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From: "Vince King" <>
Subject: Re: [GAFORSYT] 2004 Georgia Jay/Bramlett/Wallis/Wallace and Allied Reunion Notice
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 22:45:59 -0500
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2004 GA Jay/Bramlett/Wallis/Wallace and Allied Family Reunion

The Hopewell Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Murrayville, Hall Co., GA has been reserved for the 2004 GA Jay Family Reunion. This event will take place April 23 & 24, 2004. It is fitting that this site will host the first Jay related Reunion held in the State of Georgia, as we will truly be "standing on hallowed ground".

Shortly after migrating from Warren Co. TN to Hall Co. GA in the early 1820's, David Jay Sr. settled on Hall Co. Land Lot #61 just south of current Murrayville, GA. On June 16, 1837 the Rev. Jay donated 3 acres of his 240+ acre tract to the Methodist Episcopal Church "in consideration of his love for the Church and his desire for its prosperity". This land lot was subsequently sold many times......to son William Jay, neighbor Nathan Bramlett, etc.......always including the 3 acre "Hopewell Meeting House" exclusion until the Church formally acquired the land by recorded deed in 1895.

Today the church and congregation are still vibrant.......with a new Fellowship Hall no less. Additionally, an immaculate small graveyard exists next door with a multitude of Jay and allied family graves. More details will follow over the next few months, but mark this "can't miss date" on your calendar.

Individuals requiring lodging should stay in Gainesville, GA which is a 15 minute drive from the church. Additionally, Gainesville has an excellent regional genealogy research library that has late evening hours......for the obsessed researcher. The following is a list of Gainesville, GA hotels you may wish to contact. Many of us will stay at the Hampton Inn, as it offers a nice complimentary breakfast along with nice rooms for a reasonable rate.

SEE YOU THERE!!!

LIST of GAINESVILLE, GA HOTELS

Hampton Inn 770 503 0300
Best Western Lanier Centre Hotel 770 531 0907
Days Inn 770 534 0303
Holiday Inn 770 536 4451
Shoney's Inn 770 535 8100

For information and updates contact Vince King

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