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THE DUNCAN REUNIONAugust 22, 1921), in a pleasantgrove once owned by grandfather Jsiah Duncan, was'held a re-unoin for vhu survivors of the Duncanfamily.Among Lho.se present were many •neighbors and friends not related to the Duncan family. There was .1 crowd, estimated at from 400 to 500 people. About 125 people were . lined up related 'lo the family by blood or marriage.At noon there was a splendid dinner served with boxes and baskets 1 fille\with good things to eat.Four generations were tapresent-l ed. Mr. Giles Francis and family, of ' Oblong, Illinois, were present. After dinner an interesting talk was made by Rev. David Ragan, who is 82 years old. He related some of the experiences of the early Settlers, such as living in log cabins with board doors and holes in the walls for windows, and puncheon floors. He said lie was a large boy before he had a pair^of shoes. Mr. W. A. Inman also made an interesting talk, more along the lino of the history of the Duncan and Inman families. An interesting talk was also made by Rev. McBride. There was music, both vocal and instrumental. MY. Inman gave a few selections on his trusty old Violin; he also read h poem of his own production,* of the soUUer boy3 of the world ^'r.All present had an enjoyable day,and before departing an announcement was iparle for the second reunion to be held in August, 1021.ONE WHO WAS THERE
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Jasonville Leader
Jasonville, Indiana, US
Wed, Aug 25, 1920
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