From the Standard Banner newspaper calendar:

The descendants of Abraham Bird (1845-1913) and Sarah Catherine Noe Bird (1846-1903), of Grainger County, will gather for a reunion on Saturday, October 29 (2011).  The reunion will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch being served at noon at the old New Market School cafeteria.

Abraham and Sarah’s children included John Preston Byrd, Airy C. Byrd, Mary Nancy Byrd, Samuel M. Byrd, Rachel Adeline Byrd, David A. Byrd, Catherine Byrd, George W. Byrd, and James Lee. Byrd.

All relatives are invited to attend and bring a covered dish and drinks.  Plates, napkins, flatware, and cups will be provided.  Family members are also encouraged to bring family history and photos.

For more information or directions, call Kim at (865) 924-7082.