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Many of the Cornings in the U.S.A. and Canada , and some in England, can trace their roots back to one man, Ensign Samuell Corning who came to North America in the 1630s. He settled first in Salem, Massachusetts and then moved on to Beverly where he raised his family.The family flourished and spread far and wide. Now, it is time to return to Beverly and get acquainted with our Corning cousins. "Back to where it all began"
WHY IN BEVERLY??
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Beverly is where Ensign Samuell Corning lived and raised his 3 children - Samuel, Remembrance and Elizabeth. Samuell was a very prominent citizen of Beverly and helped found the first meeting house. The house his grandson, (also Samuel) built, still stands, so join us in Beverly in July, 2007 where you too can view the old Corning homes, and walk the streets that our ancestors trod. |
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Tentative program as of March, 2007:
Thursday July 26 - "Meet & Greet" at the Danversport Yacht Club. This event will begin between 6:30 and 7 pm., and will include registration with distribution of reunion information, greetings from reunion hosts, a buffet supper, music, and a short talk on the Corning Family.
Friday July 27am - Meet at the Beverly Historical Society and a tour of Beverly including places significant to the Corning Family.
Friday 27pm- a picnic in historic Lynch Park at noon time where box lunches will be provided.
Friday evening - free time for smaller family dinners/get-togethers or whatever attendees wish to do.
Saturday July 28 - a trolley tour of Salem (where Samuell first settled) including stops at the Essex Peabody Museum, House of Seven Gables and the Witches Museum.
Reunion Cook Book:
Corning Family members
from all over the country
have submitted their favorite
recipes to be included in a 'keepsake' cook book published specifically
for the reunion. There are approximately 120 pages of recipes,
treasured family photos, and facts about our Family. This is a
MUST-HAVE for all Corning Members. Only $12. (US funds)
Hotel Bookings for the Reunion:
It is strongly recommended
that you book your hotel early as this is a popular tourist destination
during the summer!! The Hawthorne Hotel may provide discounted
rooms for reunion attendees, if enough people register there.
Check out the Reunion committee's choices for hotels/motels
1. Hawthorne Hotel - walking distance to all Salem attractions.Prices start $116.
2. Best Western Bass Rocks Ocean Inn -Gloucester - 1.6 miles from Gloucester. Prices start $224.
3. Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites - 1.8 miles from Beverly. Prices start $125.
4. Salem Inn - 2.0 miles from Beverly. Prices start $149.
5. Days Inn Boston Salem - Danvers - 2.85 miles from Beverly. Prices start $60.
6. Harbor Light Inn - Marblehead - 3.2 miles from Beverly. prices start $155.
7. Marblehead Inn - Marblehead - 3.6 miles from Beverly. Prices start $184
8. Marriott Peabody - 4.2 miles from Beverly. Prices start $93.
For more information, e-mail Mary Ann (Corning) Mitchell mamitche@unr.nevada.edu and watch this site for regular updates on events and plans for this reunion.