Reunion: James Family, 1936, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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>From the October 2, 1936 Winnfield News-American


500 Attend James Family Reunion at Hudson Sunday


Jameses and descendants of former Jameses for a hundred years in the past
numbering approximately 500 assembled at the old Hudson Camp Meeting grounds
last Sunday for the annual family reunion.  They came from Texas and Louisiana
for this one annual feast and get-together day that marks and records the
progress of a great family living in a great section and one that has made its
mark on the historical events of all North Louisiana.

Uncle Tom James, now in his ninety-second year, was present with his ready wit
and talk for all those present.  heralded and recognized as the leader of the
James family his counsel and advice is heeded on many occasions despite his
maturing years.  His son, John James of Columbia, acted as presiding officer
of the day at the business session, and later elected chairman to succeed the
late Dr. D. E. James, elected last year to that office.  
W. Leo Sowers was reelected secretary-treasurer.

The address of welcome was delivered by Wesley Boyett and the response was
made by Carey McKaskle of Sterlington.  Short talks were made by the
representative of each family present, after which Wayland Smith reported
progress in assembling and compilation of data toward a complete family
history.

(Submitted by Greggory Ellis Davies, Winnfield, Winn Parish, LA.)