.In this issue….

Reunion Photos! (in blazing

color if by e-mail!) Meet scholarship winners!

Minutes of the Annual

Meeting and Election A new member’s report of

his first Homestead Reunion Getting ‘Involved’

Remembering ReppleDepple

and Stetsons at WWII Welcome to new members

The heart of the Kindred, as any organization, is not in its assets or collections of material objects, but in its MEMBERS. We are The Kindred, and our strength is in our numbers and our shared relations and principles. If you attended the Homestead Reunion, you would have noted the generations represented there, children with their parents and grandparents, all united in the spirit of kinship. So, if you have cousins who may not have considered joining their kinfolk in this way for family strength, perhaps it might be time.

The Kindred Spirit. The Stetson Kindred of America, Inc. - Est. 1905

Dedicated to descendants of Cornet Robert & Honour Tucker Stetson.

Vol 18, No. 3 Fall 2018 From the President

Dear Cousins I am honored to be serving as president of the Stetson Kindred of America for a small portion of time relative to the long history of this family organization. Over time I‘ve learned to answer willingly when duty calls and say yes to many opportunities that present themselves. Those doors only open occasionally and it makes life so much more interesting that way! I have enjoyed a personal history with the Kindred that extends back for as long as I can remember, from my own memories of walking into Cornet Robert’s house as a child, more lobster clam bakes than I can count, seeing my father and mother here on one of their last excursions while still alive, and just this past reunion to see my wife Linda, my son Adam and my daughter Wendy here. I am also honored to be working with all the volunteers of the Kindred who have given their time, talent, and wisdom over the years to keep the Kindred alive and vibrant. It is amazing how far back one can look in the old newsletters and still see the same kindred cousins working for this organization, some as long as 30 years ago and counting! I visited the Stetson Heritage Archives Room at the Hanover Historical Society for the first time this year and the great collection of Stetson history amassed there. When the Kindred was formed in 1905 by four Stetsons, including John B. the hat maker, I wonder if they knew how dedicated a group would follow in their footsteps. In my own home I also have perhaps an inordinate amount of Stetson memorabilia and documents, much from history of my immediate family working with the Kindred. My aunt was on the board for a time (Mary Stetson Clarke) and I have construction plans for the renovation of the pavilion hand drawn by my father (Paul Stetson) in the 1980s. If you were at this past reunion you saw the hooked rug I made as a high school student in the 1970s. Bringing the future generations to the Kindred can make a strong impression on them, as it did for me. We Stetsons are a creative bunch…I have been reading old copies of the Stetson Kindred Spirit and earlier reports all the way back to 1906 and am so impressed with all that the Kindred has assembled and accomplished. I bet most everyone reading this has more stories and personal memorabilia about the Stetson family they want to share. Let’s explore the idea of capturing more of these stories for future generations. The Insignia Hooked Rug As the ‘new kid on the block’, I see so many opportunities to serve and help the Kindred grow over the next few years. Certainly, working with the Norwell Historical Society and participating in the move of the Sergeant Samuel Stetson House to its new resting place at Stetson Meadows Cemetery will be one priority I look forward to. I see a lot of opportunity to create a “members only area” of the Stetson Kindred Website, for access to archival records over the years, genealogical archives, and an opportunity to digitize and share many of the archives that I glimpsed at the Stetson Heritage Archives Room.

President’s Letter continued on Pg.2

Page 2 The Kindred Spirit Fall 2018 Highlights of the 113th

Annual Meeting of the Membership

Under a clear sky with temps much cooler than usual, about 75 members gathered Sunday, August 19, for our Annual Reunion and Membership Meeting. With a quorum present, President Rick Stetson presided over the meeting at the Homestead and recorded the Cousin Count as follows: Number of Voting Members Present (Full

members age 18 and over): 32 Oldest Member Present: Rhoda Ramsbottom Youngest Member Present: Flynn Stetson

Bramley Parker Travelled the Farthest: Mary and Fred Parker,

Portland, OR Largest Family Group Attending: The Barlow

family with 14 members present. Family Lineage Count (members of all ages):

Joseph (5); Benjamin (9); Thomas (1); Samuel (6); John (1); Eunice (Rogers) (3); Robert (19); and Timothy (0).

President Rick Stetson welcomed all the cousins and guests over our lobster luncheon, and thanked the Officers, Directors, Committee chairs, Committee members, spouses and other volunteers for their hard work this year in support of the Kindred. Our Saturday afternoon tour of the Stetson Meadows Cemetery and Samuel Stetson House was enjoyed by all attending the rainy event. The Saturday evening talk by Steven O’Neill of the Hanover Historical Society gave us some interesting history of the Drummer Samuel Stetson house in Hanover. Our new Registrar, Sumner Hunnewell, attended to sales of our new Stetson Insignia pins and hosted a raffle of Red Sox memorabilia, while Emilie Green was busy selling Stetson books and logoed items at our Stetson Store. TREASURER’S REPORT In the absence of the Treasurer, Bill Stetson, Finance Committee Chair John McNeill reported that the Kindred remains in good financial health as of the end of the fiscal year June 30, 2018. Income is up over last year due to higher sales of Stetson merchandise and increased contributions from members. Market value of our investments is $255k and reserves are adequate. An internal audit done by Frank Conrad concluded that our financial statements present fairly and credibly all material aspects of the Kindred financial position as of June 30, 2018. COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Committee: John McNeill, Finance Committee Chair, reported that our investment in market index funds has produced an overall increase of 16%. Our Portfolio is now being rebalanced to favor

income over growth. Rev. Bob Stetson will be retiring from the Committee, and Scott Stetson, an investment advisor with Wells Fargo Bank, is being recommended to replace him. Membership Committee: Membership Secretary Linda Brooks reported that from August 2017 to August of 2018 we gained 11 Senior members, 10 Junior members and 10 Associate members. We currently have 66 LIFE members and a total of 300 members in good standing. Scholarship Committee: Committee Chair Diane O’Brien reported that senior graduating student Jacob Berowitz was selected by the Norwell High School staff to receive our $500 Cornet Robert and Honour (Tucker) Stetson Scholarship. Alexandra Barlow and Pierce McDonnell were awarded Stetson Kindred Scholarships of $1000 each.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Nominating Committee Chair John McNeill presented the Nominating Committee slate of candidates for election of Officers and Directors to serve 3-year terms as follows: President: James Russell Stetson Directors: Winslow “Rick” Stetson, John

McNeill and Matthew Dyer 2019 Nominating Committee: (1-year term)

Matthew Dyer, Linda Brooks, Staci Kendrick Jones, Barbara Merrick and William Stetson

There being no nominations from the floor, motion passed unanimously to close nominations and cast a single ballot for the slate. Outgoing President Rick Stetson then passed the gavel to James R. Stetson, noting it was a great honor to serve as President of the Kindred. The 114th Annual Meeting of the Membership will take place Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Linda Brooks, Secretary

President’s Letter continued : The pavilion and grounds are an excellent place to camp overnight, as my wife and I experienced, and I am hoping to encourage other kindred spirits to join in some ‘pop-up’ camping events in the future, either for the annual reunion or at other times during the year suitable for camping. I hope to get to know all of you more as we move into the next season and look forward to hearing from you on progress and ideas to keep this kindred spirit flowing! We need your thoughts and support. Every member of the Kindred can have a role in seeing that our heritage is alive and vibrant, and passed on to future generations.

For the Kindred, James (Jim) Russell Stetson, President

Contact me at jim.stetson@gmail.com or 508-479-7945

Page 3 The Kindred Spirit Fall 2018 Our talented 2018 Scholarship Winners Are… This year the Cornet Robert and Honour Tucker Stetson Scholarship was awarded to an outstanding recent graduate of Norwell High School. The Stetson Kindred of America scholarships were awarded to two dedicated, well deserving students who are very much focused on their educations and continued knowledge in their chosen fields. Both had outstanding academic and extra-curricular activities on their applications, and both are past recipients of a Kindred scholarship.

Cornet Robert and Honour Tucker Stetson Scholarship

Jacob Berowitz is the recipient of the Cornet Robert and Honour Tucker Stetson Scholarship of $500. This award recipient is selected by the guidance staff of the Norwell High School and is restricted to a graduating senior. Jacob plans to attend Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania majoring in History and Education. Down the road, he would

love to become a history teacher, possibly at Norwell High School. Jacob has lived in Norwell all of his life and has spent most of his weekends, vacations, and summers in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. He loves to mountain bike, hike, and snowboard and has worked there for about three years working in general programs such as ice cream socials and bingo, the Waterville Elementary school’s after school program, and as a camp counselor for the summer day camp. Jacob is also interested in cinematography and film and has hopes of pursuing those interests in college as well.

Stetson Kindred of America, Inc. Scholarship Recipients

Alexandra Barlow is from Kingston, MA and is attending Northeastern University School of Law. She is pursuing her Juris Doctor degree and has been awarded a $1000 SKOA scholarship. Lexi’s previous Kindred scholarship awarded in 2009 helped her achieve a BS degree in Civil Engineering from Northeastern. She has also earned

a certificate in Paralegal from Boston University. In the future Lexi would like to affect change through legislative action in policies surrounding renewable energy. She is proficient in French and literate in Latin and she has interests including skiing, reading, playing piano, and dancing with classical training in ballet.

Pierce McDonnell from San Francisco, CA is also a second time Kindred scholarship recipient of $1000, his first being awarded last year. He is attending Carleton College in Minnesota majoring in History and Mathematics. Pierce plans a career in Maritime Archaeology and is the author of J.B.Stetson: The Story of a Ship. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2016

and his interests include singing in an a capella group named Intertwining Melodies, and running with the Carleton Running Club. Pierce was recently awarded the Chang-Lan fellowship which enabled him to study in China for eight weeks this past summer. He recently gave a presentation at the San Francisco Maritime Museum on his time at the China Maritime Museum.

I hope you will join me in congratulating all of our truly deserving scholarship recipients and wish them continued success in their future studies and careers.

Diane O’Brien, Stetson Kindred Scholarship Chairperson

Great news from The Stetson Store! At our Annual Reunion the Store did very well this year, earning the Kindred $777. We tried a new layout for the store this year and it seemed worked quite well. Cousins are now able to “browse” and pick up their selections inside the store and bring them to check-out. Of course, The Store is open year round for mail orders. Send an e-mail to emiliebgreen@mac.com.

MEMORABILIA Price NOTE: Postage & Packing are extra to the prices below NEW! Stetson Ceramic Coasters ….$5 ea. or 2/8.00 Stetson Fridge Magnets …………………………$1.00 Stetson Bag Clips ………………………………2/$1.00 Stetson Coat of Arms (new) ……………………$ 5.00 Stetson Cup Plates(amber, 39 cobalt) …….…..$ 5.00 Stetson Holiday Ornaments …………………....$12.00 Stetson Visor Caps ………………………….…..$10.00 Stetson T-Shirts*(grey beige) limited sizes….. $15.00

GENEALOGY Stetson Genealogy Vol. I (Reprint) ……….…….$5.00 Stetson Genealogy Vol. I & II ……………….….$10.00 Stetson Genealogy Vol. IV ………………….…..$35.00 Stetson Genealogy Vol. V ………………………$35.00

OTHER BOOKS Stetson House Tour ……………………………...$10.00 Stetson Recipe Book ……………………….…….$10.00 J.B. Stetson the Story of a Ship …………….…...$15.00 Our Great Stetson Grandmothers ………………$15.00 We are open to suggestions from our members for items to be offered for sale. If you have ideas on items that might sell well to our membership, please let us know so that we can explore those products.

Page 4 The Kindred Spirit Fall 2018 Getting ‘Involved’ by Matt Dyer, Director, Stetson Kindred of America

Hanson, MA-- It seemed like a heat wave on January 9th of this year, with the high hitting 39 degrees after the past few days barely hit double digits. Listening to NPR while driving home, I heard the country was a hot mess, to put it politely. Growing up, I always wanted to change the world and thought public policy was the way to go, and becoming an elected official was the way to do it. Infuriated with the news, it was time to start my political career. As I drove by Town Hall, I impulsively took a sharp right into the snow-covered parking lot and saw the Town Clerk to fill out the paperwork. She handed me a couple of forms with blank lines to gather signatures to place my name, Matthew Dyer, on the ballot.

After collecting fifty or so signatures, the next step was to create a committee of friends, family and special interests with deep pockets and ties to the Kremlin. (Just kidding!). We knew we needed money to fund our outreach ideas and achieve our goals. We kicked off the campaign with a bowling night at

the local alley, and that alone filled our bank account to get us through the election. Now it was time to hit the campaign road and say good-bye to my social life. Appointments and campaign events filled my calendar and quickly highjacked the little time I had left. We created social media pages to advertise my candidacy through posts, videos, and shares. We held signs while waving and dancing to passersby on Routes 58 and 14. The committee created a mailer reminding the active voter population to get out to vote for the most handsome candidate and made phone calls to encourage people to do their patriotic duty of getting to the polls.

The three months of campaigning were tiring as I tried to make as many public appearances as I could. Every day of the week there was some sort of event or board meeting I should attend. With the bank account nearing zero and election day approaching we were in the final stretch.

From the looks of the yard signs, and scattered polling, it was going to be a close call. There were two seats up for election with four good candidates: the first was an incumbent, the second was the beloved 6th grade science teacher that every kid in Hanson had, the third was a psychologist with the picture-perfect family, and I was the youngest who had been away in Maine for the last few years.

On the day that the ballots were cast, it was a rainy spring day with the temperature cooler than usual…was this an omen? Is this not my day? If elected, will my term be dismal as the weather? We held signs at the entrance of the school where the elections were being held, as people drove by some shouted their support, while others excruciatingly tried to avoid eye contact. When the polling concluded we were called to the gymnasium to hear the results. The Town Clerk called out the reporting of each precinct and I was keeping rough track of the numbers in my head. Precinct one… precinct two… precinct three…it was close… extremely close… The sixth-grade science teacher had the most votes (no surprise there), the incumbent had the least (somewhat of a surprise there), the psychologist and I were down to the wire— 19 votes was the difference. 19 people, 19 conversations, 19 was the number… 19 votes in my favor! As soon as the Town Clerk announced the winners, I had several reporters in my face asking, “How does it feel?” “What’s your first act?” “What do you plan to do now?” I addressed the reporters, thanked my supporters and retired to a local mill where the committee, friends, and family were waiting to celebrate.

It has been about six months since the election and it has been a good experience so far. For those who thought to get involved, just do it… you don’t need to join at the highest level of government or know everything about the committee or the cause—all you need to do is participate. Don’t be afraid of having a conversation with anyone, even those who you may not agree with. One of the biggest things you will learn is that we are all human. For the most part, we all want the same thing— good health, a wholesome community, and a resilient country. We just have different ways of getting there. After all, being a part of a strong republic requires ordinary people to get involved. This civic participation and leadership runs in our heritage as Cornet Stetson was the first Selectman of Plymouth County. Get engaged, get out there and vote.

Page 5 The Kindred Spirit Fall 2018 A Novice Attends the Stetson Reunion

– by Sumner G. Hunnewell

"It is very rare in country life, where high days and holidays are few, that any occasion of general interest proves to be less than great. Such is the hidden fire of enthusiasm in the New England nature that, once given an outlet, it shines forth with almost volcanic light and heat. In quiet neighborhoods such inward force does not waste itself upon those petty excitements of every day that belong to cities, but when, at long intervals, the altars to patriotism, to friendship, to the ties of kindred, are reared in our familiar fields, then the fires glow, the flames come up as if from the inexhaustible burning heart of the earth; the primal fires break through the granite dust in which our souls are set. Each heart is warm and every face shines with the ancient light. Such a day as this has transfiguring powers, and easily makes friends of those who have been cold-hearted, and gives to those who are dumb their chance to speak, and lends some beauty to the plainest face.” – Sara Orne Jewett, “The Bowden Reunion,” Country of the Pointed Firs. When we left the Annual Meeting of the Stetson Kindred, I was reminded of the pleasant description of a New England reunion that Sara Orne Jewett gave in her wonderful novel. It was my first time at the Annual Meeting and I would urge others to make the effort to attend! My wife, Sylvia, and I left Maine on Saturday afternoon making it to Norwell just in time to be clobbered by a terrific downpour! We drove to the entrance of The Shrine to see Stetsons (who else would be out walking in this weather?) making their way down the road. We got out and followed suit. The end of the journey was at the “wrapped” and propped up Samuel Stetson house awaiting restoration. We were told that a foundation and cellar would be created nearby for the house to sit upon. A few of us hung back and were allowed to climb up inside. As one could imagine, an old house like this has “potential!” The thing that interested me most was uppermost rafters, which looked like they were fitted for a boat. From thence, we traveled to the Church Hill Methodist Church, where we treated to a tasty and varied buffet. Stephen O’Neill of the Hanover Historical Society gave a talk and slide show of the Drummer Stetson House. He discussed how he continues to learn more about the original occupants of the house as well as those who lived their afterwards. There are some mysteries still to be solved. The only thing that marred the talk was beyond our control: the heat! All of New England was going through a heat wave, making the locals very uncomfortable. The next morning, rain vanished, we descended upon The Shrine. Little did I expect the distance through a tree enshrouded, unpaved road to get there. Soon the woods gave way to a huge field, along the edge of which was the pavilion. President Rick Stetson and company laid out some early breakfast snacks while the early arrivers pitched in to set tables and the get the “Kindred Store”

ready for business. People in charge of keeping the youngsters busy were doing that with a variety of games in the field. Next year,

bring kites! Later, while the business meeting took place, the kids took a swing or two at a piñata. As Registrar, I sat with Historian Barbara Merrick, occasionally fielding genealogical questions. Sales of the Stetson Kindred insignia were brisk (as they were the night before)so by the end of the day only three miniatures and 19 larges remained. Along with the raffle of Red Sox memorabilia, the table made $600. “Line up! Line up! Time for the picture.” And out we were hustled to the field to make our mark on Stetson history. The announcement for Clam Chowder came and people lined up for what I would later learn was a Bob Barlow specialty. Soon followed the expected repast of lobster, steamers, and all the fixin’s! I heard no complaints whatsoever. Emilie Green kept busy in the “Kindred Store.” I scored a pin, a book on the Stetson houses in the area, and tea cup holders with which I am enamored. Don’t let the words “business meeting” fill you with dread. The business meeting itself went quickly and without a hitch. The new officers were elected and we were invited back for the 114th meeting in August 2019. I want to thank the “boots on the ground” – those who organized the annual meeting, meals, speakers, as well as members responsible for keeping the property well-maintained. Everyone made my wife and this Stetson descendant, whose 7 times great-grandmother was Jerusha Stetson, feel very welcome and appreciated.

Welcome New Members! The Board of Directors and members extend a warm welcome to the following new members:

LIFE: Sarah Jane Budden Poole, Dorset, UK

Senior: Adam Joshua Stetson Woodstock, GA

Junior: Livia Rayna Stetson Woodstock, GA

Era Kalev Stetson Woodstock, GA

Associate: Rhoda Ann Ramsbottom Arlington, TX

Laura Ann Vasquez Dallas, TX

Timothy F. Dyer Riverside, CA

Joseph Patrick Fleming Tolland, CT

Karen Root Watkins Concord, MA

Willard E. Gwilliam Hayes, VA

Keith Alan Levin Gaithersburg, MD

Heather D. Sabin Los Angeles, CA

Page 6 The Kindred Spirit Fall 2018 The following was written by the late Jean Stetson (1918-2016) and appeared some time ago in the Duxbury Clipper newspaper and is reprinted here by their permission. As we approach Veterans Day, it is submitted to the Kindred Spirit by cousins Rick Stetson and Stetson Ames, two military veterans who are proud of their aunt's service during WWII as well as the contributions of thousands of other women, many of them Stetsons, who have served our country in times of both war and peace.

Convoy! by Jean Stetson, Repple Depple

During World War II, I was an American Red Cross volunteer who served overseas in the Military Welfare Service. I was at a so-called "Repple Depple" in England before the Normandy Invasion, waiting to be trans-shipped. Where? Everything was very hush-

hush. "Loose Lips Sink Ships." I found myself with a group of ARC girls boarding a medium-sized transport ship. It turned out to be the old Cunard liner, The Franconia, converted into a hospital ship.

Soon we discovered that we were in the middle of a huge convoy- all sorts of vessels stretched out as far as the eye could see in all directions. There was a baby flat top from which small fighter planes took off and landed constantly. The noise hurt one's ears- countless corvettes swooping in and out, heeled way over. All were on a zigzag course. Communications were by signal lights and blinkers; radios would have been heard by planes and subs. Life was nerve wracking but seemed like Heaven compared to my trip across the Atlantic on an enormous troop ship, unescorted, zigging and zagging, jammed with GIs, standing at my battle station near the bow, drenched by icy sea water pouring over the prow. We were packed in like sardines and lucky to get two meals a day.

Oh well, the good life couldn't last forever. Before entering the Straits of Gibraltar, we were ordered to general quarters, i.e., we took our battle stations on deck in full uniform plus heavy overcoat, helmet liner, belt, musette bag with gas mask, canteen, all so heavy one could hardly stand. Suddenly, all hell broke loose. We were in dangerous territory. German submarines formed wolf packs in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean to prey on Allied shipping. In a convoy, no ship can go any faster than the slowest. We were sitting ducks. The noise was unbearable! Flashes of light all around. Screeching sirens- most of the merchants had ack-ack guns. The zigging and zagging was frenzied. After a while, the commander sent the women below. We could hear torpedoes going under and around us and smell fire and acrid smoke. We were shaken up like dice in a cup. On the ship's stern was a K gun which would fire depth charges. To ease the tension,

I found a pack of cards. I sat on a bunk flipping cards into my helmet liner on the floor. WHOOMPH- a humungous shudder and I was propelled upside down. My head landed in my helmet liner and my feet in the air. No harm done. We all laughed. Our K gun had set off depth charges. We never knew if they hit the sub.

The devastation to the convoy was unspeakable: fires all around, ships sunk and disabled. It was with blessed relief that we were able to peel off and plant our feet on solid ground at Mers el Kabir, the port for Oran, North Africa.

Editors note: Repple-Depple is field slang adopted by the US Army during WWII for a ‘replacement depot’ of reserves or replacements in large front-line operations. During the war, Jean volunteered with the American Red Cross Military Welfare Services overseas in England, North Africa and Italy, ultimately heading up the staff responsible for USO tours.

CONTACT THE KINDRED> OFFICERS

President: James R. (Jim). Stetson jim.stetson@gmail.com

Vice President: James W. Stetson stetsonjw@gmail.com

Treasurer: William W. Stetson williamwstetson@aol.com

Secretary: Linda Brooks, lbrooks46@yahoo.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

c/o Board Secretary: Linda Brooks, lbrooks46@yahoo.com

COMMITTEES/ACTIVITIES

Building & Grounds: Beau Dyer, wldex@yahoo.com

Genealogy: Barbara Merrick stetsongenealogy@yahoo.com

Membership Secretary: Linda Brooks lbrooks46@yahoo.com

Nominations: Barbara Merrick stetsongenealogy@yahoo.com

Publications: Stacie Kendrick-Jones, StetsonSpirit@gmail.com

Annual Reunion: Rick Stetson rickstetson@aol.com

Scholarships: Diane O’Brien, Ladydi03230@yahoo.com

Stetson Store: Emilie Bubin Green emiliebgreen@mac.com

REGIONAL GROUP LIAISONS

Western Region: Stacie Kendrick-Jones, Stacisfamily@gmail.com

Central Region: Helen Fankhauser, hfanky@gmail.com

GENERAL MAILING ADDRESS:

SKOA, Inc., PO Box 31, Norwell, MA 02061-0031

ON THE WEB : https://thestetsonkindred.wordpress.com/

and on Facebook as ‘Stetson Kindred of America’

In Memoriam…..

ROBERT HALE STETSON passed away on June 24, 2018 at the age of 83. Robert proudly served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years. Robert is survived by his wife, Mary Stetson and sister, Virginia J. Staples, Past President of the Kindred.

RICHARD A. CALLAND, LtCol. (Ret), 88, of Clyde and formerly of Port Clinton, OH, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2018 in Sandusky, OH. He is honored for his 40 years of service to our country.

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<<Biggest family

Scholarship awards>>

Hungry!!

The photos above, and a good number more, were provided by Kindred cousins Robert Barlow, Jr.

(RSB Photography), Kristen Moore, and Sumner Hunnewell, who were kind enough to donate their

time and skills to this effort during the Annual Meeting.

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Stetson Kindred of America, Inc. P.O. Box 31

Norwell Ma. 02061-0031

Return Service Requested

First Class

The Kindred gathered on Saturday at the proposed site for the Stetson House, adjacent to the Homestead driveway, and on Sunday at the Homestead for the

Annual Meeting of all cousins of the Kindred. Hope YOU were there!