Dazey - 1899
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 28 July 1899
July 23, 1899, is a day that will ever be cherished by the Dazeys, it being the first reunion of the family ever held. The happy occasion took place in the beautiful grove on the home of Albert Dazey, one and one-fourth miles southwest of New Richmond, Ind. Early in the morning the relatives began to arrive, where there had been everything done to greet those that had not met for years some never before. The tables had been set under the spreading branches of the sturdy old oaks, where everything that loving hearts and willing hands could think of had been prepared to tempt the palate till the tables bent under the weight. There were thirty-eight at one table and all were happy to greet again those they loved. After dinner the relatives were placed in a group, where they were photographed (making quite a bouquet of daisies), ranging from the age of fifty-six to six weeks old. There were forty-four relatives present. In the afternoon the friends were cordially invited to call, which was accepted, as the continual coming and going of vehicles was the testimonial of the good wishes of their many friends The reunion was a grand success, therefore, they decided to continue them every year. May God be with them till they meet again. Those present were: William Dazey, of Chicago Messrs and Mesdames Charles Dazey, of Elmdale; Albert Dazey, of New Richmond; Chas. Blown, of Elmdale; Samuel Brown, of Odell; Marcus Bowers, of Wingate T. M. Browning, of Lafayette; Alpheus Wilhite, Diana, Ill; Mesdames Millie Kemble, Nancy Dazey, New Richmond; Misses Winnie Dazey, Roxy Dazey, and Flossie Dazey, of Elmdale, Arie Dazey, Mamie Dazey, Minnie Kemble and Mintie Kembie, of New Richmond, Elma Brown, of Odell; Messrs. Clinton Dazey and Ira Dazey, of Crawfordsville, Clarence Kemble, Raymond Kemble, Walter Kemble, Aaron Kemble and Grant Dazey, of New Richmond, Barnum Dazey, Charles Dazey, jr., and Clifford Dazey of Elmdale, William Brown and Carl Brown, of Odell, Lawrence Brown, Versie Crouch Brown, of New Richmond, Fred M. Browning, of Lafayette, Emerson Wilhite. Arther Wilhite and James Wilhite, of Diana, III. -- thanks so much to Kim H