91st BROWN REUNION
The 91st annual Brown Reunion, descendants of John and Elizabeth Brown, was held Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Brown Park south of Bogota, IL. Being under the pavilion allowed us to be out of the sun and sometimes feeling a little breeze on this hot humid day. Around 12:30 P.M. We sang “Come Home It’s Supper Time”. Dean Brown then asked the blessing and thanked all those present for coming and for those who wanted to be here and couldn’t. Everyone enjoyed our variety of food. After lunch we sang “The Little Brown Church in the Wildwood”.
The gold “Lincoln” dollars were presented to the following people: oldest female: Imogene Kerr, 103 yrs.; oldest male: Dean Brown, 97 yrs.; youngest: Allison Coad, 13 yrs.; traveled the farthest: Doug & Allison Coad, Henderson, KY; largest family present: Donna (Brown) Coad.
The election of officers resulted in the retention of the three existing officers: President, Thomas H. Brown; Vice-President, Jenny (Bridges) Stadge and Secretary-Treasurer, Faye A. Brown.
Our President has been mowing and maintaining the park. All the rain we have had kept him busy this year as you all know too.
The porta pot was again rented from Snearley’s, Martinsville, IL.
The guest book was signed by: Thomas H. & Faye A. Brown, Newton, IL; Dorthy Brown, Newton, IL; Larry Brown, Newton, IL; Dean & Shirley Brown, Clay City, IL; Donna Coad, Newton, IL; Deanna, Coady, & Caden Kerner, Arcola, IL; Amber Emmerich, Effingham, IL; Loretta Emmerich, Newton, IL; Tim & Lori Dion, Newton, IL; Doug Coad & Allison Coad, Henderson, KY; Drew Kerr, Dawson, IL; Imogene Ooton Kerr, Hord, IL, Tara German, Auburn, IL and Melvin & Joann Birk, Newton, IL.
Tom thanked the families for coming and appreciated their donations to keep the Reunion going. Our families are so important to keep together and for so many of us they are scattered around the country.
Next year the 92nd Reunion will be on August 16, 2026 (third Sunday in August) at the Brown Park.
Please bring your families, friends, food, tableware, lawn chairs, pictures to share and any updates for the family tree, (lunch starts around 12:30 P.M.). Water, tea and lemonade will be furnished. Looking forward to seeing you next year!
