Reunions

GILKERSON-GILKISON

Several family members have suggested that the family reunion not be held on a holiday weekend. This year it has been scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11 at Legion Hall, Legion Road, Paris, Ky. from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Will eat at 12:30 p.m.

Bring a covered dish for sharing and soft drinks of your choice. Utensils, plates, napkins, lemonade and coffee will be furnished. Bring your family tree information and anything you’d like to display for others to enjoy.

We are asking you to inform your children, brothers, sisters, et al and bring them with you. We want to have another large gathering again this year.

For more information call 859-987-4744 or 859-987-7670.

MULLIGAN

The descendants of George Lewis (1844-1923), and Mary William Ritchie (1850-1943) will hold their annual reunion on Saturday, Sept. 4 at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, 4-H building.

The reunion will start at 11 a.m. with a potluck lunch at 12:30 p.m. Attendees are to bring meat dish, covered dish, drinks and utensils to be shared by everyone.

Lewis and Mary had nine children: James Lafayette (1872-1961), William Henry (1875-1956), Mattie Elizabeth (Frank) Jones (1877-1969), Samuel (1880-1968), Thomas (1883-1958), Charley Taylor (1885-1930), Mary Louisa (Royal Zebedee) New (1888), John Newton (1891-1957), and Julie Frances (Stonewall Jackson) Sowder (1894-1965).

Bring good used, workable items to be auctioned. Also bring non-perishable food item for a needy family member.

For more information contact Shirley Mulligan Swartz at 513-738-1613 or email shirley041744@msn.com. Come enjoy the day. All spellings of Mulligan, Mullikin are welcome.

WAGONER

All descendants of John Samuel Wagoner and Nancy Ellen Dampier Wagoner are invited to the 55th Wagoner family reunion on Sunday, Sept. 12, at the Bourbon County Park, Legion Road, Paris, KY. The doors will open at noon and lunch will be served at 1 p.m.

John Samuel was born in 1851 and Nancy Ellen was born in 1852. They were married on Nov. 29, 1871, and became the parents of seven sons, Jessie Bruce, Harvey Marion, Edward Philip, Wilford Miles, Dove Francis, Ira Thomas and Samuel Florence. All of the seven sons married and fathered 42 children. Nancy died about 1924 and John Samuel died in 1926. Both are buried in the Millersburg Cemetery.

Those who attend are asked to bring the following: money to help with expenses; meat and large covered dishes to share and serving utensils; family photos, newspaper articles, stories, family information for genealogy records (births, marriages, divorces, deaths, etc,); obituary information for Memorial Book (newspaper clippings, and funeral hand-outs)

The following will be provided: plates, cups, napkins, eating utensils and drinks; games and activities for children.

Plan to attend and notify all of your family members and any other Wagoner descendants.

CLASS OF 1990

Harrison County High School Class of 1990 will celebrate their 20-year class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 28 at the Ramada Inn, 2143 N. Broadway, Lexington, Ky.

Social hour and registration will be held at 6:30 p.m. Buffet dinner and dance will follow with a cash bar offered.

Special room rate available for attendees and a professional photographer will be available for pictures.

For more information or questions call Helen Winkle at 859-221-5907. For Ramanda Inn reservations call 859-299-1261.

Cost is $25 in advance per person or $30 at the door per person.