The 46th annual reunion of the descendants of Welcome and Nora Brown Newman was held August 17, 2008 at New Salem State Park of Petersburg. Prayer was offered by Alan Wetzel. Thirty-six enjoyed a bountiful dinner on a beautiful August day. Family pictures and friendly conversations took place.

Those present were Betsy Quinn, Pontiac; Dick and Margaret McLaughlin, Minooka; Alan and Peg Wetzel, Tucson AZ; Chris Doore, Minooka; John and Vickie Newman, Sherman; Stuart Doom, Athens; Cheri and Roland Doom, Athens; Samantha and Doug Detmers, Zavier and Jordan, Hartsburg; Nathan Dunham, Reg and Linda Dunham, Roger and Cathy Dunham all of Jacksonville; Vin and Rose Newman, Brian and Cathy Newman, Abby, Brea, Sara, Emma all of Beardstown; Bud and Dorothy Newman, Pittsfield; Dona and Angie Newman, Paige, Dalton, Marissa, Carthage; Doug Newman, Springfield.

The next reunion is planned for the third Sunday August 16, 2009 at New Salem State Park.