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THE CALLAWAY FAMILY ASSOCIATION Volume I No. 5 EDITOR'S COMMENTS This is the fifth Bulletin for the year 2000, but it will be the first one to be sent simultaneously to all CFANETers. The test "mass mailings" were successful, so we will try it with the Bulletin in order to streamline the process. But first, I wish to thank the 14 Group Leaders who have been forwarding messages to you. They will now be freed up to take on more challenging tasks, if they so wish. There are now about 275 e-mailers on the CFANET list, including 35 non-renewed members and 20 prospective ones. We sincerely hope that these Bulletins will encourage them to join our great organization. Texas has the largest number of members (38) with Georgia (30) and California (27) close behind. In all, 38 of the 50 states are represented, plus 5 other countries. The June CFA Board Meeting is taking place in Kansas City, Missouri on June 2 & 3. CFANET will be on the agenda and our next Bulletin will be devoted to a report of the proceedings. ==========================================================================
Thoughts on the State/Regional Organization -
Carole S. Romano, CFA National State/Regional Chairman and Texas Picnic
"This is not going to be resolved in a few weeks
or months, but slowly people are becoming involved, and in time it will be
something to look back on with the knowledge that every effort was made to
involve the membership. New ideas, people and efforts will make CFA more
viable. This is helping to make the organization "everyone's CFA".
That is a most important concept, because a passive membership in time becomes
meaningless.
Membership was declining for several years before my
pilot Texas Picnic. Our yearly attendance has equaled about a quarter of the
Annual Meeting or more, as CFA attendance has dropped off as the group aged.
Denver and New Orleans only had in the 80s for attendance. My feeling is
target younger members, in order to have a group ready to assume CFA duties in
a few years.
When annual meetings are in Georgia, the attendance is
usually very good. San Antonio and Boston had great attendance, about 125-130.
This year being 25th anniversary, and in Georgia as well, attendance should be
good."
Chairmen are needed for many more State/Regional areas.
Won't you consider volunteering? Carole has written a "How To
Booklet" which she will be pleased to send to you, to get you started.
Her e-mail address is lcr_csr at juno.com .
========================================================================== Evelyn Dixon recently sent a report to Carole Romano re
the Arkansas Picnic which was held on April 29 at the Dixon Farm in Benton,
AR. There was fantastic support from the Arkansas Callaways/Calloways with 45
of all ages in attendance. All enjoyed the hayride and fishing activities plus
their picnic lunch. Three CFA Directors were present, along with guests from
Maryland. A bonus of two new members for CFA - Melvin and Pat Minton.
Carole says "A million thanks to Don, Evelyn and
the Dixon family for their outstanding efforts in furthering the
State/Regional effort in Arkansas."
========================================================================== Clay Callaway, Georgia Chairman, reports that he has sent out invitations to the Georgia Callaway Picnic, which will take place in Fayetteville, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2000 from 11:00 A.M. till 3:00 P.M. "We will be meeting at McCurry Park and I will be reserving the pavilion area for our picnic. Everyone should bring their picnic lunch and lawn chairs. I am hoping for a good turnout! McCurry Park is located at the corner of McDonough Rd. and State Highway 54 in Fayetteville. From Atlanta, take I-85 south to the Peach Tree City/Fayetteville exit. Take Highway 54 EAST (this will take you to Fayetteville). Go one mile past Fayetteville City Limits to McDonough Rd. (on the right). The Pavilion entrance is on the left as you come down McDonough Rd. WATCH FOR SIGNS! Anyone needing additional directions can contact me at 770-461-8839. Thanks." Clay Callaway
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Helen
Imburgia, of Aston, PA, has sent us another
interesting tidbit. This one is an article from "Wired News" dated
May 13, 2000.
New Privacy Threat: Genealogy? by Declan McCullagh
"Just when you thought there
was nothing new to say about the oft-cited privacy threats that Americans face, along comes
Congress with another worry: genealogy. During a privacy hearing Thursday
before a House Judiciary subcommittee, Rep. Ed Pease (R-Ind.) said the growing
number of websites that allow people to trace their families' history was a threat that
called for legislative action."
Laurie Deelman is a prospective CFA member from Port Alberni, B.C., who has been in touch by e-mail with Dr. Bruce Callaway of Sydney, Australia. He suggested that she submit a "lost" notice re her Alfred Callaway to the Bulletin, so here it is. Alfred Henry Callaway, born about 1843, Southampton, England. -listed as 38 years of age on 1881 Census at Millbrook, Hampshire, England -residence: 4 Posts Sturts Court -occupation: cab driver Alfred married Mary Ann (McKean) Callaway, born in Cornwall, England -listed as 40 years old on 1881 Census Children of Alfred H. and Mary Ann Callaway -John Callaway 12 years old in 1881, birthplace: Southton -Emma Callaway 9 years old in 1881, birthplace: southton -Jane Callaway 8 years old in 1881, birthplace: Southton -this is Mary Ann Maria Jane Callaway, born 3 Jun 1874 at 18 Union St., Southampton -she married Edwin Henry Baker of Southampton about 1891 -Alfred Callaway 4 years old in 1881, birthplace: Southton Laurie goes on to say, "This is all the information I have regarding my Callaways. I'd very much like to locate Callaway descendants of Mary Ann M. J.'s siblings and Alfred senior's ancestors. I'm quite hopeful that I will eventually find connections through some of the world wide Callaways. Mary Ann Maria Jane was my great-grandmother." =========================================================================== On May 4, our correspondent in Aston, PA sent us this message: "I stumbled on an interesting site. At the present time there are 2.5 million listings in it, but it is growing rapidly." Happy hunting, Helen www.findagrave.com Expanded Grave Search! Find A Grave has been locating the graves of famous people since 1995. We're happy to announce that we are expanding our horizons and will begin listing the graves of the non-famous. Search 2.5 million grave records using the new expanded database. =========================================================================== The Shawnee Indians had captured Daniel Boone and his whole crew, who were making salt at the "Lower Blue Licks" in Kentucky. They were boiling the salt brine which came from the ground - it took 600 gallons of brine water to make a bushel of salt. The Indians had forced Boone to "run the gauntlet" which he did successfully. The next morning the Americans were forced to carry salt, kettles, and other equipment. "It was a heavy load", the captive Ansel Goodman would remember. he was packed heavily from the time he was taken until he arrived at the Town. A number of men resisted. William Brooks threw off his load and would not pick it up until Boone persuaded him that otherwise he would be killed, and lightened the load by taking some of it on his own back. One warrior, perhaps the same one who had tried to assign the kettle to Brooks the day before, now demanded that it be carried by James Callaway, the obstinate nephew of Dick Callaway. He adamantly refused, and when the Indian drew his tomahawk and raised it, Callaway bent forward, took off his hat, and patted his head, saying, "Here, strike! I would as lief lie here as go along, and I won't tote your kettle." With a dry smile the warrior turned away, put up his tomahawk, and found a more complacent bearer. This happened in 1778 and James was born about 1756, so he was about 22 years old. James Callaway was the son of James, who was a son of Joseph. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - Copyright © 2000 Callaway Family Association |