This is a heads up so plans can be made for a reunion for the descendants OR ancestors of
James Monroe Phelan.
His siblings were:
1.Jeremiah T. married Lydia Ledbetter
2.Berryman Shepherd married Jane Cobb
3.Gideon Grant Phelan married Rebecca Jane Newton
4.Dicey B. married John H. Corzine
5.Rebecca married Silas Jones/Hughes/Corzine
6.Ipsy married John Caraker
7.Francis Marion married Catherine "unknown"
His chiildren were:
Elizabeth b 1849 married married Wm. Wall Settlemoir
Josephine b. 1859 married Fred Schluter
Virginia b. 1864 married Fred Miller
Emma b. 1867 married John Riley Daywalt
Anna Lucinda b. 1869 married Robt H. Gossett
Amanda b 1874 married Robt. L. Gossett
We have set it for JUNE 26th in Dongola, Union Co., IL. This is the same week-end as the
Dongola Homecoming so early plans are needed to make hotel reservations. The closest
motel is the Super 8 in Anna, IL (618-833-1888) and the rate is $65. In checking their
main website its looks like you can get a 10% discount if reservations are made through
them. They have a meeting room available and I am working on securing that for a meeting
point where we can perhaps meet initially and pick up packets, maps, etc. etc.
Because all the locations we visit will be in Dongola, I also have reserved the Dongola
Community Center for the day of the 26th so we perhaps can meet there off & on during
the day. Because it is the Dongola homecoming it is unclear if the community center can
provide chairs so I'll be working on that. I'll also check on restaurants and let
you know what's available.
Most importantly, since there are so many descendants not on line, I'd appreciate
mailing addresses of any you know of so that I can send out notices. Even if you have
mentioned it to them, I'd still like to send them an invitation by mail.
If there is anyone living in the Dongola area who could assist, I'd sure appreciate
any HELP or IDEAS.
Glenda
The June 26th PHELAN reunion in Dongola, Union Co., Il has been cancelled.
Glenda