I was born Robert Gordon Conaway. My mother’s maiden name was Eleanor Montgomery. My grandmother’s maiden name was Eleanor Brown. My great grandmother’s maiden name was Anna Carlson and my great great grandmother’s maiden name was Sophie Bergeson. She married a man named Bennett Carl Carlson. This was a reunion of some of the grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and great, great, great grandchildren of that marriage. Phew!
Most of the reunion took place at Lake Hope State Park where we all lived for a weekend in a small community of cottages. Below are links to the photos, video, 360˚ interactive images and finally the family tree of who attended and who they were. I think we should do this again sometime soon. We all had a great time. Thanks to everyone who attended and helped out to make it so wonderful for me and Petra. Also thank you to my mother, who’s idea it was in the first place and her sister Judy who helped organize it.
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10 Comments
william conaway jr.
Looks like lots of fun guys!!! I am glad you had that famly time together!
Love,
Billy.
admin
Yep. It really was a great time. Perfect weather. Relaxing, hiking, eating, drinking, and playing wiffle ball. Not a bad way to begin closing down the summertime shop here in northern North America.
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Mom
I loved the pictures! The video was wonderful! Dad said it was brilliant. You captured the beauty and enjoyment of the time and place. Thank you so much, son.
I want to thank very much everyone who attended. many of you made a big effort to get there – from Colorado, Boston, N.Carolina, Michigan, Ohio.
I felt such a bond with my cousins. All of you made it such a success!!
Punkin
Petra
Awesome stuff, sweets! Great work as usual!
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Judy Lord
Robbie, you are the MAN!! These photos are absolutely wonderful. What would we have done without you??? You made me cry!!
The princess or is the clown???
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You did a great job of helping my mom organize this. It came off without a hitch.
megan lord
Robbie
WOW I had no idea how beautiful that area is! And GREAT photos! Wish I could have been there. Judy looked a little pissy in some of the picture. And Kimmy…what was she thinking with that marshmellow! I can’t believe how much your Mom looks like Grandma (aside from those guns..WOW)
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Mom
What guns?
admin
Guns = Arms
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Jerry Carlson
Robbie
Great selection of picture memories. I want to do this again soon! Look at all those smiling faces on the group pictures.
Thanks again for the pictures and for inviting Carol & I.
Jerry