The Kennamer reunions have been a delightful and fascinating annual event for the past 49 years to those of us who have been privileged to be in attendance at one or more of them. I have attended all 49.

Thanks to the reunions I have known many of the stalwarts of our family, male and female, and by whatever family name, and regardless of the degree of kinship. To those who have passed over the great divide, this brochure is dedicated, and I hope they, in that land beyond the vale, are as proud of us, the living, as we are of the beautiful heritage they left us.

No organization ever had a more attractive, capable and dedicated secretary than we had in Edith Kennamer Bramblett. Her reading of the minutes of the previous meeting became the highlight of the reunions, as the reader of this brochure will find, for herein are those minutes.

We are a corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of Alabama. The official name is The Kennamer Family Association of Alabama, Inc.

We meet at the Kennamer Pavilion and Museum in Kennamer Cove, Marshall County, Alabama, on the last Saturday in August each year.

We have met in good times and bad, depressions and prosperity, war and peace, rain and sunshine. All have been well attended and the food has been delicious and bountiful.

We started electing officers in 1942. The following have held the office of the President, in this order:

Ralph Kennamer

Walter J. Kennamer

David C. Kennamer, Jr.

Raymond A. Kennamer

Judge Charles Brents Kennamer

John R. Kennamer

N. D. Kennamer

Thomas J. Kennamer, Jr.

Charles S. Kennamer

Benny Kennamer

Edward R. Kennamer

Wendell Page

Denton M. (Johnnie) Kennamer

Billy Page Paul Kennamer

Robert Word, Jr.

Wendell Willard

Earl Kennamer

Brents Kennamer

The following have served as Secretary:

Edith Kennamer Bramblett

Louise S. Dunson

Wendell Page

Louise Kennamer Barclay

David C. Kennamer, Jr.

Edith Kennamer Bramblett

The following have served as Treasurer:

Carlos S. Kennamer

Sidney Kennamer

Elmer Page

W. Clay Woodall

David C. Kennamer, Jr.

The office of Historian has been held by John R. Kennamer, Willard Kennamer and Wendell Page.

The following have served or are serving as Trustees:

Barton Kennamer

Noel David C. Kennamer, Jr.

G. Denton Kennamer

Edward R. Kennamer

Raymond A. Kennamer

Henry Kennamer

Elton Kennamer

Lawrence Kennamer

Ralph Kennamer

Edith Kennamer Bramblett

Willard C. Kennamer

Walter J. Kennamer

Wendell Page

We have, from time to time, presented gifts to the oldest member resent, the youngest, the member who travelled the farthest distance to be present, and to the parent or parents with the most offspring present.

The primary purpose of the reunion is fellowship, but we also give the pledge of allegiance to the flag, sing, make speeches, listen to entertainment, and eat.

We have ended every reunion with all present joining in the singing of that fine old gospel hymn "God Be With You Till We Meet Again," and prayer.

Our Pavilion is to be enlarged before our 50th reunion, to be held Saturday, August 26, 1978, at which time we hope to have the biggest and best reunion ever, with President Dee Kennamer presiding.

This brochure is sent to you with my compliments. I hope you find it interesting, meaningful, and worthwhile. If you do, come join with us in our future meetings, for I believe the reunions will go on and on and on.

My father, my son, Brents, and I have served as President of the Association. Who knows, maybe my son, Winston, or one of my daughters, or a grandchild will on day be President, a high honor.

Best wishes,

Ralph Kennamer

Tuesday, Sept. 5,1972. The Birmingham News, page 13

BY BOONE AIKEN, News correspondent

AUBURN. There are family reunions and more family reunions in Alabama, particularly around this time of the year, but how many can claim their very own cove, complete with a pavilion in case of rain or a too enthusiastic sun?

Furthermore how many have their very own museum? Or a commercial picture postcard with their name and a picture of the ancestral home site?

No one knows exactly how many Kennamers there are today but at last count in 1942 there were 2.400 families.

On Aug. 21, Kennamers, from as far away as Oklahoma and "cousins by the dozens" gathered again at the Pisgah Church in Kennamer s Cove in Marshall County for the 44th annual reunion.

Earl Kennamer, Auburn University extension wildlife specialist, recalls when the first reunion was held he rode in style in the rumble seat of the family car from Selma to Kennamer's Cove. He also reports the huge picnic basket of food beside him arrived intact at the Aug. 15, 1929 affair but his friends rather doubt this astounding bit of information.

At that time more Kennamers arrives by buggy and wagon than by automobile, he said.

Always there has been a good crowd on hand whether the reunion was held on Thursday, Saturday or Sunday. One of the smallest occurred in 1942 when only 350 persons attended due to war conditions, lack of transportation and Kennamers in the armed services.

The Kennamer clan proudly announces its annual reunion is held "rain or shine, war or peace, depression or inflation, hot or cold, Republican or Democrat, pollution or smog, mini or maxi, hair or bald."

THEY REPORT their membership is made up of "farmers, preachers, teachers, merchants, students, retirees, secretaries, lawyers, housewives, beauticians, radio announcers, contractors, doctors, salesmen, bankers, druggists, and what-have-you."

A famous family member is Dr. Rexford Kennamer Hollywood physician to Elizabeth Taylor and Gary Cooper.

In 1965 a concrete block structure, 10'x30' was built to house family mementoes. Included are pictures of pioneer families, old family Bibles, family records, a 150-year-old quilt, a 50-year-old baby dress and arrow heads.

Although no one knows just how many persons actually showed up Sunday at the pavilion in Kennamer Cove Earl Kennamer, vice president of the Kennamer Family, Inc. said estimates between 500-1,000.

All with well-filled picnic baskets, of course.

On August 15^th, six miles south of Woodville, at Pisgah Church, in Kennamer Cove, was held the first Kennamer Family Reunion.

By actual count five hundred Kennamers and their kinfolks assembled. Many members of this large family from a distance were present to enjoy the day, a day long to be remembered by all present.

The morning was given over to meeting and greeting each other in social conversation.

At the noon hour was taken in enjoying an old time picnic dinner. There was enough food to feed a crowd three times as large. It is generally agreed that the day of miracles has passed, but when I saw some of the baskets of food taken up, after every one had eaten, I involuntarily thought of the Savior feeding the five thousand, and the baskets remaining.

In the afternoon many short speeches were made to the great delight of all. First on the program, was our genial editor, Hon. J. S. Benson, who kept the audience in laughter by his funny and appropriate stories. He was followed by Federal Judge Franklin Elmore Kennamer, of Tulsa, Okla., who made the principal speech of the day. He made a strong plea for the sanctity of the home, reverence to God, and obedience to Constitutional Government. Next Mr. D. P. Woodall, postmaster at Hillsboro, Ala., made an interesting speech. Dr. L. G. Kennamer, of Richmond, Ky., made a short and very appropriate speech.

Mr. P. H. Woodall, of Columbus City made a stirring appeal to the young folks to live for God and the Church. He was followed by Hon. T. J. Kennamer, U. S. Marshall of Birmingham, Ala., and in a happy speech. The last speaker on the program was Hon. Chas. B. Kennamer, District Attorney of Guntersville, Ala. It is needless to say that he made a good one. He said the majority of persons convicted by the courts are young educated men, and stressed the great need or moral training in the schools. That the colleges were not now giving this training as they should.

All speakers urged the parents to train their children in matters right or wrong and to learn obedience to parents and reverence to God.

The occasion was such a success that it was unanimously voted to hold another reunion next year.

There are a few things that can be said about Kennamer Cove that probably cannot be said truthfully about any other community in the state.

There have been only two murders in the Cove, which occurred ninety years ago. I am sure there has never been a divorce case in court in the whole 130 years since Hans Kennamer, with a large family of children settled among the Indians. Hans Kennamer and some of the five generations of his descendants are buried in Pisgah Cemetery, which is in sight of the D.A.R. school located on the brow of Gunter’s Mountain.

By: John R. Kennamer

From The Progressive Age of Thursday, August 22, 1929.

The annual Kennamer Reunion was largely attended. Many members of the clan from other states made the long pilgrimage to Kennamer Cove to make and renew old acquaintances. The large crowd of about 650 persons enjoyed the day very much. At an early hour, the crowd began to assemble to meet and greet each other. It would be impossible for me to name all who came from a distance. This large family has scattered to twenty-five states of this nation.

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde H. Kennamer, of Abilene Texas, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Kennamer of Dallas, Texas, Mr. A. E. Woodall of Grapevine, Texas, Mr. John Wayland Kennamer and family of Bessemer, Mr. J. R. Kennamer, and family, and Mr. T. J. Kennamer and family of Birmingham, Ala., made the long journey to be present at this reunion.

Messers. John, Luther, H. C. and Miss Bertie Kennamer of Dalton, Gal, made their first visit to the Cove which bears their name. Others came from Athens, Guntersville, Brown’s Valley, Scottsboro, New Hope, Langston and other places were well represented at this gathering.

"Uncle" Sebe Keel, a relative of some of the family was present. He was the oldest person there, being in his 91^st year. John S. Kennamer received a fine large melon as he is the oldest Kennamer in the state. He is 83 years old.

As the noon hour drew near, it was suggested that dinner be spread (some may say lunch, but it was not a lunch). It was the finest spread of good things to eat. After Jacob R. Kennamer had asked the blessing and the great crowd had done their utmost, there was left enough food to feed an army of a thousand. With dinner over the speaking began with the writer acting as toastmaster.

John Lowrey Kennamer, a Methodist minister of Dalton, Gal, made the first speech which was well received and entertaining. He was followed by J. R. Kennamer of Birmingham, who touchingly referred to his last visit to the Cove forty-eight years ago. Hon. J. S. Benson was called to make a speech and it is needless to say that he entertained the crowd. Next, Macklin S. Kennamer, a wholesale grocer, of Athens, Ala., made a fine speech, this being his first visit to the Cove. He was followed by Pat H. Kennamer of Columbus City who made a fervent appeal to all members of the clan to live for God and the right.

No speaking would be entirely complete without that brilliant District Attorney, Charles B. Kennamer, He thrilled the audience by his eloquence and read two letters from old friends of the family. Will J. Watson of Chattanooga and his brother A. A. Watson of Savannah, Tenn.

Several letters and telegrams were received from those who were unable to be present: Judge F. E. Kennamer, of Tulas, Okla., Dr. L. G. Kennamer of Richmond, Ky., Mrs. Rachel P. Morrison of Dodge, Texas and others.

I cannot close without commending the splendid conduct of every one present It was agreed to hold the next reunion at the same place, on August 20, 1931.

Progressive Age, August 1930

The third annual Kennamer Reunion was held Thursday, August 20^th in Kennamer Cove. The interest in these gatherings is growing. Many of the clan came from a distance to be present on this occasion. Many states had representatives present. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Walker Kennamer of Araan, West Texas traveled 1,500 miles; Mr. & Mrs. John W. Kennamer, their daughter, Ina; Mr. & Mrs. Grady Kennamer, son of John W. Kennamer, also Mr. Sam H. Kennamer, a brother came from Paris, Texas. Mr. John Lowry Kennamer, two daughters, Bonnie and Pauline; also Thomas Watson Kennamer and mother of Dalton, Georgia; Mr. W. C. Kennamer and daughter, Mildred of New York City; David Wendell Kennamer of Washington, D.C.; Dr. L. G. Kennamer, wife and three children of Richmond, Kentucky; Judge Franklin Elmore Kennamer, wife and son of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Mr. James A. Kennamer; Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Woodall and family; Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Hatfield and little daughter, all of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Many of the clan came from different parts of Alabama.

Judge Charles B. Kennamer and family and Miss Mary Kennamer of Montgomery. U. S. Marshall Thomas J. Kennamer, wife and two sons of Birmingham; Mr. J. Robert Kennamer and Sen. Jacob Sidney and other members of the family of Birmingham; John Waylon Kennamer of Bessemer; Mrs. Frank Kennamer with sons and daughters of Brown Valley; Mrs. W. W. Coplin and family; Mr. and Mrs. Milborn Bishop; Mrs. Walter Bishop; Mr. & Mrs. Stanhope Smith, their daughter, Elizabeth and her husband; Mr. & Mrs. Clay Woodall, Guntersville; Dr. & Mrs. W. E. Nod of Boaz; Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Bennett, children and Mrs. S. E. Bennett of Hartselle; Mr. Macklin S. Kennamer and son of Athens; Messers. A. T. and N. D. Kennamer and Prof. A. S. Kennamer of Huntsville; Mr. & Mrs. David R. Kennamer and family of New Hope; Mr. & Mrs. Walter Woody and others of New Hope; Mr. O. E. Woodall; Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Kennamer and family; Mr. & Mrs. Joe S. Kennamer; and Mr. & Mrs. Cent Kennamer of Columbus City, Mr. & Mrs. R. C. Moore and Florence Woodall of Langston; Mr. & Mrs. J. R. Kennamer, Jr., Section; Mr. & Mrs. C. S. Kennamer and family; Mr. & Mrs. Howard Kennamer; Supt. & Mrs. J. F. Hodges; Mr. & Mrs. Bently Thomas and family; Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Hodges; Messrs. Alvin Kennamer; Grady Jacobs; C. E. Spivey; James S. Benson and son, and others of Scottsboro. Mrs. Beulah Wilson of Sheffield, Mr. & Mrs. C. T. Hodges; Carrie and Charles of Sheffield.

There were Kennamers from Woodville, Paint Rock, and different places in Madison, Jackson and Marshall County. If your name does not appear, please remember, I am writing from memory.

Mr. John S. Kennamer of the Cove was the oldest person present. Miss Bonnie Jean Kennamer was the youngest person present. It did ones heart good to see Dr. Noel treat the little ones to the fine melons, more than 50 gallons of lemonade was given free.

The dinner was spread on two long tables with enough food to satisfy two thousand people. No words of mine could fully describe the viands as prepared by the hands of the fair women of the clan. Surely we are traveling in chariots of ease down the valley of plenty. Next year, Messers. Samuel Wininger and Walter Wann of Pisgah will come before dinner.

The speaking in the afternoon was marred somewhat by rain. U. S. Marshall Thomas J. Kennamer of Birmingham was toastmaster. The first speaker was Elder John L. Kennamer of Dalton, Georgia. He made a good speech which was most appropriate. Next on the program was Federal Judge F. E. Kennamer of Tulsa, Oklahoma. He made the chief address. I shall made no attempt to outline it, for it was so good it may appear in print in full later. He spoke on the subject "That the Nation that forgets God shall be turned into Hell." It should be printed in gold, framed and hung in every home in America.

Dr. L. G. Kennamer of Richmond, Ky., spoke on "The Three Divisions of Human Life, and the Three Reasons we are Here." It was a most timely and appropriate speech. The next speaker was John W. Kennamer of Paris, Texas. His well chosen remarks were received with great pleasure. He was followed by W. O. Kennamer who spoke on the "Natural Resources of the Cove." The rain stopped the speech of David Wendell Kennamer of Washington, D. C.

John R. Kennamer, Sr. Progressive Age August 27, 1931

All is in readiness for the Kennamer Reunion which is to be held at old Pisgah Church near Woodville next Saturday, August 20. This is an annual affair, and has grown in attendance each year. The committee is arranging a splendid program and it is expected that this will be one of the best held yet.

Progressive Age, Aug. 18, 1932

The reunion was a success from every point. The day was ideal; the crowd of one thousand the most orderly, congenial and agreeable; the music superb. the speaking fine; the dinner abundant and unexcelled. Everyone seemed to enjoy himself greatly, and I have never seen a greater gathering in all that makes life worth living.

No effort will be made to name all those from a distance, or the many friends whose presence and assistance were most helpful to make the occasion a success.

It was a soul-stirring and thrilling scene to see Hon. Will J. Watson of Chattanooga, meet many of his old students, whom he had not met in fifty-four years. He met only one patron of his school now living, John S. Kennamer, all the others have passed on. Mr. Kennamer is nearly 85 years old, born, reared and has never lived any place out of the Cove. Mr. Watson was accompanied by his wife, son and nephew. His speech was most interesting.

Hon. John F. Proctor, of Scottsboro, who taught school forty-four years ago at Pisgah, made an interesting speech, telling of the success of his students. Two became Federal Judges, others are making a success in life.

No reunion would be complete without some of the clan from Dalton, Ga. John L. Kennamer and Henry Clay Kennamer both made fine talks. Pat H. Kennamer of Columbus City, D. P. Woodall, of Hillsboro, made good talks. Miss Mary Benson gave a reading which was enjoyed by all. Judge Chas. B. Kennamer made a good extemporaneous speech as he makes no other kind. T. J. Kennamer acted as toastmaster.

We thought our preparations for the reunion were complete until we saw an airplane from Dalton, Gal, seeking a place to land. It was piloted by that intrepid and brilliant young William McKinley Kennamer, of Dalton, Ga. His friend, Mr. Gordon Mostetter, was his companion. They had great difficulty in locating the reunion and finally landed three miles away in a pasture of the late Robert D. Elkins.

We regret to have to report that the plane was wrecked in taking off with slight injury to Mr. Kennamer. We promise to have a better landing field next year.

This brings to the memory of the writer and others here the prophesy of Silas P. Wilson made in a speech in the old house on Pisgah’s Hill forty-eight years ago, that men would sometime fly like huge birds through the air.

Mr. Kennamer and Mostetter of Dalton, Gal, who had a mishap to their plane in a take-off Saturday, returned Tuesday with Mr. Gene Frick, an expert mechanic and pilot, with a new propeller and other fixtures, repaired the plane on the field and Mr. Frick piloted it back home. There were near a hundred people out to witness the take-off. It gratefully rose in the air to the great delight of all present.

Every member of the clan join in thanking the Scottsboro Hosiery Mill Band, the Dawson Brother’s String Band, and the Hill-Bryant-Clark-Kirkland Band for all the excellent music, and each one has the cordial invitation to come to the next reunion.

The next reunion will be held Saturday, August 26, 1933, if the Lord wills.

John R. Kennamer Progressive Age, Aug. 25, 1932.

Auqust 26, 1933, will long be remembered as the Fifth reunion of this clan and their friends. This gathering was the largest ever assembled in this part of the state to be fed free. The two hundred and sixty foot table was not quite sufficient to hold the many good things to eat.

The music made by the Scottsboro Hosiery Mill Band directed by Mr. John Hay, the Dawson Brothers String Band and the Martin String Bank was superb and enjoyed greatly by all present. The two selections by the Gunter’s Mountain Quartet were most favorably received.

The speech by Judge Franklin E. Kennamer of Tulsa, Oklahoma, graphically depicting the ills of this nation was indeed interesting. The speech by his brother, Judge Charles B. Kennamer of Montgomery, Ala., telling how to remedy some of our present day ills, was highly instructive. Other fine talks were made by Pat H. Kennamer of Columbus City, J. R. Kennamer of Birmingham, Mack Kennamer of Athens, and Elder W. W. Thompson of Huntland, Tennessee. One of the most eloquent speakers was Tom Watson Kennamer of Dalton, Ga.

There were many notable men and women there as guests of this clan from Jackson, Marshall and Madison Counties. Three or four candidates for Congress, Messrs. Watts, Walker and Carmichael were welcome guests at this reunion. No one was more welcome than Mr.
Mrs. Will J. Watson of Chattanooga. Mr. Watson taught a school at Pisgah in 1879. The roll of that school was read by J. R. Kennamer. Mr. Willard C. Kennamer of New York was appointed to attend the Kennamer reunion in Pennsylvania in 1934.

No other part of the reunion was quite so interesting as the two airplanes from Dalton, Ga. There was indeed a thrill not to be forgotten as Mack Kennamer with his beautiful wife sailed over the assembled throng in his new yellow plane and gracefully landed in the field nearby. A little later came Mr. B. J. Bandy and his handsome daughter in a red plane and safely came to earth like a huge bird. I wish I had the time and space to tell of all the members of the clan who came from a distance.

Hon. T. J. Kennamer of Birmingham and the writer acted as toastmasters. After a careful count with the expert estimates of many who have had experience, I am prepared to say that there were present at this reunion not less than 1,800 an a vast majority estimated the crowd at 2,000 persons. As chairman, I wish to extend thanks of all to the good ladies who prepared such a wonderful dinner and to W. G. and W. K. Kennamer for preparing the landing field for the airplanes,.

I am indeed happy to tell of the fine spirit of good fellowship and cooperation shown among all those present and may the benign influence of Almighty God guide us to a higher plan of living.

The next reunion will be held Aug. 25, 1934, if the Lord wills.

John R. Kennamer

The annual Kennamer family reunion, an occasion which yearly attracts hundreds of the clan to this country, will be held in Kennamer Cove, Saturday, August 25, 1934. At that time, members of the family will come by airplane, auto, and train from all parts of the United States. They will gather at the Pisgah Church in the Cove, south of Woodville, for a picnic and a reunion that has gained much promise throughout this and other states.

Kennamer will meet Kennamer during that day for the first time, probably in many years. Nor will that be the only treat for the occasion. Present at the picnic will be Kennamers who did not exist at the time of the last gatherings.

A long table beside the church will bring the Kennamers into their closest conference during the day. On this board will be spread such a repast as few coves in the South ever had known. John R. Kennamer of Woodville, who usually heads the table, probably will be back at his post again this year. Speeches, music and other entertainment will add to the day.

Federal Judge, F. E. Kennamer, of Tulsa, Okla.; Prof. P. D. Kennamer, San Benito, Texas; Dr. L. G. Kennamer, Richmond, Ky. and Federal Judge Charles B. Kennamer, Montgomery, are among the more prominent members of the family expected to be present.

From the Progressive Age Aug. 23, 1934

The sixth Kennamer family reunion held August 25, 1934, in Kennamer Cove, was attended by more than eight hundred of the clan and their friends. A splendid picnic dinner was served at the noon hour, which was enjoyed by everyone Present.

Judge Charles B Kennamer of Montgomery and Dr. L, G. Kennamer of Richmond, Kentucky were the orators of the day, and each made a speech long to be remembered by all present. Short speeches were made by others, Mr. W. S. Kennamer of Francis, Oklahoma, who left this county forty-five years ago, made a short talk. Mr. P. H. Kennamer of Columbus City, Mr. C. W. Brown of Bridgeport, Elders Joe Jones of Woodbury, Tennessee, and J. Hodge Alves of Mobile all made interesting short speeches.

It was agreed to hold the next reunion at the same place, August 24, 1935. Walter J. Kennamer, Willie R. Kennamer and Owen A. Kennamer were selected as a committee to manage the next reunion.

Hans Kennamer, the grand patriarch of this large family, whose bones have been resting in Mt. Pisgah’s cemetery in Kennamer Cove for one hundred years, came to this county six years before John Hunt discovered the great spring of Huntsville, twenty-one years before Jackson County was created and in this Cove was born the first white child in the great Tennessee Valley in Alabama.

It is to do honor and keep alive this blessed memory that his descendants down to the eighth generation meet yearly in these reunions.

John R. Kennamer Progressive Age, Aug. 30, 1934

The seventh annual reunion of the Kennamer family held Saturday, Aug. 24, 1935, in Kennamer Cove, was a great occasion. The music, the speaking, and the dinner were indeed splendid. The committee on arrangements had made every necessary preparation for an enjoyable day for all present. The Martin String Band of New Hope, and Wright String Band of Peter’s Cove, and Flora and Doris Kennamer, violinists, of Richmond, Ky., furnished music to the great delight of all.

The speaking program was both entertaining and instructive. Those who spoke were: Pat H. Kennamer, Willard C. Kennamer, of New York; Ora Knowlton, Lawton C. Kennamer, John F. Proctor, Ralph Kennamer of Montgomery, son of Judge Chas. B. Kennamer; T. J. Kennamer; M. C. Sandlin of Florence L. G. Kennamer of Richmond, Kentucky; J. K. Drake of Bronsboro and Judge Chas. B. Kennamer.

The next reunion will be held on Saturday before the 4^th Sunday in August, 1936.

The Kennamers flocked up into Kennamer Cove, five miles across the Marshall County line from Woodville, yesterday - nearly 500 of them, the fat and the gaunt, and the old and the young, with autos and buggies and slow Southern mules, to renew their allegiance to an ancestor. They came to Kennamer Cove, as they have done for the last eight years, because Hans Kennamer and his sons, Samuel, Stephen, Levi, Zachary and Jacob, settled there well over a century ago and started a clan whose descendants have spread out into many states of the Union. As a matter of fact, the Kennamers have deserted the little cove in which most of their kin are buried, but scores of their families can be found within a radius of a few miles. Customarily, on these annual get-to-gathers, they make their display of family ties, kiss babies they’ve never seen before, shake hands with young men who "weren’t out of their rompers hardly, last year," and then settle down to a day of eating and talking.

But this year, things were different. They unveiled a monument to Hans Kennamer, near the spot where he directed his sons to drag up logs and pile them into the first Kennamer household in this state, a cabin from which they fought the Indians and looked out upon spreading civilization. Oddly enough, this marker was erected just 100 years after the pioneer folded his arms in death and left the fate of the Kennamers to a prolific offspring. The call of the clan this year brought not half as many as usual, but the reduced number was attributed to the infantile paralysis scare and the consequent delay in plans. No one was disappointed, "just the circumstances," they said, for it is a simple task to get up a crowd of Kennamers in this section of Alabama. Jackson County, for instance, has 55 registered voters by that name, more than the Smiths’ and Jones’ put together.

Over a rough, winding mountain road they worked their way - "Sawmill Dave" and others - through fields of tassel corn and past tiny houses with open hallways, scrubby cedars and rocky ledges looked down upon them from all sides. After miles of tedious travel, they turned abruptly and headed up the side of the mountain to a narrow, rocky ridge in the cove. They then assembled near the Pisgah Primitive Baptist Church, a simple building erected in 1877, as a combination school and house of worship. Under its roof, many of the Kennamers learned their A, B, C’s or turned to serious Biblical study.

At 11 o’clock, W. J. Kennamer of Woodville, master of ceremonies, stepped upon a rude platform spread across logs underneath a giant tree. Before him on makeshift benches sat many of the throng, while the remaining stood in groups toward the rear. Briefly summing up the purpose of the gathering, the spokesman introduced Pat Kennamer of Columbus City, Ala., whose chief point was that many familiar faces were missing, both from death and otherwise. He cited that Mrs. Eliza S. Bennett, 83 year-old resident of Hartselle, oldest surviving member of the clan, sat a few yards away in a car. The chief of ceremonies followed with a list of those who had died since the last reunion. Seventeen names were read. Short talks then were made in order by Ralph Kennamer, Montgomery; D. P. Woodall, Hillsboro; D. W. Kennamer, Washington, D.C.; Carl Kennamer, Scottsboro; Lee Barnes, Washington. D.C. and J. R. Kennamer, Woodville, Ala. Between each time on the program, four musicians seated at the rear of a platform played old time tunes on string instruments.

At noon, the crowd gathered around a series of tables beneath trees a little farther to the south, bowed their heads briefly in prayer, and then helped themselves to a picnic lunch large enough for three times the assembly.

An hour later, they moved still father along the ridge to the Pisgah cemetery, where orderly graves marked the final resting place of their ancestors. In the center of this area stood a new gray stone, bearing the names of Hans Kennamer and his wife, Rachel, and specifying that it "was erected in 1936 by their descendants from the fourth to the eighth generations." While his kinsmen stood about him in a semi-circle, J. R. Kennamer stepped upon a stump near the monument and delivered the dedication. He was followed by W. C. Kennamer of New York City, who gave a history of the family, in which he pointed out that Hans Kennamer had come to Alabama from South Carolina in 1807, and had settled near a spring running from beneath Gunter’s Mountain, a short distance to the south, in 1815. "May the future generations gather here from time to time, he concluded, "and obtain inspiration at this shrine which will enable them to face their problems in the same fearless spirit that Hans Kennamer met his problems 130 years ago."

After the ceremony, they returned to seats around the platform. The remainder of the afternoon was devoted to speech-making, featured by talks by Judge C. B. Kennamer of Montgomery and Thomas J. Kennamer of Birmingham.

By: Pat Jones, Huntsville Times Reprint in Jackson County Sentinel, 8-27-36

The Ninth Annual Kennamer Reunion, held at Pisgah Church in Kennamer Cove, Saturday, Aug. 28, 1937, was largely attended. A crowd of eight hundred of the clan with their kinfolks and friends enjoyed a day of music, speech making and sumptuous dinner.

The first speech by W. C. Kennamer of Yonkers, N.Y., giving a history of his research work on the family was most instructive and valuable. Dr. Harper of the University of Alabama read some interesting statistics on the family taken from the Kennamer family history. Other speakers were Ralph Kennamer of Montgomery, J. S. Benson and John F. Proctor of Scottsboro; P. H. Kennamer of Birmingham; L. G. Kennamer of Richmond, Ky., and Judge Charles R. Kennamer of Montgomery. W. C. Kennamer exhibited a copy of the will by George Kennamer made in South Carolina over one hundred years ago. He also showed a photo-static copy of the deed made to Hans Kennamer and son Jacob in 1807 in South Carolina.

The oldest person present was Mr. W. T. Bennett of Gurley one of the three surviving Confederate soldiers in Marshall County, Ala.; Uncle Dub Greene, Joe Ashmore, and Mrs. Eliza Sisson Kennamer Bennett were other aged persons present. We will make no effort to name all the persons or places from whence they came.

A movement was made to incorporate, and to get a charter for the organization, as the Kennamer Family Association. John R. Kennamer was elected President. Ralph Kennamer Sec. (Vice-Pres.), Lawton Kennamer Treasurer, Mrs. Hoyt Bramblett, Secretary and W. C. Kennamer, Historian.

The committee did a splendid job in arranging for this reunion and was re-elected for the next year. The next reunion will be held, the 4^th Saturday in August, 1938, if the Lord wills. These reunions are growing in importance and interest.

Jackson County Sentinel, Sept., 1937

The 10^th Annual- Kennamer Reunion will be held at Pisgah on August 27^th. These reunions are held on the fourth Saturday in August, each year. Some members of the clan living as far away as California are coming.

The Kennamer Reunion which was held here Saturday, was enjoyed by a large crowd. Plenty of dinner was served. There were Kennamers from New York, Texas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Alabama. Dawson Brothers made music. Guntersville Quartet sang, and a number made interesting talks. Among those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bennett and children, Mrs. Andy Bennett of Hartselle, Tom Hodqes and daughter of Grapevine, Texas (visiting his brother, Rufus Hodges), Willard Kennamer of New York, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kennamer, Mrs. Bessie Hatfield and children and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Woodall and family of Chattanooga, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Kennamer of Sheffield, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Kennamer and family of Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Clay Kennamer of Centre, Alabama.

Jackson County Sentinel, Aug. 30, 1938

The Eleventh Annual Kennamer Reunion in Kennamer Cove, Aug. 26, 1939, was a great success from many standpoints. A crowd of 650 to 700 people enjoyed the day in social greetings. At eleven o’clock, W. J. Kennamer, chairman of the committee on arrangements, called a meeting for the reports and elections of officers for the next two years of the Kennamer Family Association, Inc. All the officers were re-elected: John R. Kennamer, President, Ralph Kennamer, of Montgomery, Vice-President, W. C. Kennamer of Yonkers, N.Y., Historian; Carlos S. Kennamer, Treas., and Mrs. Edith Bramblett, Secretary.

The Historian gave a splendid report of the great work he is doing, collecting data of this large family. We find there are ten generations of Kennamers in America since the first Kennamer, Stephen, age 60, and his son, Jacob, age 16, landed at Philadelphia, Sept. 26, 1732, from the ship, Mary, late from Rotterdam. He has already listed 1,300 families and will probably list half as many more, living in many parts of the United States, before the work is finished.

At noon, a most bountiful dinner of the choicest and finest foods so peculiar to the good women of the South was spread. May we suggest that next year there will be no such lavish dinner spread.

The crowd assembled at the speaker’s stand at one o’clock. Ralph Kennamer acted as toastmaster. He made a speech. Judge Oscar Horton, of Guntersville, A. H. Kennamer, Cleveland, Tenn., D. P. Woodall, of Hillsboro, Ala., Mr. Livingston of Montgomery, made short speeches. John R. Kennamer related his visit in with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kennamer; Mrs. Clarice Maples, and Mrs. Virginia Word, to the Kennamer reunion, held near Easley, S.C., August 19^th. They are a part of this same large family.

We cannot name all the members of the Kennamer clan and their friends who came from many places in Alabama and other states. Mose Mitchell, of Little Rock, Ark., son of Mike Mitchell, who left Jackson County in 1882; Jim Melton, of Tulsa, Okla.,; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. (Uncle Dub) Green of Flintville, Tenn.; Everett Woodall, of Decherd, Tenn.; Willie Melton and W. T. Keyton, of Tenmile, Tenn.; Miss Weinsteine, of Collierville, Tenn.; and others from Chattanooga, Birmingham, Montgomery, Hartselle, Courtland , Boaz, Guntersville, Langston, Fyffe, Gurley, and Huntsville were present. Music was furnished by Edward and Eugene Page and a mixed quartet of the Sand Mountain Four and the Guntersville Quartet. The order was splendid. No liquor or any other thing to disturb the meeting. The sheriff of Marshall County and two patrolmen and a secret service man, Mr. Perry, of Birmingham, were there as guests and friends of the family.

The dead, T. J. Kennamer, Oscar Woodall, H. D. Stephens and John F. Proctor were remembered. One minute silent prayer was offered for P. H. Kennamer who is seriously ill. No reunion would be complete without a short speech from Judge Chas. B. Kennamer, of Montgomery. In a few well chosen words, he spoke on the grave condition of the world affairs and stressed the need of a belief in God.

John R. Kennamer, Jackson County Sentinel, Aug. 1939

The Twelfth Annual Kennamer Family Reunion held Saturday, Aug. 21, 1940, at Pisgah Church in Kennamer Cove was attended by 600 of the clan. The day was ideal, the conduct of the crowd was admirable, the dinner was abundant and superb, the speaking was grand, the greetings and hearty hand-shake were cordial and most sincere, the music was entertaining. Some members of the family came from New York, Washington, D.C.; South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas and numerous places in Alabama. Walter J. Kennamer, Chairman for the day, made a peach of an officer in conducting the program. Judge Charles B. Kennamer, of Montgomery, delivered a beautiful and touching eulogy on the life of D. C. Kennamer.

The address of Judge Franklin E. Kennamer of Tulsa, Okla., on the world situation, was most earnest, appealing and very forceful. The address of Dr. Lorrin G. Kennamer, of Richmond, Ky., was scholarly and entertaining. His subject was "The Five Flows of Population in the United States." The report of Historian, Willard C. Kennamer, Yonkers, N.Y., was invaluable to the members of the 1,630 families, descendants of Stephen Kennamer, who came with his son, Jacob, to Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 26, 1732, on the ship Mary from Rotterdam, Holland. John R. Kennamer in a few remarks gave a list of the deceased kinsmen who have passed on since the last meeting.

Short speeches were made by Judge Frank Johnson, of Winston County and Judge Jas. S. Benson, of Jackson County, Henry Clay Kennamer of Dalton, Georgia, spoke for the members of the clan in his state. Miss Helen Colliers, Historian of the South Carolina Kennamers spoke briefly. P. H. Kennamer, the weak in body, but fervent in spirit spoke briefly.

The minutes of last year’s meeting by the secretary, Mrs. Edith Kennamer Bramblett, were approved. The report of the treasurer, C. S. Kennamer, showed a nice balance in the treasury. The Henry Kennamer Quartet sang appropriate songs. Wendell Page and Elam Kennamer led the songs by the assembly. Harold Kennamer led the prayer.

This was a great reunion. May the renewed acquaintances, the revival of tender memories, the smiling faces and kindly words spoken will be a great incentive to all to meet in that other and better land.

John R. Kennamer, Woodville, Ala.

Can you remember -

When no lady smoked except some old grandmother who smoked her cob pipe and lit it with a coal of fire?

When most young married couples commenced housekeeping without a cook-stove? They cooked on the fire.

When a sewing machine was a rarity?

When we got our mail once a week?

When both men and women knelt in prayer?

 

The thirteenth annual Kennamer reunion held August 30, 1941, was attended by about 600 of the clan and their friends. The meeting was enjoyed by many from a distance. The following states had representatives at this reunion: New York, Kentucky, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, Alabama and New Mexico.

Mrs. Taylor of Dallas, Texas, made an interesting talk. Hon. Walter Lusk, State Treasurer of Alabama, Judge Oscar Horton of Guntersville, and Judge J. S. Benson of Scottsboro made short speeches. Mr. Thomas S. Mitchell of Rosebud, New Mexico, Mr. James Stewart of Bulberry, Ark., and Mr. P. D. Wilson of Guntersville spoke very briefly. The outstanding speech was made by Archie Harold Kennamer of Cleveland, Tenn. L. G. Kennamer made an interesting speech, as did Henry Clay Kennamer of Dalton, Ga. The Henry Kennamer Quartet rendered several fine songs. Clyde Kennamer of Abilene, Texas, lead the singing by the audience. Clyde and David Kennamer sang a couple of duets.

Ralph Kennamer was elected President of the association; L. G. Kennamer was elected Vice-President. All other officers were re-elected.

The dinner was fine and ample, the order of the people was superb. The historian, W. C. Kennamer, made an interesting report and promised to have a new history by next year containing the names of more than 10,000 of the clan.

The thirteenth annual reunion of the Kennamer Family Association, Incorporated, held at Pisgah Church in Kennamer’s Cove, Marshall County, Alabama, was called to order at ten thirty o’clock, August 30, 1941, by Vice President, Ralph Kennamer of Montgomery, Alabama.

The meeting was opened with a prayer by D. C. Kennamer of Sheffield, Alabama, and the entire assembly, led by Clyde Kennamer of Abilene, Texas, sang "Auld Lang Syne."

The minutes of the last meeting of the Association were read by the Secretary, and it was moved and seconded that said minutes, as read, be adopted.

The report of the Treasurer was given, in which he reported that there was a balance of $50.23 in the treasury. It was moved and seconded that said report be adopted.

The report of the Historian was given and said report was adopted by the Association.

Vice-President Ralph Kennamer called for nominations for officers of the Association for the next two years, and the following officers for the years 1942 and 1943 were duly elected:

Ralph Kennamer, Montgomery, Alabama President

Lorrin G. Kennamer, Richmond, Kentucky Vice-President

Edith Kennamer Bramblett, Scottsboro, Ala. Secretary

C. S. Kennamer, Scottsboro, Alabama Treasurer

Willard C. Kennamer, Yonkers, N.Y. Historian

The entire assembly, led by Elam Kennamer, Woodville, Alabama, sang "God be With You ‘Till We Meet Again."

It was moved and seconded that the Kennamer Family Association adjourn to meet again on August 29, 1942.

Edith Kennamer Bramblett Secretary

The fourteenth reunion of the Kennamer clan held August 20, 1942, at Pisgah, in Kennamer Cove, was a great success.

The crowd of 350 was some smaller than usual on account of war conditions. Many of our young men are now in the armed forces.

Very few from other states were present, New York, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Texas had representatives present.

The weather was ideal; the dinner was ample and delicious; the program was brief, interesting and inspiring.

The sheriff and patrolmen who were present had nothing to do but enjoy their dinner as the behavior of the crowd was splendid. The writer saw only one man who seemed to have visited "Old John Barley-corn."

The boys enjoyed the horse shoe pitching contest, the songs by the audience were appropriate, the string band music was enjoyed by the younger members of the clan.

Walter J. Kennamer presided in his usual business-like way.

Ralph Kennamer of Montgomery, President of the Kennamer Association, Inc., made a high-class speech calling for unity, tolerance and true education.

W. C. Kennamer of Yonkers, N.Y., Historian, gave an interesting and instructive report on the 2,400 families so far listed of this large family.

Mrs. Edith (Kennamer) Bramblett, Secretary, gave a well kept record of the last meeting.

C. S. Kennamer, Treasurer, reported a substantial balance in the treasury - a thing most unusual in these days.

Visitors were called on for short speeches. W. Turner of Campbell and Eugene Hess and Samuel Fain responded in well chosen words.

The eloquent young gospel preacher of Nicholasville, Ky., Harold Kennamer, made a short speech.

The high point of the whole day’s enjoyment was the great speech by Judge Charles B. Kennamer, of Montgomery. He spoke on world conditions and the supreme importance of winning the war, if civilization is to survive. It was moving, convincing and soul-searching.

The writer called the roll of our kin in the Armed Services of our nation and he was able to report 50 young men - the very flower of the clan who stand ready to make the supreme sacrifice if required. There are many others who will most likely be called before another reunion.

The officers of the Association will decide if we have another reunion before the war ends.

The fourteenth annual reunion of the Kennamer Family Association, Incorporated, held at Pisgah Church in Kennamer’s Cove, Marshall County, Alabama, was called to order at ten thirty o’clock, August 29, 1942, by W. J. Kennamer of Woodville, Alabama.

The meeting was opened with a prayer by Harold Kennamer of Nicholasville, Kentucky, and the entire assembly, led by Elmer Elkins of Woodville, Alabama, sang "What a Friend We Have in Jesus."

President Ralph Kennamer of Montgomery, Alabama, made a most impressive talk and urged each member of the family to prepare himself as best he could for the world that is to be after the war.

The minutes of the last meeting of the Association were read by the Secretary, and it was moved and seconded that said minutes, as read, be adopted.

The report of the Treasurer was given, in which he reported that there was a balance of $43.78 in the treasury. It was moved and seconded that said report be adopted.

The report of the Historian was given and said report was adopted by the Association.

The meeting was adjourned for lunch and was again called to order at 1:30. Wendell Page of Scottsboro, Alabama, led the assembly in singing, "God Bless America."

The number of out-of-state visitors was small, but the Chairman introduced the following: Mrs. Irma Kennamer Christian from Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Woodall, Mrs. Bessie Kennamer Hatfield and Mrs. Frances Kennamer Miles from Tennessee.

Visitors were called on for short speeches and W. Turner Campbell and Eugene Hess of Scottsboro; Samuel Fain from Paint Rock and Mr. Pruitt responded Harold Kennamer from Nicholasville, Kentucky, made a brief talk. Judge Charles B. Kennamer of Montgomery, Alabama, spoke on world conditions and the supreme importance of winning the war, if civilization is to survive. John R. Kennamer of Woodville, Alabama, called the roll of the kin in the armed services and reported approximately 50 young men of the immediate family in the service of our Country.

The assembly sang "God Be With You ‘Till We Meet Again."

It was moved and seconded that the Kennamer Family Association adjourn and the officers of the Association are to decide if we are to have another reunion before the war ends.

This the 29^th day of August, 1942.

Edith Kennamer Bramblett, Secretary

The fifteenth annual reunion of the Kennamer family was held August 28, 1943, in Kennamer Cove, Ala. This meeting was more successful than we thought possible in the midst of a World War. Members of the clan were here from seven states: W. C. Kennamer, the Historian, of Yonkers, N.Y.; A. H. Kennamer and family of Nicholasville, Ky.; Tom J. Kennamer, wife and two little daughters of Monett, Mo.; H. L. Kennamer and wife of Waco, Texas; Mrs. Bessie Hatfield and two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Woodall, Mrs. Etta Huntoon and little son, Mrs. Era Nichols, of Chattanooga; Mr. and Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Dockens and daughter and Miss Helen Collins, of Pickens, S.C.

Walter J. Kennamer was elected President; David C. Kennamer, Vice-President; Mrs. Louise Dunson, Secretary; W. S. Kennamer, Treasurer; and W. C. Kennamer, Historian.

Lavoy, Eddie and Denton Kennamer were elected as a committee on arrangements. Ralph Kennamer and A. H. Kennamer made the principle speeches.

Judge Charles B. Kennamer and Tom J. Kennamer made short talks. John R. Kennamer read the roll of those who are in the Armed Service of our country. There are 126 young men of this large family in the service. No doubt there are 75 to 100 more who have not been located. We hope and pray that all these young men may be able to attend our next reunion the last Saturday in August, 1944, and that peace may reign in all the world. The social greetings were cordial. the dinner was ample and delicious, and the singing soul-stirring.

The fifteenth annual reunion of the Kennamer Family Association, Incorporated, held at Pisgah Church in Kennamer’s Cove, Marshall County, Alabama, was called to order at ten thirty o’clock, August 28, 1943, by W. J. Kennamer of Woodville, Alabama.

The meeting was opened with a prayer by David C. Kennamer, Jr., of the United States Army, and the entire assembly, led by Elam Kennamer of Woodville, Alabama, sang What A Friend We Have in Jesus.

President Ralph Kennamer of Montgomery, Alabama, made a very stirring talk on Alabama’s and the South’s rightful places in the Sun.

The minutes of the last meeting of the Association were read by the Secretary, Edith Kennamer Bramblett, of Scottsboro, Alabama, and said report was adopted by the Association. The Treasurer, C. S. Kennamer of Scottsboro, Alabama, reported a balance of $55.00 in the treasury.

The report of the Historian, W. C. Kennamer of Yonkers, N.Y., was given, and at the end of said report, he suggested that concrete markers be placed at all known graves of our kin buried in the Pisgah Cemetery, citing the fact that with each passing year, more graves would become unknown unless promptly and properly marked. A committee composed of Elam Kennamer, P. E. Kennamer and Omer Kennamer, all of Woodville, Alabama, was appointed to look into this matter and make a report at the next meeting of the Association. The sum of $50.00 was appropriated to start this work.

As provided by the Constitution and By-laws of the Kennamer Family Association, the following officers were elected for the years 1944 and 1945:

W. J. Kennamer, Woodville, Alabama President

D. C. Kennamer, United States Army Vice-President

Louise Dunson, Guntersville, Alabama Secretary

Sid Kennamer, Woodville, Alabama Treasurer

W. C. Kennamer, Yonkers, N.Y. Historian

A number of out-of-state and out-of-county visitors were introduced. Among them were J. E. Collins and wife, Edna J. Collins, Mrs. Eva Dockins and daughter, Virginia, and Miss Helen Collins, all of Liberty, S. C. They were called on for talks and each expressed his pleasure at being able to attend the meeting and invited us to South Carolina to attend the reunions held by that branch of the Kennamer family, when the reunions were resumed after the war. O. D. Kennamer, and E. Woodall of Huntsville, Alabama; Mrs. Myrtle Kennamer Woodall, Mrs. Era Kennamer Nichols and Mrs. Frances Kennamer Miles of Chattanooga, Tennessee, were introduced. Tom Jake Kennamer, Jr., of Missouri made a short talk and his wife and two young daughters were introduced. Harold Kennamer of Nicholasville, Kentucky, made a most inspiring and appropriate talk, choosing as part of his subject, "Do Not Remove the Ancient Land Marks."

Judge Charles B. Kennamer of Montgomery, Alabama, made a short talk and called our attention to Russia’s seemingly unfriendly attitude toward the allied nations. He also called our attention to the fact that the cemetery and the roadway thereto had been enclosed by a wire fence, pointing out that the Association would lose access to the road and cemetery within a period of years, unless some action was taken. It was moved and seconded that President-elect W. J. Kennamer name a committee to contact the heirs of D. L. Kennamer, deceased, to see about the title to the cemetery property and the right of way thereto.

John R. Kennamer of Woodville, Alabama, read a list of all the known members of the immediate family in the service of our Country.

We sang "God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again" and it was moved and seconded that the Kennamer Family Association, Incorporated, adjourn to meet again on August 26^th, 1944.

This the 28^th day of August, 1943.

Edith Kennamer Bramblett, Secretary

The sixteenth annual reunion of the Kennamer family was held August 26, 1944, in Kennamer Cove. We had an interesting and successful reunion. On account of the war, there were only about 350 members of the clan present. Those present from out of this state were: W. C. Kennamer, the Historian, of Yonkers, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Kennamer, of Oklahoma City, Okla., Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Woodall and daughter, Maude, and young Mr. Newell. Mrs. Bessie Hatfield and daughters, Barbara and Miriam, all of Chattanooga.

The meeting was called to order by Walter J. Kennamer, President. Prayer was offered by Br. H. C. Geer. Then Ralph Kennamer of Montgomery, acted as master of ceremonies.

Wendell Page did a good job as song leader. The Historian, W. C. Kennamer, Mrs. Louise Dunson, the Secretary, and W. S. Kennamer, the Treasurer of the Kennamer Family Association, made their reports.

The dinner was delicious and abundant.

In the afternoon meeting, John R. Kennamer made a report on the births, deaths and of those in the armed services. Of course, this could not be complete for lack of information.

Short speeches were made by Judge Charles B. Kennamer, W. L. Kennamer, and H. C. Geer. Ralph Kennamer made the principle address.

The meeting adjourned to meet the last Saturday in August, 1945, the Lord willing, at which meeting we hope to meet and greet the 150 or more of our clan now in the service of the Government and that peace may reign throughout the world.

The Sixteenth Annual Reunion of the Kennamer Family Association, Incorporated, held August 26, 1944, at Pisgah Church in Kennamer Cove, Alabama, was called to order at 10:30 o’clock by the President, W. J. Kennamer, of Woodville, Alabama. The size of the crowd and the fact that rain was approaching enabled the assembly to gather inside the church for the program. The meeting was opened by singing "America," led by Wendell Page of Woodville.

W. C. Kennamer, of Yonkers, New York, Historian of the Association, made his report, the report containing, among other things, a plea that a suitable building should be erected to house our gatherings and family records. The report also called attention to the fact that publication of the Kennamer Family Bulletin would have to be discontinued.

The minutes of the last reunion were read by the Secretary, Mrs. Louise S. Dunson, and said report was adopted by the Association.

The Treasurer, Sid Kennamer, made his report, and stated the Association had on hand a balance of $74.75.

The President introduced the following visitors, viz: J. W. Woodall and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kennamer, Mr. Lofton, and Rev. Geir of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Kennamer of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Rev. P. D. Wilson and Mrs. Luther Suttles of Guntersville, and Mr. Jenkins of Huntsville. The President read an interesting letter from our Vice-President, D. C. Kennamer, Jr., who is stationed with the United States Army in Ceylon, India.

The meeting adjourned for lunch at 11:30.

At one o’clock, the meeting reassembled in the church, and all joined in singing several songs, among them, "God Bless America," "My Faith Looks Up to Thee," and "Nearer My God to Thee." John R. Kennamer of Woodville, read the list of our kin in service and gave the names of those who had passed away since the last reunion. Short talks were made by Prof. Phillips, of Woodville High School, Mr. Jenkins of Huntsville, and Judge Charles B. Kennamer of Montgomery.

The main address of the afternoon was made by Ralph Kennamer of Montgomery, which proved interesting to all present.

Publication of the Kennamer Family Bulletin was discussed by the assembly, and it was the opinion of all present that the bulletin should not be discontinued. It was decided that the bulletin be published twice each year, and that its publication have the financial backing of the Kennamer Family Association if subscriptions would not justify its publication.

It was moved and seconded that the Kennamer Family Association meet for the 17^th reunion August 25, 1945, and after singing "God be With You ‘Till We Meet Again," the meeting was adjourned.

This the 26^th day of August, 1944.

Louise S. Dunson Secretary

The Seventeenth Annual Reunion of The Kennamer Family Association, Incorporated, held August 25, 1945, at Pisgah Church in Kennamer Cove, Marshall County, Alabama, was called to order at eleven o’clock by the President, W. J. Kennamer, of Woodville. After a few introductory remarks, the meeting was turned over to Ralph Kennamer, Montgomery, who acted as Master of Ceremonies for the program.

The Assembly joined in singing "Blest be the Tie that Binds," led by Wendell Page, of Woodville.

The Treasurer, Sid Kennamer, made his annual report, and stated that the treasury had on hand a balance of $101.04.

The minutes of the last reunion were read by the Secretary, Mrs. Louise S. Dunson, and said report was adopted by the Association.

W.C. Kennamer, of Yonkers, New York, Historian of the group, gave a short sketch of the genealogy of the Hans Kennamer branch of the family, and made a few brief remarks with reference to the wide-spread interest created by The Kennamer Family Bulletin. The deplorable condition of the cemetery located at Pisgah was brought to our attention, and a plea made for a plan whereby the cemetery might be better kept.

After singing In the Sweet By and By, the meeting adjourned for lunch.

After a bountiful lunch, the meeting reconvened at one o’clock, and the business of the election of officers was presented. The following officers were elected, which officers will serve for the next two years:

President D. C. Kennamer, Jr. Woodville

Vice-President Raymond Kennamer Scottsboro

Treasurer Sid Kennamer Woodville

Secretary Wendell Page Scottsboro

Historian W. C. Kennamer Yonkers, N. Y.

The question of cleaning the cemetery was again presented to the meeting. After a lengthy discussion and various motions, a committee composed of Denton Kennamer, Bill Sap Kennamer, and Lee Page, was appointed to look after cleaning the cemetery. A donation was taken from the assembly for this work, and a motion duly presented and adopted authorizing the Treasurer to appropriate the sum of $25.00 from the treasury for this work, if such sum is needed to complete the work.

The Master of Ceremonies then recognized the elder members of the Kennamer Family Association. N. L. Kennamer was introduced as the oldest member of this family present, his age being 86 years. Mr. Alec Kennamer, of Scottsboro, was also introduced. He is 83 years of age.

Judge F. E. Kennamer of Tulsa, Oklahoma, made a short, stirring talk. Rev. Harold Kennamer, formerly of Woodville, made a very inspiring talk on "The Urgent Need of Christianity in the Post-War World."

The following out-of-town visitors were introduced, some of them making short talks: Judge Jim Benson of Scottsboro; Mr. J. D. Pruett, Boaz; Mr. Parker Campbell, Scottsboro; Mr. and Mrs. Granville Kennamer, Lebanon, Tennessee; Jim Woodall, wife and grandson of Chattanooga; Mrs. Ben F. Kelly, of Texarkana, Texas, Miss Jean Kennamer, Sweetwater, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kennamer and Inez Stanfield, Chattanooga.

After short talks by Judge C. B. Kennamer and Ralph Kennamer, of Montgomery, the assembly sang "God be with You ‘Till we Meet Again," and the meeting was adjourned to meet again for the eighteenth reunion on the last Saturday in August, of the year 1946.

The 18^th Annual Reunion of the Kennamer Family Association, Incorporated, held August 31, 1946, at Pisgah Church in Kennamer Cove, Marshall County, Alabama, was called to order at ten-thirty o’clock by the President, David C. Kennamer, of Sheffield. After a brief welcome address, the assembly was led in prayer by Harold Kennamer of Trion, Georgia.

Wendell Page of Scottsboro, led the singing of "America."

The minutes of the last reunion were read by the Secretary, Wendell Page, and said report was adopted by the Association.

The Treasurer, Sid Kennamer, made his report, and stated that the Association had on hand a balance of $72.40.

W. C. Kennamer, of Yonkers, New York, Historian of the group, gave a report of members of the Kennamer Family who were killed in action in World War II. He then moved that the report be inscribed in the minutes of the meeting for future generations.

The care of the cemetery was discussed. It was decided that as much as fifty dollars be spent to clean the cemetery each year before the reunion. It shall be the duty of the President to see that the work is done.

In the discussion of lunch for the next year, it was suggested that the Association furnish barbecue, camp stew, paper plates, forks, and spoons. The ladies would bring slaw, potato salad, drinks, pickles and etc. The motion was deferred until after the lunch hour.

W. C. Kennamer made a few brief remarks concerning the Kennamer Family Bulletin which he has published for five years (three years quarterly and two years semi-annually). He discussed ways of stimulating circulation and making it self-supporting.

The meeting adjourned until 1:15.

After a bountiful lunch, the meeting reconvened under the trees. Henry Kennamer, Bob Mitchell, Guy Wilson, and Joe Avery sang several songs which were enjoyed by all.

After a short discussion, it was voted to continue preparing lunch as in the past.

The President introduced the following visitors, viz: Charles Ralph Kennamer and daughter, Betty Jean, Roy B. and sister, Miss Bonnie Kennamer, of Dalton, Georgia; Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Johnston and two sons; Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Giddens of Dallas, Texas; Thomas J. Kennamer, Jr. and daughter Carolyn of Monnett, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Kennamer of Oklahoma City; and Mr. Robert Butler of Memphis.

Short talks were made by Ralph Kennamer, of Montgomery; Harold Kennamer, of Trion, Georgia; Judge Charles B. Kennamer of Montgomery; and John R. Kennamer of Woodville, Alabama.

The quartet sang two more numbers.

Ralph Kennamer called to remembrance those who had passed over the great divide since the last reunion. The assembly sang "God Be With You ‘Till We Meet Again," and the meeting was adjourned to meet again for the nineteenth reunion on the last Saturday in August, of the year 1947.

The Nineteenth Annual Reunion of the Kennamer Family Association, Incorporated, held at Pisgah, Kennamer Cove, Marshall County, Alabama, August 30, 1947, was called to order by the President, David C. Kennamer, of Sheffield, Alabama.

After a brief welcome by the President, Earl Stewart of Chattanooga, Tennessee, led the assembly in prayer. Henry Kennamer directed the singing of In the Sweet By and By.

In the business session the minutes of the eighteenth meeting were read by the secretary and adopted. The treasurer, Sid Kennamer, reported that after the cleaning of the cemetery, building tables, etc., the Association had a balance on hand of $83.33. Willard C. Kennamer, Yonkers, New York, Historian, presented a most interesting report, "Traditions and Their Significance in Our Family." This report is on file as a part of the minutes of the Reunion.

The following officers were elected for the next two years: R. A. Kennamer, Scottsboro, President; Henry Kennamer, Grant, Vice-President; Mrs. Louise Barclay, Scottsboro, Secretary; Denton Kennamer, Woodville, Treasurer; and Willard C. Kennamer, Yonkers, N.Y., Historian.

A committee was appointed to take care of the arrangements for the reunion. This consisted of J. R. Kennamer, Jr.. Edward Page, Doss Kennamer, Bennie Kennamer, and Grady Kennamer.

The meeting adjourned at 12:00 for lunch.

The following visitors were introduced at the afternoon session, viz: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Kennamer of Dalton, Gal; Mose J. Kennamer of Dallas, Tex.; Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Page and son, Earl, of Norman, Okla.; Dr. and Mrs. John L. Page from the University of Illinois, Urbana, Ill.; Tom Jake and Vic Kennamer of Washington, D. C.; Press Woodall and son, David, of Hillsboro, Ala.; and Dr. Rex Kennamer, Montgomery, Ala.

The Tennessee members of the family were recognized as a group; this included the Woodalls, Childresses, Stewarts and others.

Mose J. Ralph, Tom, Jake and Henry Clay Kennamer and Press Woodall made short talks.

Uncle Nels Kennamer of Swearengin was recognized as the oldest member of the family present. He is eighty-eight.

The 20^th Annual Reunion of the Kennamer Family Association, Incorporated held at Pisgah, Kennamer Cove, Marshall County, Alabama, August 28, 1948, was called to order by the President, Raymond A. Kennamer of Scottsboro, Alabama.

After a brief welcome by the President, the assembly enjoyed two numbers by the Jackson County High School Band, with Mr. J. B. Foley, director.

In the business session, the minutes of the 19^th meeting were read by the secretary and adopted. The Treasurer, Denton Kennamer, reported that after cleaning the cemetery the Association had a balance on hand of $62.89. Willard C. Kennamer, Yonkers, New York, Historian, presented a brief report. He again brought before the meeting his hopes for the erection of a Memorial Building at Pisgah, Alabama, to house our gatherings and family records.

Our Texas visitors were introduced at the morning session. These included: Misses Nancy and Florence Mitchell, Mrs. Ben Kelly and Mrs. J. D. Clower, daughters of the late Johnnie Mitchell. Mrs. Irma Kennamer Christian and daughter Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. David Kennamer and sons, and Nita and Kennan Kennamer.

After two more selections by the band, the meeting adjourned at 12:00 o’clock for lunch.

The following visitors were introduced at the afternoon session, viz: Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Timlin and daughter of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Kennamer, Dalton, Georgia; and Mr. and Mrs. Olin Kennamer of California.

Again, the Tennessee members of the family were recognized as a group; this included the Woodalls, Childresses, Stewarts, Hatfields, Princes and others.

David, Judge Charles B., Ralph. Henry Clay and Olin Kennamer and John Page made short talks.

Willard C. Kennamer made a motion that W. J. Kennamer be Chairman with authority to appoint four associate members to solicit donations to erect a Kennamer Chapel at Pisgah, Alabama.

A motion was duly presented and adopted that any deficit that might be incurred in the operation of the drink stand be paid from our treasury.

Ralph Kennamer mentioned the fact that about 10 of our number have passed on since we last met.

Aunt Clemmie Kennamer was recognized as the oldest member present. There were 16 present who have attended all reunions.

The 21^st Annual Reunion of the Kennamer Family Association, Incorporated, held at Pisgah, Kennamer Cove, Marshall County, Alabama, August 27, 1949, was called to order by the President, Raymond A. Kennamer of Scottsboro, Alabama.

After a brief welcome by the President, the assembly enjoyed two numbers by the Jackson County High School Bank, with Mr. J. B. Foley, director.

In the business session, the minutes of the 20^th reunion were read by the Secretary and adopted. The Treasurer, Denton Kennamer, reported the cost of cleaning the cemetery was $64.50, leaving a balance of $53.93.

The building committee made their report. W. J. Kennamer and Mrs. Barton Noel, members of this committee gave their views as to the possibilities of this project. After much discussion for and against it, it was decided that this committee would further their efforts for this fund.

Ralph Kennamer called for nominations for officers of the Association for the coming two years, and the following were elected:

Judge Charles B. Kennamer President

Lawton Kennamer Vice President

D. C. Kennamer Secretary

Elmer Page Treasurer

W. C. Kennamer Historian

A committee composed of Meryl, Taber and Lendon Kennamer was appointed to have charge of preparing tables, benches, and etc., for the reunion.

A message from Willard C. Kennamer, Historian, expressing his regrets in being unable to attend was read by John R. Kennamer. The report of the Historian is on file with minutes of said reunion.

A motion was made by Tom Jake Kennamer, Jr., of Washington, that the Association send their regrets to Willard C. Kennamer on his being unable to attend.

After four more numbers by the band the meeting adjourned for lunch.

After a most bountiful lunch, the meeting reconvened at 1:00 o’clock. At this time our out-of-state visitors were recognized. The states represented were: Tennessee, Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma, New York, and Washington, D. C. Short talks were made by the following: Ralph, Elmore, Tom Jake, Jr., Wendell, Charles B. and Henry Clay Kennamer, and Roland Prince all of which proved to be very interesting.

Seventeen members were present who have attended all reunions.

A very fitting tribute was paid to the memory of "Uncle Syd Kennamer" by Kalon Kennamer. "Uncle" Green Butler was the oldest person present, his age being 82 years

John R. Kennamer gave a brief report on his new book, The History of Woodville and Surrounding Coves, which will be off the press in a few months.

With the singing of "God be With You ‘Till We Meet Again" and prayer led by John R. Kennamer, the meeting adjourned to meet again the last Saturday in August, 1950.

This the 27^th day of August, 1949.

Louise Kennamer Barclay, Secretary

 

The Twenty-second Annual Reunion of the Kennamer Family Association, Incorporated, held at Pisgah, Kennamer Cove, Marshall County, Alabama, Saturday, August 26^th, 1950, was called to order by the President, Judge Charles B. Kennamer, of Montgomery, Alabama.

After a brief welcome by the President, Earl Stewart of Chattanooga. Tennessee, led the assembly in prayer.

In the business session, the minutes of the Twenty-first meeting were read by the Secretary and adopted. The Treasurer, Elmer Page, made his report showing the Association had a balance of $4.42.

W. J. Kennamer read a letter from D. P. Woodall, sending his regards and stating that he regretted being unable to attend this year. He also read a letter from L. L. Smith of Easley, South Carolina, sending greetings to all.

The meeting then adjourned for lunch.

After lunch, the meeting reconvened at one o’clock. meeting in the building since it had started to rain. Judge Charles B. Kennamer then turned the meeting over to Ralph Kennamer, of Montgomery, who presided at the afternoon session. Ralph made a short talk and then introduced Earl F. Kennamer of Auburn, a fish and wildlife specialist, who made the principal address. In his talk, he contrasted the wildlife conditions of our country with that of Germany, where he spent some time during the war. He gave several experiences connected with wildlife work and his talk was very interesting.

Short talks were then made by Clay Woodall, Mose Kennamer, George C. Mellon and Tom Jake Kennamer, Jr.

Judge Kennamer then asked about the pavilion, which had been discussed a few years previous, stating he had expected to see it erected by this time. W. J. Kennamer and Barton Noel, two of the committee replied to his question, Barton stating that it takes quite a bit of planning for an undertaking of this nature. We were assured the plans were still in the making and with the cooperation of every one including some financing, we will yet have a pavilion in which to hold our meetings.

Besides the Tennessee delegation who usually attends the meetings other out of state visitors were: George C. Melton, Sinton, Texas; J. W. Franks. Fort Worth, Texas; Mrs. Mary Mitchell Clower, Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Irma Christian and daughter, Shirley; H. L. Kennamer, Mr. and Mrs. David L. Kennamer, and sons. Abilene, Texas; Mose J. Kennamer, Dallas, Texas; Tom Jake Kennamer, Jr., Washington, D. C.

Uncle John R. Kennamer read a telegram from our Historian, Willard C. Kennamer, Yonkers, N.Y., and also one from Clyde Kennamer, San Angelo. Texas, both sending greetings and expressing regrets at their being unable to attend the reunion this year.

There were fourteen who had been present at every meeting, compared to seventeen the previous year. It was noted, however, that Dent and Nora Kennamer were present, but had left before the count was made, inasmuch as they were leaving that afternoon for California, to visit a son who was in the service.

Mr. Green Butler, at the age of 83, was the oldest member present.

With the singing of "God be With You ‘Till We Meet Again," and prayer led by John R. Kennamer, the meeting adjourned to meet again the last Saturday in August, 1951, the Lord willing.

This the 26^th day of August, 1950.

D. C. Kennamer, Secretary

The Twenty-third Annual Reunion of the Kennamer Family Association, Incorporated, held at Pisgah Church, Kennamer Cove, Marshall County, Alabama, Saturday, August 25^th, 1951, was called to order by the President, Judge Charles B. Kennamer of Montgomery, Alabama.

Earl Stewart of Chattanooga, Tennessee, led the assembly in prayer.

With President Judge Charles B. Kennamer presiding, the following business was transacted:

The minutes of the last meeting of the Association were read by Edith Kennamer Bramblett, in the absence of the Secretary, D. C. Kennamer, of Sheffield, Alabama.

The President called for nominations for officers for the Association for the next two years and the following officers for the years 1952 and 1953 were duly elected:

John R. Kennamer, Woodville, Alabama, President

N. D. Kennamer, Huntsville, Alabama, Vice-President

Edith Kennamer Bramblett, Scottsboro, Alabama, Secretary

Clay Woodall, Guntersville, Alabama, Treasurer

Willard C. Kennamer, Yonkers, N. Y., Historian

Judge C. B. Kennamer stated to the assembly that he did not intend to embarrass his sister, Barton Noel and W. J. Kennamer by asking them about the pavilion, but that he thought they had given it up as too big a thing. He went on to say that he thought that W. J. Kennamer had been the most useful, practical member of the Association from its inception, so far as doing things for the Association and gave as an example the new tables that had been built. He stated that W. J. Kennamer had donated a lot of time and effort and some expense to making the tables possible, and he called upon him to tell about the tables and to talk about the pavilion, if he desired. W. J. Kennamer then advised that Muriel Kennamer, Taber Kennamer and Lindon Kennamer were on the Committee of Arrangement, but that Muriel was in Chattanooga, and the others got together and decided the tables should be built and Word Lumber Company built them for $85.00. He then stated that he and Barton would have something to report on the pavilion, at a later date.

The report of the Treasurer was given and he reported $42.84 in the Treasury after all expenses, except the tables had been paid. Judge Kennamer called for contributions to pay for the tables and defray any incidental expenses and the sum of $148.81 was collected.

Willard Kennamer, the Historian, gave a most interesting talk about how the Kennamers originally came from Germany in about the year 1732, and then he discussed the eight prevailing way of spelling the Kennamer name. He presented to the Kennamer Family Association a most valuable book covering the genealogies of the Kennamers through 1900.

A motion was made by Ralph Kennamer that the Association spend $10.00 for an ad to be inserted in the National Publication of the DAR reading "In Grateful Appreciation for the Kate Duncan Smith School at Grant, Alabama. Kennamer Family Association, Inc." The motion was adopted and Ralph was authorized to attend to this matter.

The meeting was then adjourned for lunch.

The meeting was again called to order by the President at 1:30 P.M., and he invited all members of the family to register in the Kennamer Family Association Book if they had not already done so.

The President then turned the meeting over to Ralph Kennamer, who presided over the afternoon session. The following were introduced and short talks were made by most of them:

Hulon Page and wife, Temple, Oklahoma Clay Kennamer and wife, Dalton, Georgia Earl Kennamer and mother, of Auburn, Alabama D. P. Woodall, Hillsboro. Alabama, was celebrating his birthday. Probate Judge Homer Clayton, Guntersville. Alabama, who made a short talk about the hope he had and that the road from DAR to Woodville would son be paved. J. D. Pruitt, Boaz, Alabama Mack Kennamer and wife, Dalton, Georgia Jake Page, Grapevine, Texas Jack Woodall, Jackson, Tennessee Gene Starnes, Guntersville, Alabama Clyde Kennamer, Wall, Texas Wendell Kennamer and family, Northport, N. Y Bro. Sikes, Woodville, Alabama A. E. Woodall, Grapevine, Texas John R. Kennamer, Woodville, Alabama

Judge F. E. Kennamer of Cheslea, Oklahoma, made a most interesting talk on patriotism and stated that if we kept going on the road we were going, spending ourselves into national bankruptcy, we might wake up without a government and be Russian slaves. He stated further that we were wasting away the life of America and said it was time for serious thinking on the part of all of us.

Ralph Kennamer also made a most interesting talk about the trend of the times and read startling statistics about our state government and the tax structure of the state government.

The introduction of out of state guests then continued and the following were recognized:

Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Burch and son, Paul, from Michigan Mr. & Mrs. Hazel Lackey, Forrest, Mississippi

Mrs. Williamson and daughter, Dalton, Georgia Charles R. Kennamer & family, Dalton, Georgia Troy Kennamer and wife, Dalton, Georgia Felix Kennamer and family, Dalton, Georgia Robert Woodall and wife, New Orleans, La.

There were present 26 members of the clan from Tennessee, 20 from Georgia, 3 from Oklahoma, 2 from Louisiana, 7 from New York, 9 from Texas, 2 from Mississippi and 3 from Michigan.

There were twenty who had been present at every meeting, compared to the fourteen who were in the house when the count was made in 1950.

Mr. C. S. Kennamer of Scottsboro, Alabama, brought best wishes from his father, A. T. Kennamer, who is 88 years of age and was unable to attend the reunion.

Two songs were sung by a quartet composed of Wendell Page, Karen Kennamer, Bro. Sikes and Mr. Hibbert of Atlanta.

With prayer led by Bro. Sikes, the meeting was adjourned to meet again the last Saturday in August, 1952.

This the 25^th day of August, 1951.

Edith Kennamer Bramblett Secretary

 

The twenty-fourth annual reunion of the Kennamer Family Association, Incorporated, held at Pisgah Church, Kennamer Cove, Marshall County, Alabama, Saturday, August 30^th, 1952, was called to order by the President, N. D. Kennamer of Huntsville, Alabama.

D. C. Kennamer, Scottsboro. Alabama, led the assembly in prayer.

With Elmer Elkins of Woodville, Alabama, leading, two songs were sung.

With President N. D. Kennamer presiding, the following business was transacted:

The report of the Treasurer, Clay Woodall, Guntersville, Alabama, was given, and he reported the sum of $82.15 in the Treasury.

The Historian, Willard C. Kennamer, of Yonkers, N. Y., gave a most interesting report.

The minutes of the last meeting of the Association were read by the Secretary, Edith Kennamer Bramblett, of Scottsboro, Alabama.

Roland Prince, young attorney from Tennessee, son of Sam and Verta Kennamer Prince, and grandson of the late P. J. Kennamer, and Mrs. Ella Kennamer of Woodville, Alabama, made a very timely and thought-provoking speech that he addressed exclusively to the women in the audience. He called to their attention that there are more women than men in the United States, and that there are more registered women voters than men voters, and reminded the women of the power they hold by way of the ballot. His thoughts were that more women should take an active part in politics in order that some of the corruption in government might be stopped. He cited the fact that the finger of scandal had not been pointed at a single woman in the House of Representatives or the women in the Senate in the many tax probes, un-American activities and graft that had been uncovered in recent months. He urged that everyone and especially the women should exercise the privilege and duty of voting. He pointed out that many people criticize the way the city, county, state or Federal governments are operated and yet do not take the time to go to the polls and help elect the right kind of officials.

W. J. Kennamer of Woodville reported that he had received a letter from a good friend of the Kennamer Family, D. P. Woodall of Hillsboro, saying he could not attend the reunion and sending his best wishes to the family. W. J. Kennamer also reported receiving a letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Smith, of Easley, South Carolina, members of the South Carolina Kennamer family, saying they were unable to attend our reunion, but sent their best regards.

Bro. Rich, Pastor of the West Huntsville Baptist Church, who came to the reunion with our President, N. D. Kennamer, expressed much pleasure at having been invited to attend and heartily sanctioned the remarks made by Roland Prince.

Ralph Kennamer of Montgomery, read a telegram that had been sent to the widow of John R. Kennamer? deceased, by Clay and Rosa Kennamer of Dalton, Georgia, in which they advised that they would be unable to attend the reunion this year. but expressed the hope of attending next year,

Ralph Kennamer then delivered a most fitting and beautiful eulogy to our departed President, John R. Kennamer. He expressed the thoughts of each one present when he stated that we were all saddened by the passing of our beloved President. He stated that John R. Kennamer was born in 1873, the son of David and Kitty Hodges Kennamer, and that he was blessed by birth in having so wonderful a mother, so wonderful a father and such wonderful brothers and sisters. He pointed out that John R. Kennamer and his father, David Kennamer, were men of strong convictions and not afraid to stand by their convictions, and he urged the young people to never quit singing the praises of men like David Kennamer and John R. Kennamer. He stated that if we, the members of the Kennamer Family, allowed ourselves to forget this type of people, then we are not fit to be their kinspeople - to enjoy the blessings that are ours. Ralph brought out the fact that it was in the brain of John R. Kennamer that the idea originated to have a reunion - that he loved his kinspeople and he liked the reunions. He went on to say, and I quote, ". . . that he was a faithful husband, he had a good wife, he had a fine family. He was proud of his family and he took a great deal of pride in the accomplishments of any member of this family, and I say to this family that we join with them in their moments of sorrow, in their great loss their loss is our loss and I wish to say peace to the ashes of Cousin John, and may his tribe increase."

There were members of the family present from Tennessee, New York, Texas and Mississippi, and many counties throughout the State of Alabama.

Mr. Babe Wright was conceded to be the oldest member of the family present, he being 85 years of age. The youngest member of the family present was Dewade Kennamer, four months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Kennamer, and grandson of Denton and Nora Kennamer and 0. D. and Mae Kennamer Hodges.

There were twenty-one people who had attended every reunion.

Recognition was given the family of the late A. T. Kennamer, he having died on May 28, 1952. Those present were Carlos Kennamer of Scottsboro, who introduced his guests, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hodges and Mrs. C. S. Brewton of Scottsboro; Willis Kennamer of Huntsville, who introduced his wife and daughter and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Stover; Hugh Kennamer of Sheffield, who introduced his son-in-law, W. B. Dunn, and Katie Mae Kennamer Vaughn of Huntsville, Alabama.

J. D. Pruitt of Boaz, Alabama, was called upon for a speech and he stated that he had attended many Kennamer reunions, but that he had never had a better time than he did out there a few minutes ago - referring to the wonderful dinner.

Dr. F. M. Cook, President of Snead Seminary of Boaz, Alabama, delighted the crowd with his humor and then in a serious vein, called our attention to the wonderful heritage that was ours and to the illustrious place the name of Kennamer holds not only in Alabama, but throughout the United States. He further called our attention to the fact that we can’t go back to the "good old days" but rather we must go forward and meet the issues of today. He brought out very forcibly that the spirit of trying to get something for nothing is wrecking the economy of America, and that if we do not stop it. we will all sink. And he called upon us to each one resolve that we will be deserving of the good things that our forefathers wrought and handed to us - be deserving of our heritage and to quit bartering away as rapidly as we can the freedoms that are ours.

It was decided that the Kennamer Family Association should pay someone to clean the church that we used as the weather was threatening. and W. J. Kennamer was appointed to see that this work was done.

A collection was taken to defray the expenses of the reunion and $46.10 was collected.

Ralph Kennamer then made a short talk urging the young people to take more interest in the reunion.

The matter of electing a vice-president to fill the vacancy existing was brought before the Family, and Barton Kennamer Noel was duly elected for the unexpired term.

Elmer Elkins lead us in singing "God be With You ‘Till We Meet Again," and with prayer by Ralph Kennamer, the meeting was adjourned to meet the last Saturday in August, 1953, for our Silver Anniversary Reunion.

This the 30^th day of August, 1952.

Edith Kennamer Bramblett, Secretary

The Twenty-fifth annual reunion of the Kennamer Family Association, Incorporated, held at Pisgah Church, Kennamer Cove, Marshall County, Alabama, August 29^th, 1953, was called to order by the President. N. D. Kennamer of Huntsville, Alabama.

Harold Kennamer of Midland, Texas, led the assembly in prayer.

Wendell Page of Scottsboro, Alabama, led the congregation in singing "America" and Blest be the Ties that Bind.

N. D. Kennamer then asked everybody present to bow their heads in a minute of silent prayer in memory of the members of the family who had died since our last reunion.

With the President. N. D. Kennamer presiding, the following business was transacted:

The Treasurer, Clay Woodall of Guntersville, Alabama, reported that we had $72.81 in the treasury after all bills were paid.

The minutes of the last meeting of the Association were read by the Secretary, Edith Kennamer Bramblett of Scottsboro, and said minutes were adopted as read.

The President then called for nominations for officers for the Association for the next two years, and in a most eloquent and complimentary manner, Ralph Kennamer nominated his "handsome" cousin, Tom Jake Kennamer, Jr., of Washington as President, and after his nomination had been seconded, Ralph moved that he be elected by acclamation. Tom Jake then returned the compliment by nominating Ralph for President, but Tom Jake was elected. The following were also duly elected:

Carlos S. Kennamer, Scottsboro, Alabama, Vice-President

Edith Kennamer Bramblett, Scottsboro, Alabama, Secretary

Willard C. Kennamer, Yonkers, N. Y., Historian

Ralph Kennamer then nominated D. C. Kennamer of Scottsboro, Alabama, as Treasurer of the Association, and made a motion that he be elected permanent Treasurer, stating that we had such a little bit of money that it was too much trouble to transfer it each two years. His motion was duly seconded and D. C. Kennamer was elected permanent Treasurer.

Bertie Kennamer of Woodville, Alabama, led a group of children from Woodville in singing two very enjoyable songs. The group was composed of Eva Kennamer, Carolyn Butler, Linda Butler, Marie Kennamer, Randall Patterson, Jimmy Kennamer, Clenda Cameron, Carol Kennamer and Clara Keel.

Willard Kennamer, our Historian, gave us some of the high lights of the new Kennamer Family History he is preparing. He stated that he had 1,450 Kennamer family genealogies already and was not through with the book. He further stated that he did not plan to include the children of the Kennamer girls in his book, but rather would restrict the book to the actual Kennamer family name. He gave us an illustration if a Kennamer girl marries a Woodall then their children would be Woodalls and not Kennamers and for that reason he does not plan to extend the line further than where the Kennamer girl marries. He had with him a sample book furnished him by the printer and he gave us some idea of the cost of printing a book similar to the one shown. He stated that he thought if we bought as many as three or four hundred that the price would be somewhere around $3.00 each. No definite action was taken on this matter, but it was the general talk that Willard was to be commended for his untiring efforts in this tedious work and that the books were something that the members of the family would want.

The meeting was adjourned for lunch, and the consensus of opinion was that it was one of the best lunches we have ever had

The crowd, some six or seven hundred strong, reassembled after lunch to hear some very stirring marches by a portion of the Jackson County High School Band. The members of the band were introduced by Wendell Page of Scottsboro, Alabama, and he not only introduced them, but told just how they were related to the family. These members were Karen Hodges, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Julian Hodges of Scottsboro; Linda Hall, granddaughter of "Uncle" Green Butler; Gene McCutchen, granddaughter of Mrs. Maude Kennamer McCutchen; Jo Anne Kennamer, daughter of Ed Kennamer and granddaughter of Carlos and Mollie Kennamer; Autrey Gardner, Jr., son of Faye Kennamer Gardner and grandson of Carlos and Mollie Kennamer; Bobby Stewart, son of Clyde and Helen Stewart, and grandson of Bun Wann, and Mr. Bud and "Miss" Kate Stewart; Charles Smith, son of Gladys Scoggins Smith (who formerly taught at Woodville) and Duggan Smith, and then Jimmie Adams, who is just a friend of the family, and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Adams, Scottsboro, Alabama.

The President then called on members of the family from various states to stand and be recognized and there were 8 from Texas; 12 from Tennessee; 5 from Georgia; 2 from Kentucky; one from New York, one from Washington, D. C., and hundreds from various counties in Alabama.

Clay Kennamer of Dalton, Georgia, made a very short talk in which he told of a visit to his home by Willard Kennamer of Yonkers, N. Y., and he felt that the members of the Association should do everything possible to encourage the great work. He offered to join with any ten or twelve other members in putting up $100.00 each to see that the book was published. He further stated that he thought the idea of a pavilion, or some such thing was a good one and said he would help out on building it.

Walter J. Kennamer of Woodville, Alabama, then came to the stand and said that there were always some few expenses to putting on the reunion and asked for free will donations. While he was still speaking, Mrs. Barton Kennamer Noel of Boaz, Alabama, stood up and advised that she had not given up the idea of a place for the reunion to meet and she and Walter J. Kennamer urged that the members give this matter some serious thought and if possible to begin now to donate

toward this work. A collection was taken and $107.93 was donated.

Ralph Kennamer then presented a very handsome mahogany gavel to the Association from the members of the Kennamer Family Association in memory of John R. Kennamer. This gavel is appropriately engraved. In making this presentation, he advised that the idea of this gift originated with N. D. Kennamer.

Ralph then advised that he had bought a gift to be presented to the youngest member present and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kennamer brought their six-month old daughter, Doris Wennell, forward to claim this engraved gift, showing that she was the youngest member of the Association present at the Silver Anniversary Reunion. Doris Wennell is the granddaughter of Frank and Eliza Kennamer and is a great granddaughter of the late Frank Kennamer.

Mr. Green Butler was conceded to be the oldest member present, he being 86 years of age. Ralph also presented him with an engraved gift to show that he was the oldest member present for the Silver Anniversary Reunion.

The Kennamer Furniture Company of Guntersville, Alabama, donated a very useful and lovely coffee-maker to be given to the member present with the most descendants present, and this was claimed and won by Mrs. Tempie Kennamer, widow of W. S. Kennamer. She had 26 children, grand-children and great-grandchildren present, they being as follows: Children: Grady, Eddie, Bertie, Howard and Truman, Mae Hodges, Ruby Thomas and Gertrude Stewart. Grand-children: Evelyn Kennamer Butler; Olan Rexford Kennamer, Julia Ann Kennamer, Virgie Mae Hodges Nichols, Glenice Hodges Patterson, Doss Kennamer, Sue Kennamer Wright, Eva Lou Kennamer, Houston Kennamer Thomas, Alva Sue Thomas, and Joseph E. Stewart, Jr. Great-grand-children: Carolyn Butler, Linda Butler, Melvin Nichols, Paula Inez Nichols, Randall Patterson, Arnold Patterson and Parnell Kennamer.

Bro. Charlie Brewer made a few well-chosen remarks to the assembly and stated that he had known and loved members of the family for years.

Judge C. B. Kennamer of Montgomery in a short speech referred to a portion of the minutes in which the Secretary quoted from a portion of Roland Prince’s speech in which he stated that there were more women than men in the country and Judge Kennamer said he just thought to himself as he heard that, "What a situation". Before he really got into trouble with us women he changed the subject and began to talk about what an improvement had been made in the roads since the days when he lived in the Cove, and in particular, about the improvement that had been made in the last year. He then spoke about the Governor of Alabama having signed the "Right to Work Bill" the day before and he said that strange things were happening in our country when the Governor had to sign such a bill, that he thought everybody had the right and the duty to work. He went on to say that all nations were in an armament race, with the excuse that they were doing it to keep out of trouble, but that he remembered when he was a boy that if a bunch of the fellows took to carrying pistols, he thought they were getting ready to fight. He concluded his talk by saying he thought this was one of the greatest reunions we had ever had.

A poll was taken to see how many were present who had attended every reunion and there were twenty-one people who had attended every reunion.

Lorrin Kennamer of Kentucky made a short talk and he brought out the fact that it was he that first thought of the Kennamer Family History and the reunion. He said he wanted to heartily endorse the work being done by Willard and he offered to be one of the men to advance $100.00 in order to get the work published.

Congressman Robert E. Jones came late to the reunion, missing the wonderful dinner, but he was most complimentary of the Kennamer Family and stated that he wanted to congratulate the family as a whole on the splendid work they were doing to keep the family ties close, that so many families were prone to dissolve their affections and love with distance. He stated that he hoped he would have the opportunity of joining in paying respect and tribute to the Kennamer Family at many reunions.

D. P. Woodall of Hillsboro made a short speech, in which he stated he was happy to be present.

Eddie Kennamer, Edward Page and Talmadge Kennamer were chosen as the committee on arrangements for the next two years.

L. C. Boles of Scottsboro, the guest of Carlos Kennamer, made a short speech.

Our newly elected president, Tom J. Kennamer, Jr., acquainted us with some of the duties of the doorkeeper of the House of Representatives in a very educational and interesting talk.

N. D. Kennamer presented the gavel to Tom Jake and turned the meeting over to him.

With the singing of "God be With You ‘Till We Meet Again" led by Wendell Page and prayer by Ralph Kennamer, the meeting was adjourned to meet again the last Saturday in August, 1954.

This the 29^th day of August, 1953.

The Twenty-sixth Annual Reunion of the Kennamer Family Association, Incorporated, held at Pisgah Church, Kennamer Cove, Marshall County, Alabama, August 28^th, 1954, was called to order by the President, Tom J. Kennamer of Washington, D. C.

Brother Erwin Lee led the assembly in prayer.

The minutes of the last meeting of the Association were read by the Secretary, Edith Kennamer Bramblett of Scottsboro, and said minutes were adopted as read.

The President then asked everyone present to bow their heads in a minute of silent prayer in memory of the members of the family who had died since our last reunion.

President Tom J. Kennamer then explained to the assembly that Ralph Kennamer and Edith Kennamer Bramblett had decided that we would have more visiting in the morning and less speech-making and that that was the reason for not calling the meeting to order until such a late hour.

The meeting was then adjourned for lunch and as usual the food was plentiful and good.

The crowd reassembled after lunch and the President asked former Congressman Joe Starnes of Guntersville to come up to the platform and make whatever remarks he might care to and the Honorable Mr. Starnes made one of his usual good speeches. He endeared himself to all present when he said that from now on his name was going to be Joe Kennamer Starnes. He called to our attention how much progress has been made right here in Kennamer’s Cove in material and educational growth and what a wonderful heritage was ours and how proud we should be of the name Kennamer and what it stands for. He went on to tell us of a very amusing incident that happened to him when he was teaching at Rockdale School, He said it was generally conceded that the aristocracy lived in and around Pisgah School and that when his pupils from Humption came to Pisgah School and beat them in a spelling bee that the red-headed teacher at Pisgah School chased him out of the Cove. He then recalled a debate between Dave and Sid Kennamer on one side and Othar Butler and himself on the other side and of how Dave Kennamer got up to argue for his side and in the excitement made a wonderful speech, but forgot to mention the debate subject at all. Then getting serious for a few minutes, he said that he could not think of any nicer thing a family could do than to gather on an occasion such as this to greet each other and to gather inspiration from our meetings. He reminded us that since time began that man had had trouble and tribulations, and that this generation would not solve all the problems, nor would this generation have all of the troubles that were to befall men, but that we should strive at all times to make the family the basic unit of society and thereby a lot of our problems would be solved. He concluded by saying he had enjoyed being at the reunion and hoped to attend others.

President Tom J. Kennamer made a few timely remarks concerning the news that we get from Washington via the radio, press and television and advised that 90% of the news is slanted and that we should always remember this in analyzing what we hear and read.

He then called on Wendell Page to bring his quartet around to sing for us and Wendell, Henry Kennamer, Robert Neil from Nashville and Henry Kennamer’s son-in-law, Kenneth Logan, delighted all of us with their fine rendition of "Silver Threads Among the Gold," "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and other wonderful songs that never grow old. Henry Kennamer then announced that a singing school was being conducted at Mt. Pleasant and asked that anyone interested please make plans to attend, as they would be welcome.

The Treasurer, D. C. Kennamer, reported that we had $72.81 in the treasury last year and we had received $107.93 as a free will offering and found that we had $7.33 in the Jacobs Bank, making a total of $188.07 in receipts and that we spent $33.00 for incidental expenses, including a gavel, printing, etc., leaving a balance of $155.07. Another offering was taken and $82.40 was received.

W. J. Kennamer called to the attention of the members of the family that it was necessary to employ someone to clean the cemetery and to put up the tables and that this expense ran to $46.00.

Several times during the day reference was made to our need for a more comfortable place to meet, and especially our need for a new speaker’s stand, but each time it was passed over lightly and we are still risking the necks of not only the prominent members of our own family, but the necks of our visitors by asking them to come up to the "stand". My suggestion is that we take the offering before lunch and just hope that everyone will contribute generously and we can build before another meeting.

President Tom J. Kennamer then advised that there was one member of the family who had been longing to get up on the speaker’s stand all day and that now that time had come and he would turn the meeting over to his illustrious cousin? Ralph, and ask him to preside during the rest of the meeting.

Ralph came up and among other things, had this to say, "We are all enjoying more material success than our ancestors, we live in better homes, more comfortable homes, but frankly, I am a little frightened - I do not believe that we are as close to our God as they were . . ." He went on to remind us that there is no doubt about our forebears building a good name and they did not build it by getting any great honors bestowed upon them, or by reaching any high degree of financial success, but they built their good name by staying close to God. He reminded us that as a family, we had been greatly blessed and he concluded by saying that he hoped that all of these blessings, material and otherwise, would not turn us away from the One who has blessed us."

As is our custom, we asked that everyone who had attended every reunion to stand up and be counted and we found that there were 25 who had attended every reunion. This poll is not always accurate because not all of the members are within range of this announcement and sometimes we miss counting someone who has been present every year.

Ralph then asked the members of the family from various states-to stand and be recognized and there were 18 from Tennessee, 9 from Texas, 4 from Georgia, 2 from Mississippi, 1 from Oklahoma, 3 from Missouri, 3 from California, 1 from New York, 1 from Michigan and hundreds from various counties in Alabama.

The Kennamer Furniture Company of Guntersville, Alabama, very generously donated another prize this year to be given to the member present with the most descendants present, and this was claimed and won by Mrs. Eliza Kennamer. She had thirty-six children, grand-children and great-grant-children present, they being as follows: Henry, Dwight, Wayne, Frank, Robert, Ruth, Vonley, Carl, Charles and Lou Kennamer; Helen Logan and Carolyn Logan; Ilen, Leon, Polly, Lorette, Linda, Donald and Harold Lynn Thomas; Sara K. Rymer, Fern Martin, Wanda, Von and Ralph Anderson, Mary K. Christine, Lois, Joseph, Charles, Katheryn and Sally Jo Wright, and Ruth Wright Burns and Alton Burns. The gift was a beautiful table lamp.

Eileen and Ray Thomas brought their 3 month old son, Harold Lynn Thomas, forward to claim the gift for the youngest member present, and Mr. Emmett Woodall, admitted that he was 85 years old and received the gift for the oldest member present.

Henry Clay Kennamer of Dalton made a few remarks and especially called to our attention the wonderful work Willard Kennamer of Yonkers, N. Y., had done with his new book and urged that every member of the family avail himself of a copy of the same. Clay again offered to help build a pavilion’ or some such for our reunion.

Willard Kennamer was then asked to say a few words about his book and he told us something of the difficulty he had in compiling, typing and getting the book printed and I feel that the family as a whole is greatly indebted to him for his untiring efforts.

Ralph then called on "Uncle Elmore"—Judge Elmore Kennamer—from Oklahoma to come up to the platform and Judge Kennamer advised that this was the first time he had been to the reunion in five years. He then stated. "I am proud to be here. For one thing, about the lowest down person in the world is a person who refused to claim kin with his folks." He went on to make some very stirring remarks about the world situation and ended by saying what we needed in America today is a revival of the old type of Patriotism and Americanism. He delighted us with two very humorous stories.

Mr. McKane, new President of Sand Mountain University, formerly Snead College of Boaz, was introduced and he advised us that since we were talking about how proud we were to be Kennamers that the "K" in McKane stood for Kennamer. He expressed pleasure at being invited to attend the reunion.

Five past Presidents of the Kennamer Family Association, Inc. were called upon to stand and be recognized.

Hilbert Kennamer of Texas, Carlos Kennamer of Scottsboro and Mose Kennamer of Texas all made short talks.

Ralph Kennamer then in a joking mood, told his Daddy that the speech making had "got down" to him and the Judge corrected him and told him he meant "up" to him. Here is part of what the Judge had to say to us; "I like to come to these reunions. I have been to every one. I enjoy the fine talks that are given. I want to especially congratulate our good friend, Joe Starnes, that I have known through the years and who made a wonderful record for ten years 1n the Congress of the United States. I read and keep up with what goes on in Congress a great deal. He was the victim of the same election that was trying to get good men out of office today. I don’t know, but I think I did this at the one before, but I remember very distinctly from this same platform (I mean a better one) the last Saturday in August before Pearl Harbor, I prophesied then and I never changed my mind, that the threat of Communism from old bloody Russia was a greater menace to our civilization than Germany. I think one of the major mistakes of World War II was that we did not let Germany annihilate Russia. I think it is all coming to pass." He went on to make other remarks about the world situation, but unfortunately, I did not take all of his speech down. He ended his remarks by saying, "I am very happy to be here and hope to be to several more, ‘though I know the shadows are growing longer for me on the western horizon.’"

The meeting was closed with prayer and we adjourned to meet again the last Saturday in August, 1955.

The twenty-seventh annual reunion of the Kennamer Family Association, Incorporated, held at Pisgah Church, Kennamer Cove. Marshall County. Alabama, August 27, 1955, was called to order by the President, Tom J. Kennamer, of Washington, D. C.

Brother Otis Logan led the assembly in prayer.

The minutes of the last meeting of the Association were read by the Secretary, Edith Kennamer Bramblett of Scottsboro. and said minutes were adopted as read.

The President then asked every one present to bow their heads in a minute of silent prayer in memory of the members of the family who had died since the last reunion.

President Tom J. Kennamer then asked the members of the family from various states to stand and be recognized and there were 10 from Tennessee, 4 from Arkansas, 3 from Georgia, 1 from New York, 5 from Texas, 3 from Washington, D.C. and hundreds from Alabama.

Professor R. M. Harper from the University of Alabama, gave us a most interesting description of some of the work he was doing with statistics, and in particular, in connection with the data contained in the Kennamer History. He told us of his findings in studying the marriage records of the Kennamer Family how that in the nineteenth century, more marriages occurred in the month of December, but that later more of the marriages occurred in June. He went on to say that he considered the Kennamer Family as the salt of the earth.

Mr. Homer C. Hill of Arkansas was called upon to stand and be recognized and he stated that having the opportunity to attend the Kennamer Reunion was something he had lived for - that his father was a descendant from the Hans Kennamer line, but that until the Kennamer Family History was written, he did not know too much about his ancestors. He expressed deep pleasure at being with us. W. S. Hill, an uncle of Homer C. Hill, also of Arkansas, told of how happy he was to be in the land where his forefathers came from and he stated he hoped to attend other reunions.

D. C. Kennamer, Jr., our Treasurer, of Scottsboro, Alabama, gave us a report of the condition of the Association as far as finances are concerned. He stated that we had a balance of $155.07 on August 28^th, 1954, and that we took a collection that amounted to $82.42, giving us a total of $237.49, and that he had expended $1.00 for having the grounds cleaned, paid W. J. Kennamer $90.00 for having the cemetery cleaned and paid Talmadge Kennamer $8.00 and the Jackson County Sentinel $3.00 for printing, making a total of $102.00 spent - leaving a balance of $135.49 as of August 27, 1955.

President Tom J. Kennamer then announced that it was time to elect officers for the next two years and after a "railroading" election, the following were elected:

Carlos S. Kennamer, Scottsboro, Alabama, President

Benny W. Kennamer, Woodville, Alabama, Vice-President

Edith Kennamer Bramblett, Scottsboro, Alabama, Secretary

D. C. Kennamer, Jr., Scottsboro, Alabama, Treasurer

Willard Kennamer, Historian.

The meeting then adjourned for one of the most important events of the day - lunch.

After a bountiful and delicious meal the meeting was again called to order by the President.

A committee composed of Edith Kennamer Bramblett, Louise Kennamer Barclay, and Mrs. Carlos S. Kennamer was appointed by President Tom J. Kennamer to draw proper Resolutions of sympathy and sorry of the late Judge C. B. Kennamer.

Said Resolution is as follows:

WHEREAS, Charles Brents Kennamer, Sr., was an honored, respected and beloved member of the Kennamer Family Association of Alabama, Incorporated; and:

WHEREAS, God in His infinite wisdom saw fit to call him from among us on June 3, 1955;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kennamer Family Association of Alabama, Incorporated, that we do express our deepest sympathy and sorrow in the passing of one whom we are proud to have been associated with in our Reunions, and one whom we shall miss, as he was a regular attendant and had never missed a Reunion, and;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we do spread a copy of this Resolution on the permanent minutes of this Association and that we do send a copy to his wife and children.

This, the 27^th day of August, 1955.

THE KENNAMER FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED

By: Edith Kennamer Bramblett

Louise Kennamer Barclay