to local family members.
11.Information and directions to tourist attractions and historic sites will be available at the arena, also from the phone number listed on the letter from the Seaway Valley Tourism.
National Archives, Ottawa - land petitions/land grants, censuses, etc.
Pioneer Upper Canada Village
Fort Wellington/Fort Henry
Mohawk Valley
- home of many Casselman Palatine ancestors
- Thousand Island Cruise or Rideau Canal Cruise
Local Casselman churches/cemeteries
Golf Courses
Fishing
12.Contacts

Casselman Ancestral Society
Township of South Dundas
P.O. Box 607
Morrisburg, ON K0C 1X0

mornet18@mor-net.on.ca

1-613-652-1286 (answering machine after 4 rings)
1-613-543-2045 (no machine)

Yours sincerely,
Casselman Ancestral Society

------------ Return Coupon Below ------------

REGISTRATION
$12.00 cdn. with a family cap of $35.00 cdn (if paid before Apr 1 2000)
$15.00 cdn. with a family cap of $35.00 cdn (if paid after Apr 1 2000)
NOTE: Family is defined as those living together at the same
address.
(please print)

Name _________________________________ Family Member
_____________________
Names
Address _____________________ _____________________

_____________________ _____________________

_____________________ _____________________

A registration fee of $__________ is enclosed for ---- people.

Reservation for Chicken BBQ $__________ for _______ people
($8.00 each)

I have included a donation of $____________

We plan to have souvenirs and other items available for sale. Would
you be interested in buying any of the following if they were sold?

T-shirts ___ caps___ crests___ pennants___ plates___ mugs___
pins___

Buttons___ Proceedings of the 1984 Reunion___ Casselman
cookbook___

Casselman Ancestral Society
Box 607
Morrisburg Ont. Canada
K0C 1X0

Reunion:  Hanes, Long ,Weir, Markle

August 7 & 8, 1999 ~ Utterson, Ontario, District of Muskoka (where many folks from Dundas pioneered c 1870)

Posted by Jane Hudel ~ June 1, 1999.
 

Reunion:  Louks/Loucks

July 2 & 3, 1999 ~ Highgate, Vermont

Posted by Ken Loucks ~ June 6, 1999.

Reunion:  Hanes, Long ,Weir, Markle

August 7 & 8, 1999 ~ Utterson, Ontario, District of Muskoka (where many folks from Dundas pioneered c 1870)

Posted by Jane Hudel ~ June 1, 1999.

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