events
so... i talked to my mom this weekend, and it turns out her hometown (and actually a lot of my family's hometown, including Addie) is having their bicentennial this month.
we were talking about Silas's "physical prowess" -- he had 12 kids. Most of the families around there seem to have had 5 or more. she says "why do you think we're related to every damn person in that town?"
Turns out both uncles and probably my aunt are going. It would be a perfect time to go and gather information. Too bad I probably can't, since too many folks here are already on vacation that weekend (June 17-20).
Now, I'm trying to find the Phillips Wing reunion. Looks like it's probably during "Old Home Days," which would be August 20-22 this year. A distant cousin of mine seems to be the town manager, so I could ask her.
And... serendipitously, I found some information I had been looking for! Woohoo!