Some 57 cousins from 10 states and 11 Pennsylvania towns attended the 2025 national reunion of strangers in southwestern Pennsylvania. Cousins traveled from as far away as California and Texas in addition to Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and West Virginia.   The Friday evening activity involved a dinner with 14 cousins at Out of the Fire in Donegal, PA. Saturday was a picnic in the Chapel of Camp Christian in Mill Run, PA. The activities involved a group photo, lunch meal, a raffle and remarks by Rev. Dr. Brad Harbaugh, as well as regular live broadcasts on our private Facebook page. Family heirlooms and photo albums were on display for all to enjoy.   The hat was passed to help offset costs. Total income for the day was $1,057.33, and total costs were $1,020.66, for a net gain of $36.67. Reunion treasurer Sue (Colbert) Martin reported that our checking account balance now stands at $1,504.53.   Sunday morning was spent at a worship service at Indian Creek Baptist Church in Mill Run. Afterward, some walked through the church's adjoining cemetery and paid their respects at the graves of our ancestor Jacob Minerd Sr., his daughter Martha (Minerd) Imel Harbaugh, and her grandson Allen Edward Harbaugh and other grandchildren of the Rowan family.   Our next reunion picnic will be held two years from now, on Sat., June 26, 2027, in the lodge house at Camp Christian where we met in 2023. For the record, the names of the president and treasurer are on the checking account. In the event something should happen to either, the other will keep the reunion in business until a replacement is duly elected. Thanks to all the cousins who attended this year, and all who help support future reunions! It wouldn’t be possible without you.   ~ Click to See the 2025 Facebook Live Broadcasts ~