This announcement was made at the Pellissippi Genealogical and Historical Society meeting this past Thursday. I'm not related to the Stooksbury family, but I thought should be passed on to the list. Along with Stooksbury, there are a number of related families that might be of interest too: Irwin, Sharp, Mitchell, Loy, Craig, Snodderly, Heatherly, Pyles, George, Miller, Carden, Gibbs, Fox, Hatmaker, Ridenour, Rice, Graves, Harmon, Gentry, Wallace, Bailey, etc. Thanks, Ron Evans PRESS RELEASE STOOKSBURY REUNION 26 June 2007 Abby Benizio 169 Scruggs Cemetery Ln. Norris, TN 37828 432-202-9388 432-332-7277 [email protected] Norris, Tennessee On July 7th 2007 the Norris Middle School gym in Norris, TN will become a time machine vessel that will transport hundreds of East Tennessee residents through over 500 years of history. The Stooksbury reunion (and all related families) will be captained by local historians such as Lynn Fox and the Sons of the Revolution as well as the Union County Historical Society and East Tennessee Historical Society staff Cherel Henderson, director, and Dr. George Schweitzer. Dr. Schweitzer, listed in Who's Who in America, is Alumni Distinguished Professor at the University of Tennessee and holds BA, MA and PhD degrees in Chemistry, and MA in the History of Religion, and PhD in History of Science, and an ScD) (Doctor of Science) in Philosophy of Science. He is Phi Beta Kappa, has authored over 220 publications, and has lectured to over 200 genealogical and historical societies in the USA, Canada, England and Germany. Professor Schweitzer uses historical reenactment to teach genealogy and will be discussing Scots-Irish history in East Tennessee, a relevant topic to Stooksbury families and kin. Many more speakers are scheduled as is Nashville recording artist Richard Stooksbury who will share songs from his first two CD's. Stooksbury' will have a chance to learn about ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary &. Civil Wars, were presidents of universities and judges, but mostly hard-working farmers and families that have a proud history in growing this country. Stooksbury's have already confirmed attendance from FL, IO, TX, OH, MI. AL, NC, GA, MO, WI, KY and even CO. This historical meeting will showcase family genealogy through pictures, presentations, crafts, movies and music. The reunion is FREE and is open to all Stooksbury's, related families (Irwin, Sharp, Mitchell, Loy, Craig, Snodderly, Heatherly, Pyles, George, Miller, Carden, Gibbs, Fox, Hatmaker, Ridenour, Rice, Graves, Harmon, Gentry, Wallace, Bailey, etc.) and anyone interested in learning about the families of East Tennessee. Saturday, July 7th at 10:00 am, at the Norris Middle School gym in Norris, TN will kickoff the event. Food will be available and a children's area. Attendee's are encouraged to bring pictures, recipes, cameras, camcorders, notepads, and any items of historical interest for a future book. Around noon a large group photo will be taken and everyone is urged to be present. Media interviews, tours and notes can be arranged before and during the reunion. Representatives are available for comment. The Website is: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/a/i/Abby-Sain/index.html'