Daily Sentinel

"Law Family Reunion
The annual reunion of the descendants of Consider Law was held at the home of Eldorus Cheney at Dix on Tuesday, and was much enjoyed. One hundred persons attended. Consider Law was one of the early residents of Westmoreland. The first picnic of this sort was held 20 years ago. George C. Law of Whitesboro, the president and oldest relative present, gave an interesting history of the family. Others spoke, and with feasting and music the time passed pleasantly."

"Law family Holds Reunion
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Fifty-fourth Annual Gathering Takes Place in Bartlet - Over Sixty Attend.
Bartett, July 8 — The 54th reunion of the descendants of Consider Law was held at the Bartlett Baptist Church on Monday, the host being Will C. Law, a great grandson of the founder of the family. The day was ideal with its balmy air and smiling sun and was enjoyed to the utmost by by the company.
Consider Law, who was born in 1756, fought at Bunker Hill and and other battles of the Revolutionary War. He stood sentry over Maj. Andre, the British spy and although it was attempted by large offers, he could not be bribed to give the password.
He, with four of this children, on June 20, 1818, helped form the 'Second Baptist Church of Christ in Westmoreland.' which was later known as the South Baptist Church and today is called the Bartlett Baptist Church Hence it is not to be wondered at that his descendants have a tender feeling toward this scared place where he and his children worshiped God. A number of his great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren are now members of this church.
The guests began to arrive early in the day. Over sixty were present, a smaller number than usual. About one o'clock dinner was served in the basement of the church. Immediately following this, a business session was held on the lawn.
The president, George Smith, was unable to be present as he is recovering from an operation at Faxton Hospital, Utica. Mrs. Henry Victory was elected vice president and served as presiding officer...
There were letters of regret from the following who could not attend the gathering (names listed)...
Those present were (names listed)"

"Law Family Holds Another Delightful Reunion
For Sixty-Third Time Cousins meet for Yearly Event.
Bartlett, July 7. — The descendants of Consider Law met July Fourth at the Paris Hill Congregational Church for their sixty-third annual reunion. Ninety registered, thirty-five of whom were members of the Maria Law Cheney branch of the family. The reunion this year was especially for the Heath, Gridley and Cheney branches. Nearly all members of the Heath and Gridley families live in the Middle West and were not represented at Wednesday's gathering, now was the Caroline Waters branch represented.
Consider Law, son of Samuel and Mary (Langrell) Law, was baptized in Goshen Congregational Church, Lebanon, Conn., Jan. 6 1760. He grew to young manhood in Lebanon, later moving to New York State, where he reared a family of six daughters and two sons. His first wife, was Martha Allen. One daughter was born to them, Martha, who heads the Comstock branch. His second wife was Sarah Grommon, whose children were Sally Heath, Irene Gridley, Maria Cheney, Consider, jr., George W., Caroline Waters and Adaline Waters.
He and an older brother, Joseph seved in the Revolutionary War. His last years were spent at Bartlett, where on June 18, 1818, he and his wife Sarah and at least three of this children were among the forty-seven charter members of the 'Second Church of Christ of Westmoreland.' This church was later called the 'South Baptists Church' and is now known as the 'Bartlett Baptist Church.'
Consider law was a direct descendant of Rochard (wic) Warren, who sailed from Plymouth, England, in the Mayflower and who was one of the signers of the compact drawn up on the cabin of the 'Mayflower' while in Cape Code Harbor. He was described by a contemporary writer as "grave Richard Warren, a man of integrity, justice and uprightness, of pietry and serious religion," and as "a useful instrument during the short time he lived, bearing a deep share in the difficulties and troubles of the last of the plantation."
Following the exchanging of greetings at the picnic Wednesday, a fine dinner was partaken of by the cousins in the church hall. ...
The business session was called to order by the president, Mrs. Henry Victory of Whitesboro, who made a few remarks and asked for the singing of "Blest Be the Tie That Binds." James MacDougall was called upon for the opening prayer.
There were letters conveying greetings and regrets from Eugene Comstock, Conneant, Ohio; Mrs. E.W. Russ, Oil City, Penn; Mrs. Helen Boden Dove, Atwood, California; Mrs. Eunice Dowden, Wonewoc, Wisconsin; Mrs. Minnie Best Wilkins, Providence, Rhode Island; Mrs. Ellen Bessee, Moscow, Idaho; Oscar Lang, Orlando, Florida; Mrs. Clara Bessee Dean and Edgar Williams, H. Dodge, Iowa; George L. Waters, Lincoln, Nebraska; Mrs. H. F. Greeman, Bridgeport, Conn; Mrs. Alta Graham Waters, Cortland; Mfs. Belle Waters Kirschner, New Brighton, Staten Island.
Mrs. Clara Law Hickok and daughter, Jessie, of Brooklyn, came from Lake George to be present at the reunion. They brought greetings from Mrs. Hickok's brothers, Hon. Charles B. Law, and family, and Mrs. George Law and family, who are at Lake George.
The secretary and treasurer, William C. Law, of Bartlett, read the annual reports. Nine births, eleven marriages and five deaths were reported. Among those who passed away during the last year were Lucia Mills Atwood of this place and Judson Bessee of Moscow, Idaho, formerly of Bartlett. ...
Next year the reunion will be a special one for the Consider Law Jr. branch. it was not decided at what place it will be held.
Frank Cheney, Ilion, who is 77, was the oldest person present. He and his wife were presented a beautiful bouquet of red, white and blue flowers by Mrs. Victory in honor of this fact. ...
The relatives are greatful (sic) to George L. Waters, Lincoln, Nebraska, who has caused to be printed a genealogy of the ancestors of Consider Law, going back, on the maternal side, to Richard Warren of the "Mayflower," _ Copies of this book were distributed.
Those in attendance were as follows...(list of people)"

"Law Family Holds 82nd Reunion
Four Branches Represented at Paris Hill Church
Bartlett — The 82nd annual reunion of the descendants of Consider Law was held at the Paris Hill Congregational Church Sunday, June 20th with the Smith and Porter families acting as hosts. Many of them are members of this church. Their common ancestress was Consider Law's first wife, Martha Allen, who was the mother of Martha Law-Eastman-Comstock. His second wife, Sarah Grommon, was the mother of five daughters and two sons...
It is doubtful if there are many families in this country who have had a reunion for 82 successive years. The attendance has varied from about 35 at Jordan, N.Y. in 1892 to over 150 at the 75th reunion in Bartlett in 1940....

Branches Represented
There were 77 relatives and four guests who met at Paris Hill Sunday. The Martha Law-Eastman-Comstock branch had 18 representatives; the Maria Law Cheney, 39; the Consider Law, jr., eight; and the Adaline Law Waters, 12. The Sally Law Heath, Irena Law Gridley, George W. Law, and Caroline Law Waters branches were not represented.
Following a picnic dinner ... the president, Parry G. Smith, called a business session in the church...
The oldest person present was Mrs. Eva Seelye Cheney, Rome, who is 92; the youngest was Sharon Smith, the 10-months-old daughter of Mrs. Lloyd Smith, Sauquet...

Waters Remembered
One, to whom the Law Family is greatly indebted, died on May 11, 1947. He was George Leland Waters, grandson of Aretus and Caroline Law Waters. For many years, he was president of an insurance company in Lincoln, Neb. Through his untiring efforts and generosity, many copies of a book containing the Consider Law family tree and other interesting facts were prepared and given to the relatives at the time of the 50th reunion. He also had printed many copies pf a book tracing ancestry of Consider Law to Richard Warren, who came to America from England on the Mayflower. Consider Law died in 1820. George L. Waters is held in grateful remembrance and sympathy was extended to his wife, son and daughter in their loss, and also, to the following whose deaths were reported Sunday: Orlo J. McDougall, Ballston Spa, N.Y.; Mrs. Clara Law Hickok, New York City; Capt. Clifford Walters of Iowa; Joseph Waters, Clinton, Iowa; Barry Harold Smith, Moscow, Idaho; Cheryl Janeth Smith, Lodi, Calif; Kenneth Sharpe, Robert Sharpe, and Levi Waters of Cortland.
The tentative place for next year's reunion is Bartlett Baptist Church on July 4th with people furnishing table service, sandwiches and covered dish....
Letters Read
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