Which reunion? The Thompsons, who are the descendants of William T. Thompson (overseer who died in 1838), Nelson Thompson (his mulatto son, a landowner; c1830-1872), Nelly Washington Thompson (mulatto; wife of Nelson; born c1835 @ Chicora Wood Plantation), and Milly (Nelly's mother; supposedly of Guinean ancestry), will enjoy each other July 28-30,2000. You are welcome to participate, even if you are not related, if you have helpful information. The cost is $35 per person; $22 for children between 3 and 12 years old. The Thompsons have a cousin who escaped (with his wife and children) from slavery (Exchange Plantation) July 4, 1864. His name is Stephen Gallant. He was the valet to Gov. Allston. Several books mention these relations. They are: Them Dark Days: Slavery in the American Rice Swamps by William Dusinberre, Chronicles of Chicora Wood, and A Woman Rice Planter. The last two books are by Elizabeth Pringle, a daughter of Gov. Allston. If you do not plan to stay the full weekend, just visit us at one of the events. Friday evening, we will be at the Carolinian Inn. Saturday afternoon we will be at Huntington Beach. Sunday morning, we will worship at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Please tell me about your interest and your reunion. Diana Thompson