Beggs family reunion held at Hephzibah Baptist Sept. 24

Hephzibah Baptist Church in Lincoln County was the scene of the annual Beggs family reunion on Sunday, September 24.

A group of about 70 gathered in the fellowship hall after church to continue the tradition of good food and fellowship with the extended family.

Donnie Burgess kept the tradition of preparing the barbecue chicken due to the work schedule of cook, Charlie Burgess. Enjoyed with the chicken were vegetables, casseroles, salads, desserts and drinks.

Mac Poss welcomed the group and spoke briefly of the family's connection to Hephzibah Baptist Church.

Rev. Allen Danner offered the blessing.

After lunch a short history was given by Ed Lane about the Beggs family cemetery in Hart County. William Hugh and Samuel J. Beggs, both of whom were born in Ireland, are buried there. Mr. Lane also brought research papers of all Beggs ancestors who served in the Civil War. The Lanes shared a reunion scrapbook containing photographs and various family documents.

Group pictures were taken and recognition was made for the oldest, Ed Lane; the youngest, Joseph Powell; and those traveling the longest distance, Ed and Betty Lane, coming from Rutherfordton, N.C.

Attending were Malcolm Jones and Kayla Burden of Modoc, S.C., Elzy and Annette Jones of Plum Branch, S.C., Chad and Brandy Jones, Natalie and Maggie, of Greenwood, S.C., Raymond and Jane Jones, Randall Cliett, Scott and Michelle Powell, Kent and Joseph, and Luther and Joyce Bohler, of Martinez, Mike and Elaine Beggs, Emily, Anna and Jenny, Wayne Beggs, Beverly Bramlett, Stacy and Debra Bramlett and Jason, Mrs. Carlton Beggs, Bruce and Beth Beggs, Benjamin and Bethany, Keith Beggs, Carrington and Chase, Kevin and Kimberly Beggs, Bentley, Blake and Branson, Herbert Powell, Chris Hahlwein, Olivia and Alexis, Raleigh and Terri Long and Paulette Long George, of Lincolnton, John and Kathy Richardson of Watkinsville, Ed and Betty Lane of Rutherfordton, N.C., Donnie and Beverly Burgess and Shane and Suzy Burgess, Logan and Ethan, of Crawford, Mrs. Charlie Burgess and Mrs. Greg Fanning, Austin and Kaeleigh, of Washington, and Mac Poss of Toccoa.

Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Reick of Thomson, Danielle Lindsey, Rev. Allen Danner and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Goldman of Lincolnton.

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