1915 Colpitts Family Reunion at Forest Glen, Albert Co.
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Moncton Daily Times
Friday, Sept. 3rd, 1915
MR. F. W. COLPITTS, MONCTON, NEW PRESIDENT OF THE COLPITTS REUNION
Fifth Re-union of Colpitts Family Held Thursday, September 2nd, on Farm of
Ralph Colpitts at Forest Glen
- A Large Gathering, and Beautiful
Weather for Picnic - Names of Those Registering - To Erect Monument to
Ancestors.
(Special to the Times)
Petitcodiac, Sept. 2. The fifth of the Colpitts Re-union, which was
started fifteen years ago, was held on Ralph Colpitts farm, Forest Glen,
Thursday. There was an exceedingly large number of the Colpitts family on
the grounds, with their friends from outlying districts. The day was
exceedingly fine, the sun shining the whole day, making it a little too warm
for the picnickers. This reunion is held every five years in different parts
of Westmorland and Albert Counties. Mr. R. R. Colpitts, of Moncton, is the
president, and Mr. R. J. Colpitts, of St John, secretary. Large refreshments
tables were scattered over the ground, containing large quantities of
eatable and were well patronized. Ice cream and soft drinks were to be had.
Early in the afternoon photographs of the large gathering were taken
by Percy N. Crandall, and John W. Colpitts, Moncton. Automobiles and
carriages carried quite a contingent to the grounds from outlying places and
a large number came by rail. Handshaking and renewing old acquaintances was
the order of the day recalling history of the olden times to the present.
The younger element enjoyed themselves roaming through the fields, while
others sat under the tree in the shade. The committee in charge did all in
their power to make the affair the success that it was.
Order was called by the President, R. R. Colpitts, Moncton, and the
secretary read the minutes of the previous re-union which was held five
years ago, making a brief reference to correspondence he had received from
members of the Colpitts families from different parts of the world. A motion
was put before the gathering proposing to erect a monument for Robert
Colpitts and Margaret Wade, who came from England in 1773. This motion
was seconded and carried unanimously. The election of officers was then
proceeded with and resulted as follows: President, F. W. S. Colpitts,
Moncton. Secretary-Treasurer, R. J. Colpitts, St. John.
Committee - Wm. A. Colpitts, Elgin, N.B., Lane Colpitts, Colpitts, N.B., R.
M. Colpitts, Woodstock, N.B., H. H. Colpitts, Moncton, N.B., Otto Bleakney,
Elgin, N.B., Robert Day, McDonald Point, N.B., E. L. Colpitts, Alfred
Parker, Parkindale, N.B., Wm. Horsman, Forest Glen, N. B.
It was decided to hold the next
reunion, five years hence in Colpitts. Mr. F. W. S. Colpitts, the newly
elected president, addressed the gathering. Mr. Colpitts thanked those
present for the honor they had bestowed upon him.
The crowd then made their way back down the field where sports were to take
place. Mayor McAnn, Rev. Mr. Goodwin, Ex-Mayor W. K. Gross, of Moncton, were
among the interested visitors.
The result of the sports follows:
Girl's Race, Won by Clara Leaman, Nixon, Albert Co.
Boys' Race, Earle Saunders, The Glades, N.B.
Girls' Race, Elizabeth Colpitts, Grand Bay.
Those registered were:
Mrs. R. O. Morse, North River, N.B.
John W. Colpitts, Sunny Brae, N.B.
Mrs. J. W. Colpitts, Sunny Brae, N.B.
Freddie Colpitts, Sunny Brae, N.B.
Mrs. Jas. Killam, Petitcodiac, N.B.
F. E. Colpitts, Petitcodiac, N.B.
Crystal Colpitts, Petitcodiac, N.B.
Philip Colpitts, Petitcodiac, N.B.
Mrs. A. L. Dotten, Moncton, N.B.
Mrs. Jas. Doyle, Moncton, N.B.
Mrs. B. W. Kay, Moncton, N.B.
Elizabeth Doyle, Moncton, N.B.
Dorothy Davidson, Moncton, N.B.
Jennie S. Jones, Grangeville, Kent County
Burton W. Colpitts, Little River
Mr. H. H. Saunders, The Glades, N. B.
Max Saunders, The glades, N. B.
Earle Saunders, The Glades, N.B.
Rev. H. H. Saunders, The Glades, N. B.
James W. Colpitts, Point de Bute, N.B.
Mrs. W. Colpitts, Point de Bute, N.B.
Mrs. E. P. Hoar, Moncton, N. B.
R. Byron Colpitts, Moncton, N.B.
Mrs. C. D. Colpitts, St. John, N.B.
Mr. C. D. Colpitts, St. John, N.B.
Miss Vivian Colpitts, St. John, N. B.
Miss Elva Cain, Moncton, N.B.
R. R. Colpitts, Moncton, N. B.
Mrs. R. R. Colpitts, Moncton, N. B.
A Lorne Colpitts, Moncton, N.B.
Miss Clara Colpitts, Moncton, N. B.
Miss F. Gertrud Hamilton, Upper Sackville, N. B.
Mrs. Stephen H. Taylor, Salisbury, N. B.
Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Prosser, Forest Hill
R. J. Colpitts, St. John
Mrs. R. J. Colpitts, St. John
Elizabeth Colpitts, St. John
Margaret Colpitts, St. John
Gordon Colpitts, St. John
Robert Colpitts, St. John
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Morrison, Moncton
C. L. Henry, Salisbury
Vera J. Miton and Ruby B. Goggin, Elgin
R. H. Goggon, Petitcodiac
Mrs. W. C. Snow, Lewisville, N. B.
Miss Winnie Snow, Lewisville, N. B.
Mrs. Jas. Best, Moncton, N. B.
Mrs. H. L. Brewster, Moncton, N. B.
Florence Brewster, Moncton, N. B.
Wendell Brewster, Moncton, N. B.
Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Prosser, Prosser Brook
Fred E. Sharp, Norton, N. B.
A. C. Lawson, Fredericton, N. B.
Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Seelye, Dawson, N.B.
Adelia R. Seelye, The Glades, N. B.
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. B. Smith, Grangeville, Kent County
R. Trueman Colpitts, Sunny Brae, N. B.
Mrs. R. Trueman Colpitts, Sunny Brae, N. B.
Wendell Colpitts, Sunny Brae, N.B.
Harold Colpitts, Sunny Brae, N.B.
George A. MacFarlane, Petitcodiac, N. B.
Josie Godard, Petitcodiac, N. B.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Prosser, Prosser Brook
Mrs. C. S. Blakney, Sunny Brae, N. B.
Mrs. W. D. Blakney, Sunny Brae, N. B.
Mrs. L. A. Steeves, Steevescote
Mrs. J. S. Dawson, Dawson
Mrs. G. McLean, Moncton
Mrs. R. B. Colpitts, Moncton
Miss Alice Collier, Moncton, N. B.
Mrs. S. L. Collier, Hillside
Mrs. Frank Caine, Moncton
Miss Mabel Caine, Moncton
W. D. Blakney, Sunny Brae
Walton Colpitts, Colpitts, Albert Co.
Greta Colpitts, Colpitts, Albert Co.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H Pollock, Petitcodiac
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Prosser, Forest Hill, N. B.
Mrs. Thos. C. Blakney, Sunny Brae
Mr. and Mrs. Warren H. Colpitts
Henry G. Colpitts
E. John Colpitts
A. Branscombe, Penobsquis
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Steeves and family
Steward A. Steeves, Boundary Creek
R. S. Colpitts
Nettie B. Colpitts
Myra C. Colpitts
Nettie Colpitts
Caroline Colpitts
Nina E. Colpitts
Dale Colpitts
Harry Colpitts
Russel Colpitts
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Somers and son
H. S. Keith and wife
Miss Lucy Keith
Master Jack Keith
Master Bliss Keith
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Dawson, Moncton
Miss Elva F. Dawson, Moncton
Judson Steeves, Steeves Mill, N. B.
Mrs. Judson Steeves, Steeves Mill, N. B.
Mr. and Mrs. John N. Hoar and son, Elmer, Moncton
Mr. and Mrs. Harris M. Steeves, Salem, A. Co.
Mr. and Mrs. B. McKay, Moncton
And others who were late in registering.
