The fourth family reunion of the descendants of James Harlow Robertson (1805-1885) and (1st) Manerva Swinney Robertson (1827-1860) and (2nd) Martha Ann Jones Wadsworth Robertson (1842-1909) will be October 19, 20, 21, 2000, in Altus, Oklahoma, at the Ramada Inn. A block of rooms has been reserved for the "Robertson Reunion" at a rate of $46.00 per room, up to four people. To make a reservation, call directly, the Altus Ramada, at telephone number (580) 477-3000 and say you're part of the Robertson Reunion.

Since we have already visited the home places and cemeteries of the three brothers that came to Oklahoma, this year's reunion will be more on the line of visiting and getting to know everyone a little bit better, along with sharing of photographs and written family histories that each family is requested to bring. We will sing, tell favorite stories, brag about our grandkids, etc. And, of course, bring your musical instruments.

A "photographic quality" copying shop, down town, will be available for copying photographs and documents that you might like to share and have copied. So, bring those photographs, documents, records, and other items that you would be willing to share with our Robertson family.

Family history: It is suggested that you write, and bring with you, your family history, and, at least, your grandparents family history. If you can go back further than your grandparents, please do, and share with our Robertson family. This illustrative family deserves to be remembered with a written history.

Plans have been made for the Third Annual Reunion of the descendants of James Harlow Robertson, Manerva Swinney Robertson, and Martha Ann Jones Wadsworth Robertson to be held Thursday, October 7 through Saturday the 9th, 1999, in Decatur, Texas.

Room reservations at the newly-opened Ramada Inn in Decatur need to be made NOW; rates are $54.00 plus tax for rooms with 2 full-size beds and $65.00 plus tax for 2 king-size beds. They have a very nice continental breakfast, indoor heated pool and hot tub, game room, coin-operated guest laundry, meeting room that doubles as a storm shelter, plus many other amenities. We will use the meeting room on Thursday night to gather and at other times for fellowship; the lobby is large for gathering also. Call 940-627-6262 and mention "Robertson reunion" for reservations. A block of ten rooms has been reserved and will be held until October 1, 1999 for the reunion; more can be reserved if needed, but make reservations as soon as possible. Please pass along this information to any family member.

RV hookups are available nearby at the Shady Oaks RV Park on Highway 81-287 South, phone 940-627-8447; rats are $10.00 a day. Another campground, Bay Landing, is located near Bridgeport Lake. For additional information concerning RV hookups, contact R.S. & Gail Robertson at P. O. Box 63, Woodlawn, TX 75694-0063, phone 903-938-6146, or E-Mail 2robs@internetwork.net.

Please gather on Thursday evening at the Ramada Inn in Decatur. Plans are being made to visit family home sites, cemeteries, tour of Wise County Courthouse and Wise County Historical Museum and other points of interest in the area. Decatur has many good places for eating; A group dinner is planned for Friday night at the Twin Hills Restaurant on the banks of Lake Bridgeport; Specialties include catfish, seafood, stakes and chicken. We will gather at night for visiting, sharing information, music and songs (bring music items), picture taking, etc. Decatur has Wal-Mart, antique and craft shops, plus other activities.

Please plan to join us in Wise County where four Robertson brothers and one sister lived after leaving Mississippi. Mark your calendars for October 7-9, 1999, call now for reservations and plan to attend this exciting Robertson Reunion!!!

Suggestions are welcome; for any inquiries, contact:

Ann Robertson Estes		Mabeth & Les Raley
28347 Hazelridge Drive		141 Runaway Bay Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes,            Bridgeport, Texas 76424
California 90275-3126           940-575-2491
310-377-6036
							

The Second Annual Reunion of the descendants of James Harlow Robertson, Manerva Swinney Robertson, and Martha Ann Jones Wadsworth Robertson will be Thursday thru Sunday, October 15-18, 1998, in Booneville, Mississippi (Old Tishomingo/Prentiss County).

Rooms have been reserved at the Day's Inn in Booneville. Rates are $48.15 for a double and $42.80 for a single with a continental breakfast. The Western Sizzler is across the parking lot plus other fast food places are nearby. Call 601-728-2244 and mention the "Robertson Reunion." Check in is at 2:00 p.m. and check out is 12:00 p.m.

The Community Center, a short distance from the motel, has been reserved for Friday and Saturday. Scheduled Activities Include:

Thursday: Hear from the Booneville Robertsons and old timers.

Music and song fest, so come prepared.

Friday: Tour of the old Robertson/Swinney/Jones homeplaces and cemeteries.

Gene's Bar B-Q, more music and more stories.

Saturday: War of 1812 Marking of Wiley Swinney's grave located at old Swinney homeplace and family cemetery with info about the homeplace from the present owners. Tour of old Jacinto Courthouse, built circa 1854, and beautifully restored, was county seat of Old Tishomingo County. Footprints of James Harlow Robertson and Wiley Swinney are sure to be found in this area!

Catered catfish (or whatever) supper, pictures and more visting.

Sunday: Memorial service for all those previous departed descendants.

Check out Tippah County areas.

The the library and Chancery Court office are available for research, and there is shopping in Corinth or Tupelo. City park has great new playground for children.

O'Neil and I are still excited and anxious to show you our part of the Robertson history. Did you know that in 1837, after the treaty with the Indians, James Harlow Robertson received two land patents here in this area for a total of 320 acres, at a price of $1.00 and $1.25 per acre? Wiley Swinney received a total of seven land patents here! New information since our first reunion . . . the possibility that James Harlow Robertson's mother, who we have known as Temperance, may have been named Mary (Temperance) BOYD. Can anyone shed any light on this theory?

Please mark your calendars and make plans to come; come early, stay late, come for whatever time is available, BUT COME!!!

Remember, if you are in the Memphis area, do not fail to get in touch with us or stop by for a visit! We will keep in touch as more details become available.

Bettie & Gene Gustafson           O'Neil & Sarah Parker
8348 Rosemark Road                2312 Ridgeland
Rosemark, Tennessee  38053-5724   Memphis, Tennessee  38119-7218
901-829-3318                      901-862-4566

SOME OF THE OKLAHOMA ROBERTSON FAMILY
(back row-l to r) Joyce Ann, John & Jane, Chris, Jim, Jr., Craig (2nd row-l to r) Ricki, Ryan

The first family reunion of the descendants of James Harlow Robertson (1805-1885) and (1st) Manerva Swinney Robertson (1827-1860) and (2nd) Martha Ann Jones Wadsworth Robertson (1842-1909) was October 15-19, 1997, in Altus, Oklahoma.

There were 64 that registered for the event. The person traveling the most distance was from Anchorage, Alaska. The oldest person attending was age 91 years. The youngest person attending was age 9 years. There were 30 persons attending from other states.

Along with visiting the old home places and cemeteries of three of the sons, at Reed and Vinson, Oklahoma, a cup full of true Robertson soil from Prentiss County, Mississippi, was given each family by Betty Gustafson and O'Neil Parker.

Next year, the second reunion will be October 15-18, 1998, in Booneville, Prentiss County, Mississippi, where the family resided the longest.

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