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CORY FAMILY REUNIONS

Cory Family Genealogy Tree
9/9/1920
CORY FAMILY REUNION--Sixty-nine Members of the Clan Gather at the Nashua Fair Grounds in First Reunion:  The fair grounds at Nashua was the secene of a happy gathering Friday, Sept. 3, when the Cory families met in their first annual reunion.  Sixty-nine names were enrolled on the list, the oldest member being Daniel Cory of Nashua who is seventy four years of age, and the youngest Rex Pierce, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Pierce of Waverly, who is thirteen months old.  The ones coming the greatest distance to attend the reunion were Mr. and Mrs. Will Cory of Goodland, Ind., and the shortest distance Mr. and Mrs. Will Strike, who live just across the road from the fair grounds.  Other towns represented were Carrville, Republic, Waverly, Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Runnels.  The biggest feature of the day was the picnic dinner, served about one o'clock, and the two long tables in the dining hall were taxed to capacity with good things to eat.  This feast of good things put everyone in a happy mood, and the photographer did not need to tell them to "look pleasant" as a group picture was taken.  The meeting ws then called to order and a unaminous vote was cast to make the reunion a permanent organization to be known as "The Cory Clan."  Prof. C. S. Cory of Cedar Falls was elected president, and Mrs. Nettie Cory Pierce of Waverly, secretary and treasurer, with Mrs. Nellie Cory Strike as assistant.  These officers and a committee consisting of Mrs. Alice Cory Barber, Mrs. Kitty Cory Ransom and Jim Cory were to decide upon the date and place of the next meeting.  As the roll was called by the president each one did a stunt of some sort which afforded much merriment.  The stunt performed by C. S. Cory was a treat of watermelons, and then followed a ball game which was a thriller.  Charlie Pierce was captain of one team and Russell Pierce of the other, with James Simpson of Waterloo as umpire and J. W. Pierce scorekeeper.  The threatening clouds then drove them all to shelter, and after partaking of ice cream, cake and coffee, good bye were said and the twelve auto loads departed for their homes, with the fervent wish of "God be with you till we meet again" within their hearts.   Submitted by the "69th Member"
--1920, Nashua Reporter
Contributed and Transcribed by Sheryl MClure

8/10/1922
Nearly One Hundred in Attendance at Third Annual Gathering of the Cory Family--Last Sunday marked the third annual reunion of the Cory clan with an attendance of nearly one humdred.  The meeting was held at the Nashua fair grounds,  Dinner was served at noon a la cafeteria, having been prepared in advance by the ladies of the clan resident in the community and nearby localities.  Supper was similarly served, the party breaking up about sundown.  The oldest member of this clan is Mr. Daniel Cory, of Nashua, aged about 76 years, and the youngest was Priscilla Lou Ransom, but a few weeks old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Ransom of Waterloo.  Among those in attendance from outside the state were Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Cory of Woonsocket, S. D., who drove 400 miles to attend the event, and Mr. W. T. Cory of Goodland, Ind.  The following officers were elected for the ensuing year, with the understanding that the next annual gathering will take place some time in August, 1923:  Daniel Cory, president; James Cory, vice president; Mrs. Hal Ransom, secretary and treasurer.  Following the elections of officers there was a brief program of vocal music, readings, recitations and talks.  As a matter information it may be stated that the origin of the Cory clan (this branch of the clan) dates from about 1870, when John and Caroline Cory came from southern Wisconsin, by means of the prairie schooner, and settled on a farm about 10 to 12 miles southwest of Nashua.  Nine of their children reached maturity, namely: Frank J., Lillian, who became Mrs. J. L. Simpson; Nettie, now Mrs. J. W. Pierce, of Waverly; Charles S., of Cedar Falls; Will T., of Goodland, Ind.; Nellie, now Mrs. Will H. Strike, of Nashua; Kittie, now Mrs. Hal Ransom, living east of Nashua, and Lenna, now Mrs. Eckenrod, also residing east of Nashua, and Lewis J.  The last named and Lillian are deceased.  The other seven were present Sunday.  A few years after the immigration of this family from Wisconsin, Daniel Cory, John's brother, and his family also came from Wisconsin and settled on a farm a few miles east of Nashua.  Daniel is the father of eight children, seven of whom survive, they are: James, Harry, Mary, Martha, Akise, Della and Fay.  From these two families have sprung the Cory Clan, now numbering more than one hundred, about 90 per cent of whom were present at Sunday's reunion.
--1922, Nashua Reporter
Contributed and Transcribed by Sheryl MClure

8/17/1922
Brothers and sisters meet at old home.

On Tuesday evening of last week the Cory brothers and sisters met at the old home 12 miles southeast of Nashua, the farm occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Strike and owned by one of the sisters, and partook of a picnic supper. It was planned to eat under the old walnut tree planted by their father forty years ago and at his request to do so at some future time. All the brothers and sisters, seven in number, and one uncle, Daniel Cory, were present. after supper was over a short story telling hour was indulged in, recounting happenings of years gone by when those present were youngsters at the old home. Then the hour came for parting and after good byes were said the brothers left for their distant homes, hoping all might be spared to meet again at the 1923 reunion. Contributed by Misti Adams

8/30/1923
Cory Clan Reunion-The families belonging to the John and Dan Cory clan held their annual reunion at the Nashua fair grounds Sunday, Aug. 26, and they were a jolly crowd. And cooks! Say, they have some cooks, as evidenced by an abundant supply of everything that goes to the making of a first class picnic spread. When all had partaken of the dinner the tables were cleared and a ball game was staged to limber up the muscles of the boys of yesteryear. We didn't learn what the score was as there was some complaint about the "ump" not understanding the game. After the ball game the gathering was called to order by Jas. Cory, vice president, and the minutes of last year's reunion were read and approved. Officers for the next year were elected as follows: Pres. Emeritus--Daniel Cory; Pres.-J. W. Pierce, Wavery; V. Pres-Roy Barber, Nashua; Sec. and Treas., Mrs. C. L. Pierce, Nashua. And a vote was taken to change next year's meeting to June instead of August. As the roll was called each one present responded by giving a stunt or answering present. The Jas. Cory family gave a playlet written by the daughter, Miss Nona, which was greatly enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pierce sang a classical duet, and Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Ransom a very touching ballad. Those who responded all did their parts well. At the close of the program ice cream, cake and coffee were served. Those in attendance besides the residents of Nashua and vicinity were John Rowe, Jim Rowe, wife and son Elmer, of Palmyra, Wisconsin, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Cory, Woonsocket, S. D., and daughter, Mrs. Ethel Prouty, Bryant, S. D.; Mr. and Mrs. Will F. Cory, Goodman, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Covington and daughter Marie,also if Indiana; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. S. Cory, Cedar Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Ransom and baby, Waterloo; J. L. Simpson, Mrs. W. E. Herren, Mrs. Wm. Beebe and Marion Beebe, Waterloo; Mr. and Mrs. Steward Fairbanks and children, Waterloo; Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Cory and two sons, East St. Louis, Ill; Mr. and Mrs. Haberling and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Pierce and children, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pierce, Waverly.
--1923, Nashua Reporter
Contributed and Transcribed by Sheryl MClure

6/26/1924
4TH ANNUAL REUNION. Cory Clan Reunion

The Cory clan held its fourth annual reunion at the fair grounds in this city last Sunday and chose the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Alice Barber, daughter of Daniel Cory of this city; vice president, Mrs. Lenna Eckenrod, daughter of John and Carry Cory; secretary and treasurer, Hal Ransom, husband of Kitty Cory, daughter of John and Carry Cory.

The Cory Clan consists of the descendents of four brothers who located in southern Wisconsin about three quarters of a century ago; John, Daniel, Richard and Thomas. John and Daniel came to Iowa about 1870, and today their decedents number above one hundred.

Representatives were present at Sunday's reunion from Waverly, Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and other nearby places, Among the families residing in Nashua and immediate vicinity belonging to this clan may be mentioned the following: Daniel Cory, now 77 years of age and the only survivor of the heads of the families coming from Wisconsin; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Strike and family; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Paschke; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Barber and children; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pierce and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. James Cory and family; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Eckenrod and family; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Eckenrod and family; Mr. and Mrs. Hal Ransom and family; Mrs. Vinnie Cory and children; Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Boice and family; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Perrin and family; Mr. and Mrs. Coronel Borglum.

In addition to Iowa members of this clan there were present the following: Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Cory of Woonsocket, S.D.,; Mr. F. D. Cory, of Fairmont, Minn; and Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Cory of Goodland, Ind; Mr. Cory of Woonsocket and Mr. Cory of Fairmont are engaged in the newspaper business in their respective towns, while the Indiana representative is a farmer, formerly a school teacher in Chickasaw county.

The invitation of Mrs. J. W. Pierce for the next annual meeting to be held at Waverly, on the third Sunday in June, 1925, was accepted by practically a unanimous vote.

In connection with roll call there was a brief program of interest to all including a mock marriage ceremony in which the little folks, ranging from 4 to 8 years of age, were the chief actors, impersonating the bride and groom, the parents of the bride and the wedding guests.

Contributed by Misti Adams

June 21, 1925
Republic, Iowa
Frank Cory and wife of Huron, S. D., their daughter, Mrs. Ethel Prouty, of Bryant, S. D., and also Mr. and Mrs. Dilts Cory of Fairmont, Minn., returned to their respective homes Tuesday morning, after attending the Cory family reunion on Sunday of last week.
--June 24, 1925, Nashua Reporter, The (Nashua, Iowa)
Contributed and Transcribed by Deborah Crowell

6/19/1929
9TH ANNUAL REUNION. Ninety-Five attend Ninth annual reunion of Cory clan sunday,
The Cory clan held their nineth annual reunion at the Big Four Fair Grounds Sunday, june 16, with ninety-five in attendance. At one o'clock a dinner was served, cafeteria style, to which all did ample justice. at 3 p.m., the group was called to order by the president. Mrs. J. W. Pierce. Minutes of the last meeting were read, and roll call was responded to by stunts, readings and the like. at the election of officers for the coming year, mrs. j. w. pierce was made president, mrs. martha lovering vice president and mrs. mary hunt secretary and treasurer.

Cities and towns represented by people present at the reunion included; e. St. Louis, Ill., Plummer, Minn., Goodland, Ind., Boutineau, N.D., Toulon, Ill., Des Moines, Jesup, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Sumner, Waverly, Frederika, and Nashua. At 4:30 a lunch of ice cream and cake was served, and the group adjourned to meet again in June next year for another pleasant reunion.

Contributed by Misti Adams

6/21/1933
13TH ANNUAL REUNION. Thirteenth reunion of Cory clan held at Sunset Inn.
The Thirteenth annual reunion of the Cory clan was held Sunday, June 18, at Sunset Inn, Nashua. Ninety-one relatives answered to roll call and two guests were present, making the attendance ninety-three. at one o'clock a picnic dinner was surved cafeteria style. directly after the dinner the program opened by all singing "The Star Spangled Banner" the bell then rang for roll call. The childrens names were called first. they responded with readings, musical numbers, trios, duets, ect. The older members of the clan responded in the usual way.

The old officers, Mrs. Nettie Pierce, President, and Mrs. Mary Hunt, secretary, were re-elected for the coming year, and it was voted to hold the reunion next year, the third Sunday in June, at Sunset Inn, if satisfactory arrangements can be made.

The remainder of the afternoon was spent in visiting and social diversions and at five o'clock ice cream, cake and lemonade were served, then came the parting farewells.

Towns repressented were; Goodland, Ind; Rippey, Iowa, Waterloo; Cedar Falls; Waverly; Frederika; Republic, and Toulon, Ill.

Contributed by Misti Adams

6/28/1933
The Cory clan, sisters and brothers, held a reunion Sunday at the home of their sister, Mrs. Hal Ransom and husband. A fine dinner was served at noon and the afternoon was spent in visiting. At five o'clock they all bade good-by to Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Cory, who left Monday morning for their home at Goodland, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Cory were to stop en route home at Palmyra, Wis., to visit Mr. Cory's aunt, Mrs. T. H. Morris, whom he had not seen for a number of years.

Contributed by Misti Adams

6/20/1934
14TH ANNUAL REUNION. Cory reunion held Sunday.

The 14th annual reunion of the Cory clan was held at sunset inn Sunday, with 76 members and three visitors present.

After a picnic dinner at one o'clock, a program was held, each one answering to roll call with a stunt of some kind. then the minutes of the last meeting were read and officers were elected. A unanimous vote was cast to hold the old officers over for the coming year, namely; Mrs. Nettie Pierce, President; Mrs. Mary Hunt, Secretary and Treasurer, and Mrs. Merle Pierce, Chairman of the Program Committee. It was voted to hold the reunion at the inn next year if available.

Towns represented at the reunion were; Goodland, Ind., Rippey, Iowa, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Waverly, Frederika, Republic and Nashua.

Contributed by Misti Adams

6/24/1936
16TH ANNUAL REUNION . Sixteenth Annual Cory Reunion Held Last Sunday

The 16th annual reunion of the Cory clan was held at Sunset Inn, Sunday, June 21, 1936, with 105 members and friends present.

A cafeteria dinner was served at 1 o'clock, after which the clan was called to order by the president, Mrs. Nettie Pierce, and minutes of last year's meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. Mary Hunt.

Roll call was answered by songs, speeches and musical numbers. In his response to roll call Tim Morris of Palmyra, Wisconsin who on the previous Wednesday had celebrated his 87th birthday, gave an interesting talk on the early history of the Cory's

States represented at the reunion were New York, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, and Colorado, and various towns in Iowa. The same officers were reelected for next year.

At the close of the afternoon lunch was served. after which the group departed, planning to meet again next year on the third Sunday in June.

Contributed by Misti Adams

6/11/1941
21ST ANNUAL REUNION Annual Cory reunion June 15

The 21st annual cory reunion will be held at the Nashua Fairgrounds, Sunday, June 15th.

In case of rain it will be held in a hall at Nashua.

All members of the Cory clan are urged to come.

Contributed by Misti Adams

6/17/1942
22ND ANNUAL REUNION . Annual Cory reunion June 21.

The 22nd annual reunion of the Cory klan will be held at the fairgrounds, Sunday, June 21st.

All members are urged to be present. bring your sugar for tea or coffee. committee.

Contributed by Misti Adams

6/24/1942
76 attended 22nd annual Cory reunion here Sunday.

Seventy-six persons answered roll call at the 22nd annual reunion of the Cory clan, held at the Nashua Big Four Fair Grounds, Sunday, June 21, 1942.

Members from out of town were; Mr. and Mrs. Will Cory, Goodland, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cory, Cedar Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cory, St. Louis, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs, Milo Merritt and family, Glendale, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Perrin and daughter, Alice and Keith and Bob Borglum, New Hartford; Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Ransom, Mr. and Mrs. Will Beebe and family, Waterloo; Cale Ransom, Rippey; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Haberling and family, Waverly; Mr. and Mrs. Burdette Baldwin, and Jimmy, Charles City; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Pierce, Jr., and Shirley Jean, Waterloo.

Guests from out of town were Mrs. June Mills, Cumner; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Merritt and Robert and Eleanor Merritt, Osage; Miss Ila Ackerman, Cedar Falls; Miss Dorothy Eckenrod, Hurley, S. Dak.; Jim Sears, Ames.

Same officers will hold over for the coming year.

The usual picnic dinner and visiting were the two main features of the day.

At 5 o'clock ice cream and cake were served and all adjourned to meet the 3rd Sunday, in June, 1943.

Contributed by Misti Adams

6/16/1943
23RD ANNUAL REUNION . Cory reunion Sunday, June 20.
The Cory family's annual reunion will be held at the Big Four Fair Grounds, next Sunday, June 20th.

Contributed by Misti Adams

6/23/1943
72 attended 23rd annual Corey reunion Sunday .

The 23rd annual cory reunion was held at the big four fair grounds sunday, june 20th, 1943, after a basket lunch, served cafeteria style, the meeting was called to order by the president, mrs. nettie pierce and the minutes were read by mrs. floyd eckenrod who is acting secretary during mary hunts absence.

Seventy two members responded to the roll call and letters were read from some unable to attend this year. Regrets were expressed for those ill and the names of all in the service of the gov't were read and members of their families responded, explaining in detail their branch of serivce and location where possible. this included on WAAC and sixteen service men.

Towns represented were New Hartford, Des Moines, Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Waverly, Nashua and Ionia in Iowa; Chicago and Belleville Ill., and Goodland, Indiana.

It was voted and approved to retain this year's officers for 1944 and if circumstances permit, to hold the reunion the 3rd Sunday in June next year.

Ice cream was served at 5:00 o'clock and the meeting adjourned

Contributed by Misti Adams

6/12/1946
26TH ANNUAL REUNION . DATE OF ANNUAL CORY REUNION CHANGED TO JUNE 23RD .

The annual Cory clan reunion will be held at the Floyd Eckenrod place, Sunday, June 23, instead of June 16, as previously planned.

Contributed by Misti Adams

June 20, 1948
28th Cory Reunion
The 28th Cory clan reunion was held at the Floyd Eckenrod home Sunday, June 20, with 73 present. Everyone made a few _____ as they answered the call. Those from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Will Cory of Goodland, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cory of Cedar Falls, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Cory and Welcome of Belleville, Ill., Miss Ethel Prouty of Watertown, South Dakota, and others from Waterloo, Osage and New Hartford. Mrs. Charley Pierce, president; and Mrs. Floyd Eckenrod, secretary and treasurer, were re-elected.
---June 23, 1948, Nashua Reporter, The (Nashua, Iowa)
Contributed and Transcribed by Deborah Crowell

6/22/1949
29TH ANNUAL REUNION . CORY CLAN REUNION HELD AT REPUBLIC .
The Cory clan met sunday at the Federated Church at Republic for its 29th reunion, 63 members responding to roll call. a picnic dinner was the first number on the program.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Cory were present from Goodland, Ind., as were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cory of Cedar Falls. other out of town members came from Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Osage, Charles City, Osceola and New Hampton. Guests were Mrs. Will Tucker and Ed Simpson, Nashua; and Mr. and Mrs. Mel Harris, Ionia, and Luella Sorge of Sumner.

The reunion next year will be held at the same place on the third Sunday in June, Mrs. Charles Pierce serving as President and Mrs. Floyd Eckenrod as Secretary.

Contributed by Misti Adams

6/21/1950
30TH ANNUAL REUNION . CORY REUNION .
The 30th annual reunion of the Cory clan was held at the Republic community hall Sunday, June 18, with 90 members in attendance. For entertainment, pictures of last year's reunion were shown by milo merritt of osage.

The following towns were represented: Mt. Clemens, Mich.; Goodland, Ind., S. Milwaukee, Wis., Bellville, Ill.; St. Louis, Mo.; Vinton, Osceola, Waterloo, Osage, Cedar Falls, Janesville and Charles City.

Last year's officers were reelected for next year when the reunion will be held at the same place the third Sunday in June.

Contributed by Misti Adams

7/3/1933
The Cory family reunion was held at the Nashua fairgrounds Sunday, June 15, with 60 members present.

Those present included Mrs. Ethel Prouty, San Diego, Cal., Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Ageton and sons Larry and Gerry, Huron, S. D., Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cory and Mrs. Taylor, Granite City, Ill., Mrs. Maurice Cory and daughter, Mrs. Conley and son Cory, Bellville, Ill., and others from the Nashua and Republic community areas.

After the dinner a short program was enjoyed and a short business meeting was conducted at which time the date was set for the third Sunday in June in 1959 and also to be held at the Nashua fairgrounds.

Cale Ransom was elected chairman and Mrs. Cale Ransom secretary.


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