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National Association of Lively Families
| 2006 NALF Reunion Update | |||
Plan NOW for the 2006 NALF
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The 2006 NALF Reunion is scheduled for July 21-23 in Cobb County, GA. Hosted by the Buford Lively Family, the event will be held at the Atlanta Marriot Northwest. June 29, 2006 is the deadline for reservations at the preferred rate. Room rates are $83 per night, including taxes, for a double/single room. This rate is goo |
for both the week prior to the reunion and the week that follows. To reserve rooms Call 1-800-228-9290, and be sure to identify yourself as NALF attendee. Gloria Eberhart, event organizer, reports that |
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| A Glimpse of the Past | |||
Individual Highlights:
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Lynn Lewis, daughter-in-law to NALF member, Eddie Weis, alerted us to an article in the February/March 2006 issue of American Heritage magazine. Featured in "My Brush with History" is the late Emory Lively, a member of the 3rd Alabama Calvary camped near Lookout Mountain during the Civil War. The article, written by Catherine Lively Hansen of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, concerns Emory's life following the war, | particularly his "war-born dream" of settling in Tennessee, and eloquently expounds on the reconciliation achieved throughout this great nation in the years following the Civil War. The article is accompanied by a photograph of several members of the United Confederate Veterans visiting Emory's home at Lookout Mountain. Read the entire article on-line at the following address: |
http://www.americanheritage. com/articles/magazine/ ah/2006/1/ 2006_1_71.shtml or by doing a Google search for the following: "3rd Alabama Calvary Emory Lively" Also, information on the 3rd Calvary can be found on the Alabama Civil War Regimental Histories website. If you encounter interesting Lively family articles, please let us know so we can pass them along. |
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| Congratulations! | |||
| WEDDINGS: Sloan-Potts William Bart Sloan, son of Janice (Lively) and Bill Sloan, of Gainesville, GA, and grandson of the late Van and Clara Lively, married Melissa Dawn Potts on January 6, 2006 in Duluth, GA. The couple honeymooned in the Dominican Republic and reside in Flowery Branch, GA |
BIRTHS: Connor Russell Syms Chad and Tara Syms of Waynesboro, GA welcomed a son, Connor Russell, on January 16, 2006. Tara is the daughter of K.O. and Brenda Lively and the granddaughter of Margie Lively, all of Waynesboro. |
Ashley BcCarthy Jeter Chuck and Tracy Jeter welcomed a daughter, Ashlyn McCarthy, on February 23, 2006. Chuck is the son of Cindy Lively and the grandson of Margie Lively. |
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| Genealogist Bob Lively is looking for information. What's in your family history? Contact Bob if you have information And graStory on page 5. |
In Memorium... | ||
| Benjamin S. Dickey Mr. Benjamin Shepherd Dickey, Sr., 85, died January 11, 2006 in Waynesboro, GA. He was the beloved husband of Juliette Lively Dickey for 59 years and a loving father to Thaxter Dickey (wife Wanda) of Tampa, FL; Dennis Dickey (wife Wende), GA; Benjamin S. Dickey, Jr. (wife Terry), Lorene Brose (husband Terry), all of Waynesboro, and Angie Gifford (husband John) of Delray Beach, FL. Ben was born in Screven County,GA but lived much of his life in Ocala, FL. He served in |
the U. S. Army during WWII and worked as a residential contractor for many years. Ben was buried with full military honors in Botsford Baptist Church Cemetary in Waynesboro. |
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| Lively Family History | |||
| On July 4, 2005, the Lively League met for their 75th annual family reunion. A record crowd of approximately 254 Livelys (including 30 guests) gathered at Lively Pond in Shellbluff, GA under the recently expanded pavilion for food, fun, and memories. While kids frolicked in the pond after the meal, the adults conducted their annual meeting. Throughout the course of the afternoon, many reflected on how blessed we are to enjoy this family tradition for all these years. This tradition was one that began through the efforts of several brothers and their families one steamy July afternoon 75 years ago. On July 4, 1930, the descendants of George Pierce Lively and their families met at the home of James Thaxter Lively near Waynesboro, GA. About 50 family members enjoyed an old-fashioned barbecue served on a long table built beneath the oaks. After the meal, family members traveled by |
auto to Botsford Baptist church, where they gathered around the church steps for the recitation of poems and family stories. The day was such an enjoyable event that the elders met to officially declare the event an annual occurrence. Green P. Lively made the official motion, which was unanimously carried, and James Thaxter was elected president. It was also decided that the event would be held every July 4th at "The Old Home Place," now affectionately known as Lively Pond. This gathering of Livelys has also officially become known as The Lively League. Throughout the years, many traditions have been passed down as the Lively families met each Independence Day. A barbecue pit was installed at the pond and several young men manned the pit throughout the wee hours each July 3rd. Van Zandt Lively, son of James Thaxter and Julia Smith Lively, became |
known as the maker of the hash, while his older brother, Quartus Urbane (Q.U.) was the one who concocted the sauce. These duties have since been passed on, with Van, Jr. now in charge of the hash and Scott and Shannon Norton taking on duties of sauce-making. Ashton Lively originally manned the lemonade stand, a task now deftly undertaken by Mike and Susan Lively and their families. Julian Lively is the official "conch-shell-caller," announcing the official beginning of each reunion with a long blast on a conch shell, a tradition also passed down by his father, Ashton. It is remarkable in this day of globalization and fast-paced living that a family tradition of such magnitude is still honored and celebrated. Family is the mainstay of the National Association and equally vital to Livelys everywhere. Please share with us the history of your local Lively traditions for future issues. |
The newly dedicated Pavilion at Lively Pond, July 4, 2003 |
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| Lively Family Military News | |||
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Please send us information of any Lively Family member you know who is serving our country in the military. |
Staff Sgt. Billy Todd Billy is a new member of the Lively Family. He is the husband of Jada Lively, daughter of Mike and Susan Lively of Waynesboro, GA. Billy is with the 48th Infantry Brigade and is stationed at Camp Stryker at Baghdad International Airport. | Zachary Lively Zachary, the son of Don Lively and Mary Lou Lively of Lakewood Colorado, recently enlisted in the Marine Corps. Zach joined under the delayed entry program and will go to boot camp in San Diego in August 2006. |
Please keep these young men in your prayers as they work to defend our country. The editors would like to run a regular feature on Livelys in the military. Please send any information you have of family members who are active in military service. |
| In Memory... | |||
| We are saddened to report the deaths of several Lively Family members during the past year. Carole Brown-James reported the death of her mother, Mrs. Lucile McDaniel (Lively) Brown. Mrs. Brown died on July 13, 2005 in Riverside, California. She was the | eldest daughter of Lura Lively and Gillette McDaniel and sister to Eileen McDaniel (Lively) Prewitt and Vernon McDaniel. Also, Kay Quatroche reported that her mother, Ruth (Lively) Alford died on March 28, 2005 i |
Indianapolis, Indiana. Mrs. Alford was the daughter of the late Travis Lively and Alma S. Lively Kemp, from Texas and the brother of Tom Lively, who resides in Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Alford, who died on Oct. 10, 2003. | |
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News of your family is welcome! Please send information to the editors. See the contact information on the last page of the newsletter. |
Welcoming new family members this year were the following: Leann and Scott Black welcomed a son, Collin Lee Black, on March 29, 2005 in Ringgold, GA. Deryl and Heather Bryson welcomed a son, Gunner Penn Bryson, on June 1, 2005, also in Ringgold. Collin and Gunner are the grandsons of Debra and Stuart Hicks of Ringgold, |
Nathan Jones and Alicia Abston welcomed son Damon Jones on June 21, 2005, Grandparents are Kim and Mike Brown of Ringgold. Debra and Kim are the daughters of Annie Lee Lively Brown and granddaughters of Ashton and Stella Lively. Hugh and Valerie Lively (and proud grandparents Miller and Malinda Lively), |
celebrated the birth of daughter Veronica Morgan Lively on Oct. 5, 2004. Also, exchanging wedding vows this year were Matt Hayes and Stephanie Donaldson, who were married on April 27, 2005. Matt is the son of Durwood and Joyce Hayes, grandson of Roger and Evelyn Lively Barefield. |
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| Genealogy News by Bob Lively | |||
| Richard J. Lively (1820) and Garland Lively (1777) Misc. Lively Lines new Section BF If you have genealogy information on a Richard J. Lively (1820) or Garland Lively (1777), the probable son of David John Lively (1755), please contact Bob Lively at the address given at the end of this article. |
Andrew Jackson Lively Reunion (Great Grandson of Cottrell Lively) The annual Andrew Jackson Lively reunion was held on 03 July 2005 at Randolph Park near Dublin, VA. The 2006 reunion will probably be held on 02 July 2006 at the same location. Any "Livelys" wishing to attend next year's reunion should contact Bob Lively at |
or 540-576-3432 for the exact date, location or other information. IMPORTANT: to contact Bob Lively, with or for information e-mail at belively@chartere.net OR Write at 252 Sconset Drive, Penhook, VA 24137 OR call at 540-576-3432 |
The Andrew Jackson Lively clan met on July 3, 2005 (To see a larger photo |
| George F Lively Line Misc. Lively Lines Section N, Page 1058 | |||
| Genealogy research by Mrs. Bernice O. Lively Awtrey provided the data included in the Supplement to Livelys of America 1972, pages 1058 1064. This new line was given the name of George F. Lively and designated as Section N in the Misc. Lively Lines Chapter 14. In the Second Supplement to Livelys of America 1982, this line was inadvertently left out and Section N was assigned to the Aaron Lively Line (page 1735). | Over the years Mr. Dwight George Allen has done considerable research on his family line, which just happened to include a George F. Lively. Dwight has documented two generations of ancestors for George F. Lively; George F. was the oldest son of Samuel Lively (possibly Jr. b. abt 1812) and Nancy Kent (b. abt1809) of Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Samuel was the son of Samuel Lively (possibly Sr. b. | before 1781 in GA?) and Rhoda (?) Lively (b. abt 1785 in GA?) If you have any data on this line, please contact Bob Lively at the address or phone number above. |
Over the years, Mr. Dwight George Allen has documented two generations of ancestors for George F. Lively. |
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| 2006 NALF Reunion Plans | |||
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Editor: Audrey W. Smith Co-Editors: Sherry L. Brinson Jane W. Lewis 811 Lake Ave. |
The National Association of Lively Families 2006 Reunion is set for July 21-23, at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest in Cobb County Georgia, located at the junction of I-75 and I-285, exit 260 from I-75. Room rates are $83 per night TOTAL(taxes included) for a double/single room. The rate is good for the week before and the week following the reunion. To reserve rooms Call 1-800-228-9290, and be sure to identify yourself as NALF attendee. June 29, 2006 is the deadline for reservations at the preferred rate. |
Marriott Northwest offers all the standard amenities. It is just minutes from major attractions such as White Water, Six Flags, Stone Mountain, the new Atlanta Aquarium, historic downtown Marietta, and much, much more. The Buford Lively Family is hosting the 2006 NALF Reunion and planning a few surprises. Planners are considering a picnic Thursday evening for early arrivals, a Bluegrass Gospel group to entertain, maybe even a square dance for good measure. |
E-mail Gloria (Eberhart), Wanda (Harrison), or Lauren (Adams) to let us know what activity interests you most - a tour? A square dance? Visit to touristy stuff (White Water, Six Flags, etc). Their addresses are: Gloria, geberhart@bellsouth.net; Wanda, wandamymimi@aol.com; Lauren, LTHA2@bellsouth.net. MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW AND PLAN TO ATTEND THE 2006 NALF REUNION, JULY 21-23, IN ATLANTA. LET'S MAKE THIS ANOTHER MEMORABLE REUNION WITH RECORD ATTENDANCE. |
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