The Reynolds Family Association of America 1892,1922
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The Reynolds Family Association of America 1892,1922 Thirty-First Annual Report Compiled by Mrs. Anna C. Rippier, Secretary Historical Collections Edited by Marion H. Reynolds, A.B. PRESS OF THE BROOKLYN EAGLE BROOKLYN, N. Y. 1922 The Standiford Studios, Cle.·e/and MISS ,\XN,\ \',\l;CH'\' HYATT CllEV,\LIER OF TIIE LEGH)s oF HosoR OF FR.AXCE, 1923 OFFICERS President FREDERICK G. REYNOLDS ........ 203 E. 44th St., New York City Secretary and Treasurer MRS. ANNA C. RrPPIER ......... .413 Third St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Vice-Presidents Mrss ANNA VAUGHN HY,\TT .................. New York City Mrss HARRIET L. REYNOLDS ................. Greenwich, Conn. HARRAH J. REYNOLDS ....................... Rhint>beck, N. Y. JACKSON E. REYNOLDS ........................ New York City JuDGE Lours H. REYNOLDS .................... Brooklyn, N. Y. JOHN F. REYNOLDS ...................... North Haven, Conn. Chaplain REV. FRANK T. B. REYNOLDS .................. Keyport. N. J. mIJe lteyunllla 1'1 amity .Aa.anrtattnu The thirty-first annual reunion of the Association was held at the Hotel McAlpin, New York City, on Saturday, October 14th, 1922. The usual informal reception was held in the parlor of the hotel at 5 P. M. Many new members were introduced and the cordial hand of fellowship extended to all. THE BUSINESS MEETING At 6 P. M. the annual business meeting was called to order by the President, Frederick G. Reynolds. After the prayer by the Rev. Frank T. B. Reynolds, the members joined in singing "America." The Secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting and, with the 1921 Annual Report, they were unanimously approved. A rising vote of thanks was given Marion H. Reynolds for the 1921 "Historical Collection" prepared by him. The Chairman of the Nominating Committee presented the following for decision: The number of Chaplains to be one in stead of six; the Music and Publications Committees to be with drawn. This was accepted. Under new business, :Vlarion H. Reynolds presented the fol lowing for consideration: Inasmuch as in the forthcoming Report we have three lines of genealogical records to present to our members: The John of Weymouth prepared by Giles L. Reynolds of New London; The James of Kingstown by Henry Suydam Reynolds of New York City; The Reynolds Family of Washington Co., Md., by Joseph H. Reynolds of Chicago, Ill., and much other interesting matter-all splendid work-and as the cost of printing all of this would far exceed our usual expense for printing the Annual Report, there is need of meeting this excess over dues. As it is very undesirable and against our policy to increase the present dollar dues, even in the face of trebled annual printing costs, it was necessary to decide upon a measure for meeting the added expense. Then came the opportunity to sub scribe, and various amounts were quickly and generously pledged. Other members volunteered to pay an additional dollar for their copy this year. Authority was voted the officers to sell the re maining copies of the 1922 Report for $2.50 each. The Rev. Frank T. B. Reynolds of the Committee on Necrology made the necrology report printed on the following pages. His report was approved and a silent prayer was offered for the dead. The Secretary read a letter from Cuyler Reynolds of Albany, 6 THE REYNOLDS FAMILY AssocrATlON N. Y., expressing regret at not being able to meet with us. Giles L. Reynolds of New London, Conn., though unable to meet with us, extended a most cordial invitation to hold our next Reunion in that City, near the birthplace of our Association. Regrets were also received from Daniel A. Reynolds of Brooklyn and Mrs. Savage of New York. The card showing the old Reynolds house ( 1659) in Norwich, Conn., was of interest. A very interesting old book of "Cipher ing," commenced in 1721, by Robert Reynolds of the James of Kingstown line, was loaned for exhibition by John F. Reynolds of Pittsburgh, Pa. It was unanimously voted to hold the next Reunion in June, 1923, at New London, Conn., date and time to be decided by the Committee. Respectfully submitted, ANNA C. RrPPIER, Secretary. SECRETARY'S REPORT After our Reunion last year, every effort possible was put forth to strengthen the interest of our Reynolds Family Associa tion. Ninety-seven new Members have been enrolled, among them three at eighty years of age and one at ninety-three-surely an inspiration to our Association. Fourteen have renewed their associations, three have withdrawn, and twelve have passed on to their eternal home. On May 19, 1922, our beloved Kinsman Alvah Reynolds of Altona, Ill., celebrated his ninety-second birthday, at the home of his son, Charles C. Reynolds. Forty-five were in attendance, representing children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Greetings frcm our Association were extended. The Secretary of the White County, Indiana, R. F. A. reported an enthusiastic meeting held on August 19th with an attendance of seventy-three; they expressed a desire for interest in the National R. F. A. This branch is of the Henry of Chichester line. During the summer an historical sketch, written in 1895 by the late Rev. Samuel Reynolds of Little Mountain, Ohio, was loaned the Secretary who found it very interesting. Through the courtesy of the postmaster of the town, one of the descendants was located. They, too, had a family reunion on August 15th and have become interested in our Association, their ancestry being from John Reynolds who settled at Saybrook, later Norwich, Conn.-a new line for us. The Vermont Historical Society and the Public Library of Los Angeles, Cal., requested copies of our Reports. Such issues THE REYNOLDS FAMILY AssocrATION 7 as we had were sent them and were duly acknowle"dgecl with ap preciation. In our last Annual there appeared the list of Associate Mem bers; where present address was known both letter and invitation were extended to renew their association, and to try and be with ns to-dav. Fourteen have renewed and notices were received that ten had 'passed away. During the year 250 invitations were extended to those eligible to membership. Manv of our members unable to be with us to-dav have extended their greetings and best wishes to all assembled.· Appreciating the many courtesies extended by the genealogists and members of the Association for their splendid co-operation. it is with pleasure I present the above, my first report as your Secretary. Respectfully rnbmitted. ANN, C. RrPPJER, Secretary. Secretary's Report was accepted and approved. REPORT OF THE TREASURER Receipts: (From Sept. 10, 1921, to Oct. 14, 1922) Balance on hand, Sept. 10, 1921 ............................. $123.71 Received from members. $381. 20 Sale of Reports................................ 73.55 Sale of 3 Fobs. 12. 00 Sale of 7 Crests.. 24. 50 Sale of Stationery. 50. 25 Contributions . 15. 00 556. 50 $680.21 Disbursements: Printing application blanks and stationery ...... $39.33 Papeteries and stamping ....................... 56.25 Printing 450 copies of 1921 Report and expenses connected with it .................. 341. 54 Mailing Reports, postage ...................... 15.84 Postage on stationery and crests sold .......... 1.61 Secretary's bill for postage and miscell. stationery 41.55 Printing 750 announcements of 1922 reunion .... 7.00 Printing 1000 membership. cards ............... 4.50 Three cuts of coat-of-arms and one steel die from Paul Sneider ............................... 23.00 530.6:C: Balance in Treasury ......................... $149. 59 8 THE REYNOLDS FAMILY AssoCIATION In presenting the above report it will be of interest to note that there is no deficit to be met in this year. Respectfully submitted, ANN A C. R1PPIER, Treasurer. Treasurer's Report accepted and approved. A rising vote of thanks was given Mrs. Rippier for her efforts during the past year. REPORT ON GENEALOGY To the Members of the R. F. A., Greeting: Our Secretary wrote to me a few weeks ago asking if I would have a Report as Historian at this meeting. I replied that I would report as one of the genealogists of the John of \Vatertown Line. Historically and personally I will say that in 1858 my cousin Almon Frary Reynolds, uncle of our poetess, Celia M. Reynolds, permitted me to copy a record he had of about 70 names, which I wrote in a small blank book which I carried in my pocket when I went to see relatives. My mother was a Savage and she interested me in the Savages and part of the book was used for them. In 1863 I had 439 names and had a larger book ruled and made to suit my anticipated needs. In 1916 I had about 600 names and spent the winter in Syracuse, N. Y. There I found a small genealogical library. In Volume IV of "Hudson and Mohawk Families" I found a few more names and traced mv line direct to John of Watertown. While in Syracuse I completed my personal record book on mother's side to the emigrant John Savage, also my wife's lines back to the emigrants John Broughton and Samuel Hotchkiss. Since our last reunion at which I was appointed a genealogist I have done some work. I have transcribed from Alvah Reynolds the little I did not have, and by correspondence I have increased my records to 2,314 names, each one being a descendant of John of Vv atertown, excepting 380 who married descendants of John of Watertown. He had three children: Elizabeth, Jonathan, John. The line through Elizabeth ends in three generations with six names. The line through Jonathan and John is still increasing. There is a clan in Washington Co., N. Y., that has had annual picnics; it belongs to us, and another bunch about Elmira, N.