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SWAYZE FAMILY GATHERING
[Welland Tribune, 21 January 1898]
A gathering of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of the Swayze family was held at the old homestead and residence of Daniel R. Swayze on the evening of January 17, 1898, in the nature of an oyster supper and entertainment. After ample justice had been done at the tables, all repaired to the parlor and enjoyed a brief history of the early life and enterprises of W.H. Swayze, sr., now nearly 78 years old, and who is still enjoying good health, who, with his six sons and their families now number 47. David J. Swayze made a few remarks touching the gathering, and of the pleasure of meeting their youngest brother, J.R. Swayze of Milwaukee. George A. Swayze spoke a few words in reference to the building of the brick house. Alexander Swayze spoke in regard to the early religious training at the fire-side. J.W. Swayze spoke of the blessings that have surrounded us, and the greatest object in our lives should be to glorify God who had created us for that purpose, and hoped we all might be spared to enjoy many such occasions as this.
A program was carried out.
After benediction all started for their homes, having spent a very pleasant evening and one long to be remembered.
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