Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-09-05

acted as master of ceremonies. Capt. |
John H. Parrett was elected Chairman,
and he called upon Rev. r. &. Campbell
to open the proceedings with prayer, |
which he did.
The Captain then said he was no speech
maker, yet he proceeded to make state
ment of the history of the family, which
we will give, as it covers all necessary
ground. He said that about the year 1740
two young men left Switzerland and emil
grated to Shenandoah county, Virginia.
These were Frederick Parrett and God
frey Wilkin. Fred. Parrett had family
of BOYS and girls. All of the boys lex
cept one who had died) served in the revo-
lutionary war, and thus attested their 10y
atty to the government, as their descend
ants had done during the late civil war.
Loyalty was one of the characteristics of
the Parrett family. So far as he knew, he
said, not one of the family had ever been
in the poor house, and he never saw but
one under the influence of liquor, and he
was not so bad but that he was then able
to attend to his business. Another thing,
there were fewer members of the large
Parrett family who were not the owners
of good comfortable homesteads than of
any family he knew, and he believed they
had done their share in helping to build
churches and school houses wherever
their lot was cast. One of his immediate
| ancestors was present at the surrender of
Lord CORVALLIS.
Edward Parrett, son of Henry Parrett,
/ who lives near Lyndon, then read paper
| prepared by his father relative to the early
| settling of the Parrett family in that
neighborhood. This was exceedingly in
teresting as illustrating the great progress
/ in farming, building, travelling, etc.,
| since 1916, the date of their coming here.
DIR. Parker was then introduced. He
had written poem for the occasion, but
L. n II ffnTs n OF
his tribute to the good qualities of the
family whose reunion they were enjoying,
he said regarding his medley that 'if any
thing suits you, receive it; if not, hand
it over to your neighbor." He then read
the poem, which was largely appEeciat ed
by those assembled.
| Col. John Parrett, of Ross county, was
next called on. He remarked about his
grandfather that one reason he gave for
leaving Virginia, where he had accumu-
lated a competence and could have lived
comfortably, was that he did not wish his
boys to grow up where the institution OF
slavery existed. tEThiS'' added the Col
Onel, twas long before abolition was even
thought Of" His grandfather had left
his children an example of frugality
economy, industry and temperance, and
in following these the family occupied its
present position. He hoped there would
be many reunions such as they were ther
enjoying.
The following were elected as officers tt
take charge of any future reunions
Strawder J. Parrett, Pres't; Capt. John
81. Parrett, Vice Pres't; ThOs. f. Parrett
Sec'y and Treas. James and VIM. E
Parrett and Geo. Murray, of Ross county
Leander E. and Salathiel Parrett, of Fay
cite county, and John F. Allen, of CLARK
county, were the committee.
Called speeches were next in order.
Rev. r. K. Campbell expressed thanks
in very brief speech.
Rev. j. w. Wakefield remarked that HI
was comparative stranger but his limit
ed ACQUAINTANCE with the birds daughter
was very pleasant and he had warn
feeling for them. He commended theiI
coming together and thus becoming
known to each other. He advised then
to be strong, to be united, to stick to thei
principles and glory in them.
Rev. George Carpenter was the mex
speaker. He was most impressed will
the fact that the family owed a debt o
gratitude to God which they could never
repay, in that they had been, and were
SO free from the evils that afflict the human
race and especial y the evil of intemper
ance.
: Rev. Miller had so years. acquaint
ance with the family and it had beer
pleasant all the time. He Hoped the!
would still flourish and prosper and dC
good in the community and nation.
Rev. Mr.. Adams would say tEAmen" t
all that had been said. At one churcl
meeting he remembered he had receiveG
Al members into the church and of thest
% were Parretts. They had been true t.
the church and to Christ and he hopet
that they might long live and prosper.
Representatives of the press were calle
on and the first victim was your reporter
Next came Mr.. Millikan of the Fayett
County Herald. He thanked them 70
~ I, 1
/ the truthfulness, honesty and Industry {
the family.
: John T. Raper, Esq, of the Scioto Ca
zette, wished to be excused as his not
. book was full. Mr.. Sprung, of the High
: land Chief, made a few remarks.
, After DR.. Baker had returned thanks t
+ the Parrett family, ins the name of tn
visitors present, the entire assembly (no,
7 swelled to considerably over 500) joined i
2 singing cover there" and the benedictiO
was pronounced by Mr., Wakefield.
But all the enjoyment was not yet Ovel
An artist from Springfield had arrived
, and picture of the group was taken afte
| some such trouble as is usually inciden
!, to such occasions. And then for hour
e there were partings, good byes, Fcom
, and see u.s." ETC., etc.
= Every one who was present went ava
!, well satisfied, save those who had to writ
it up, for they all felt they could not d
t Justice to the affair.
n Regarding the arrangements there di
o not seem to be a single weak point. EV
e erything was in apple pie order, and tn
e utmost cordiality of reception was show
!. by the hosts. That the weather turne
|. out propitious was source ofpleasure an
+. qualification such as words cannot e.
: press. In book provided for that pul
# pose, the family and its numerous come
J, tions registered their names, and strane
: ers had place also assigned them fl
o regis try.
e What has been said by the variOr
e speakers shows the characteristics of IL
e family. Honesty, industry, frugality an
s temperance have ever been theirs, an
:. though no one claims to have attaine
!. great wealth or high position yet, all al
/ comfortably off so far as this world
e goods are concerned. Springing from a
e ancestry devoted to the Independence al
II the unity of the country, the same love
II country lives in the hearts and is show
n in the actions of the Parretts of to da
That they may long preserve these 10y
I characteristics and still be among tt
II prosperous of the country is the wish
d every one who on Wednesday last enjoys
= their hospitality.
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