Echlin Family Reunion
28 03 2010
http://home.cogeco.ca/~reunion/
This Echlin family originally from Ireland, settled in the military settlement of Perth, Ontario Canada. Thomas Echlin, wife Mary and their children arrived in the settlement in July of 1817. Although Thomas died young his family lived on and spread throughout Lanark County, Algoma District, Windsor, Oshawa and some relocated to the United States - mostly in the state of Michigan.
The first few Reunions were held in Hopetown then it was relocated to the Echlin farm in Dalhousie Twp. Lanark County. For many years the descendants of James Echlin and Lucy Morris enjoyed an Echlin Reunion on that original homestead. James Echlin was a son of Christopher Echlin and grandson to the original settler, Thomas. The Echlin Reunion took place every August from 1970 to 1986. The big events were meeting everyone firstly, the Horseshoe Tournament, kids games, races and prizes.
Due to popular demand we are bringing it back in 2010 style!!
So calling all Thomas Echlin descendants.. please join us we would love to meet you. Also, if you would like to volunteer to help your offer will be gratefully accepted.
Echlin Reunion 2010 is July 24, 2010 - 1pm - 8pm / Port Elmsley, ON - more details on the website!!
