The Dameron-Damron Family Association reunion was attended by several members of various lineages.  Those who arrived on Wednesday or Thursday visited or went sightseeing around Nashville.  Friday evening several met at Swett's Restaurant, a well-known soul food establishment on Clifton Avenue.  The group was provided space in a private area where they all enjoyed the food and visiting.

Saturday morning the group gathered in Laskey Hall of Scarritt-Bennett Center.  It was about 11 before we were given access to the meeting room.  Tables were set up for various displays and computers.  Members had brought various records, books, photographs, etc.  Cindora Creasman asked each person to identify themselves for the video she was shooting of the meeting.  John P. Dameron spoke to the group.  Charles Chaney requested that those present consider running for a position on the DDFA board since there are three vacancies. Two people agreed.  Charles also reminded everyone that the newsletter could use some photographs, anecdotes, family traditions, and some articles.   The group was encouraged to take part in the Damron DNA Project (this includes the variations of the name, Damron and Dameron).  Kathy Near gave a Power Point presentation prepared by Cheri Mello, group administrator of the Damron DNA Project, about DNA testing.  Don Guthrie volunteered to demonstrate how a DNA swab is performed.  Of course, there was much informal discussion and just plain visiting among the group.

The consensus was that next year's reunion would be held in Northumberland County, Virginia, near the area where Lawrence Dameron received a land grant in 1652.  Details will be announced when known.  There was some discussion about the possibility of a bronze plaque may be erected in the Dameron Marsh area.

 

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