INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS
|
|
I. WORDS OF WELCOMEGeorgeania Stockton Lockwood, her sister Alice Stockton Burke, and their sister Ida Stockton Martin, as well as Georgeania's daughter, Jo Lynn Devoe, were great hostesses for our reunion held July 16th, 17th, and 18th, 2004, in Missoula, Montana. We had 72 present. It was a great reunion. We had a great catered meal, plenty of good food, and lots of visiting.II. DOOR PRIZES1. Oldest Lady Present: Although Georgeania was present, she declined the gift. It was presented to Dorothy Peck Kerber, Daighter of Fred Stockton Peck, granddaughter of George Washington and great granddaughter of Hiram and Lucretia. Dorothy is 79 years old and lives in Fresno, California.
2. Oldest Man Present: This prize went to Robert Stockton, the son of Charles Wesley, grandson of Levi madison Stockton, and great grandson of Hiram Stockton. He is 78 years old and lives in Longmont, Colorado.
3. Youngest Male and Female Present: The winners were Daniel and Susanna Jones. Both are the children of Lisa Griswell Jones, grandchildren of Margie Peck Griswell Bowles, great grandchildren of Fred Stockton Peck, great-great grandchildren of George Washington Stockton, and great-great-great grandchildren of Hiram and Lucretia Stockton. Daniel is four years old and Susanna is 2 years old. They live with their mom, Lisa, in Fort Lewis, Washington.
4. Couple Married the Longest Time: Robert and Inez Stockton won that prize, having been married fifty-three (53) years. Robert is a descendant of Levi Madison Stockton and they reside in Longmont, Colorado.
5. Couple Married the Shortest Time: Johnny and Karen Stockton had that honor, having been married only two (2) years. Johnny is the son of Clyde Stockton and resides in Bend, Oregon. He is a descendant of James Carl Stockton. |
|
7. Couple With The most Children: Dottie and Melvin Stockton got the prize for having the most children. Melvin is a descendant of Lewis Sherman Todd Stockton. He and Dottie live in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
8. Person With The Most Grandchildren: Bessie Lou Marenda received that honor. Bessie is a descendant of James Carl Stockton and she lives in Rapid City, South Dakota.
9. Best Fish Story Told: Johnny Stockton, son of Clyde Stockton, told the biggest whopper. He is a descendant of James Carl Stockton and lives in Bend, Oregon.
10. Extra Door Prizes: Harry Allwein, husband of Sylvia Stockton Allwein, donated two pictures that he had drawn. Ellie Stockton, the wife of Clyde Stockton, who lives in Yreka, California, won one. Jordan Pippin, grandson of Sylvia Allwein, won the second picture. Jordan gave his picture to Lewis Peck, who lives in La Russell, Missouri.
III. ROLL CALL OF HIRAM & LUCRETIA STOCKTON
James Carl (J.C.)---------------32 George Washington (G.W.)-----33 Lewis Sherman (Todd)----------02 Total Attendance--72 |
IV. GROUP PICTURE TAKING
Each group of ancestors, starting with Levi Madison, James Carl, George Washington, and then Lewis Sherman were taken. For copies of any families, please contact Sylvia Allwein and she will let you know where to get a copy.
V. INVITATION
Cousin Bessie Lou Marenda and her daughters have gracefully agreed to host the next family reunion and it will be held in Rapid City, South Dakota in 2006. We know it will be a good one! We will have more information later, so please plan to attend if at all p[ossible.
VI. DONATIONS
We again had donations taken for the family that hosted the reunion. There are always extra expenses and they really appreciated the money. We had a great time and would like to thank them for all of their hard work.
|