1896 Knowles Family
Reunion
In
the winter of 1895 and 1896, Eli W. Knowles, of Mounts (Gibson Co., Indiana),
conceived the idea of a reunion of the Knowles family some time in 1896, and
talked the matter over with the relatives living in this section of our
country. And finally a meeting was called at the residence of Enos A.
Knowles. A dozen or more met and formed an organization. Eli W.
Knowles was chosen chairman of the organization and John W. Knowles,
secretary. It was voted that some able man be selected to deliver a
historical address. Rev. Levin Wilson was unanimously chosen for that
duty. This was a high compliment to his unequaled historical knowledge of
the Knowles family of North America. The woodland of John L. Knowles, a
half mile west of Mounts Station, on branch of the E. & T. H. R. R., was
selected as the place to hold the reunion and September 24th the time.
Everything necessary for the occasion was arranged and every Knowles whose address we could ascertain had been notified. The 24th of September came and was as beautiful a day as could be desired. By ten o'clock one thousand or more people were on the ground. Eight states were represented. A half hour was spent in social chat and handshaking, when it was presumed time to commence the program that had been arranged. The audience was called to order by the chairman and the choir rendered some nice and appropriate music. Then Uncle Asa Knowles, of Kansas, offered a fervent prayer, after which the moderator made a very touching address of welcome and the origin and importance of family reunions. At the close of the chairman's very able address, Rev. Levin Wilson was called who responded to the call by stepping to the front of the platform, and in one of his most happy and pleasing moods, delivered the following historical address.
John W. Knowles
HISTORICAL
ADDRESS
Given by Rev. Levin Wilson, September 24,
1896,
at the Knowles Reunion, near Mounts,
Gibson County, Indiana.
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