Clinton County Iowa
Historical Society

Old Settlers' Reunion

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Old Settlers' Reunion of 1906

The 1906 Reunion was held in the lodge building at Joyce's Park (now known as Eagle Point Park). The first such reunion was held in 1878 with Elijah Bueil, Clinton's first settler, elected as treasurer of the organization. This first reunion was held on the 'hill' which is now known as Mt. Pleasant Park.

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Old Settlers' Reunion of August 24, 1938

The following information is from a journal kept by Charles Wilson. The reunion was held in the lodge at Eagle Point Park. Officers elected for 1939 were - President, J. L. Wilson, Sr.; First Vice President, Mrs. H. P. Heldt; Second Vice President, Wayne L. Shadduck; Third Vice President, E. C. Matthiesen; Secretary-Treasurer, L. F. Sutton.

The following is a listing the attendees and the year they settled in Clinton, if known. T. C. Barlow, the oldest settler, 1844; W. A. Taylor, 1848; Albert Mewherter, 1860; Charles Rockrohr, 1854; Louis Rockrohr, 1885; Mrs. Christine Grunnett, 1848; Ernest Kunau, 1873; Joseph O'Brien, 1859; Louise Galbraith, 1863; Helena Sewell, 1868; Mrs. L. L. Ries, 1860; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ladehoff, 1874; Mrs. O. N. Hansen, 1866; Frank L. Thomas, 1858; Mrs. and Mrs. Henry Kramer, 1863; Mr. and Mrs. Harley Scranton, 1872; Etta Parker, 1859; Sadie Bueil Gode, 1876; William H. Gode, 1871; Marion Gode Leedham, 1899; Mrs. Henry Specht, 1866; Mrs. Minnie Pieper, 1858; Mrs. Emma Madden, 1865; Mrs. W. A. Sewell, 1864; Mrs. Mary Schroer, 1869; Mrs. A. R. Wilson, 1863; Mrs. George Au, Mr. and Mrs. William Au; Stella Shadduck; Mrs. and Mrs. E. V. McGrath, Honora Mulligan; F. H. Boeker; Mrs. and Mrs. Peter Oster; A. L. Martinsen; Lucy E. Cook; Chris Paulsen; Dora Grimm; Mrs. Ida Babcock; Mrs. and Mrs. Jerry Nissen; Mrs S. R. Kross.

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