CALHOUN FAMILY NEWS
Return to the Motherland
Ronald Berry, son of George and Alberta Keaton Haamid and grandson of George E. and Mattie Calhoun Berry made a trip to the motherland with stops in Cape Town, Hoedspruit and Johannesburg, South Africa and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. With this trip he has visited 6 of the 7 continents and seen 5 of the 7 natural wonders of the world. Click on a city for photos from the trip.
Calhoun 2023 Family Reunion
Descendents of Matt and Mollie Scott Calhoun met in Oxford, OH on August 4, 5 and 6, 2023. It was hosted by Joycelyn Jackson Bradley, daugther of Roosevelt and Doris Jean Calhoun Jackson and granddaughter of John Wesley and Maggie Bell Harrington Calhoun. Candid photos are available for view on the "REUNIONS" page. Click on "REUNIONS" then click on link under the 2023 Logo to view.
Calhoun Sisters Redux
circa 2023
Debbie(2), Harriet(1) and Becky(2) daughters of Eugene "Buster" and Virginia Channey(1) and Anna Snow(2) Calhoun, granddaughters of Dave and Mary Berry Calhoun are pictured here at Debbie's 75th birhtday luncheon.
Family Patriarch
Lloyd Scott, son of James and Annie Will Calhoun Scott, is the oldest living male descendant of Matt and Mollie Scott Calhoun. Upon is retirement from Federal Government service he was cited in the 1987 United States Congressional Record for his 'outstanding contributions' during his career. Click here for a link to the Congressional Record. Scroll to page 7735.
Middle East Trip
Nathaniel and Deborah Calhoun James, daughter of Eugene and Anna Snow Calhoun, and granddaughter of David and Mary Berry Calhoun, recently visited Egypt and Dubai. Click on the location for photos from their trip.
Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
Deborah Pearson Jackson, daughter of William Pearson and Beverly Scott Campbell, granddaughter of James Scott and Genevieve Brown, and great granddaughter of James and Annie Will Calhoun Scott, has been elected to the 2019 Yellow Springs Athletic Hall of Fame. A 1978 graduate of Yellow Springs High School (Yellow Springs, Ohio) Deborah excelled in volleyball, basketball and high jumping. Click here for her Bio.
2019 Calhoun Family Reunion
More than 350 descendents of Matt and Mollie Scott Calhoun met in Detroit, MI on August 2-4, 2019. It was hosted by Wilsie Calhoun, daugther of Cleveland and Ora Lee Calhoun, granddaughter of Joseph and Carrie Calhoun. Thanks to Wilsie Calhoun, 15 candids are available for view on the "REUNIONS" page. Click on "REUNIONS" then click on link under the 2019 Logo to load the slide show
New Calhoun Family Member
Janelle Berry welcomes her little sister Johanna Virginia Rose Berry. They are daughters of Marvin and Vivian Berry, granddaughters of Virginia Berry Henry, great granddaughters of George and Alberta Keaton Haamid and great great granddaughters of George E. and Mattie Calhoun Berry
100 Year Celebration
Pictured from left; daughter, Karen, best friend, Hilda, centenarian Frances, son, Leroy, sister, Barbara.
On October 13, 2018 family and friends of Frances Berry Franklin, daugther of George E. and Mattie Calhoun Berry, met in Hialeah, Florida to celebrate her 100th birthday (10/14). Click here for photos from the dinner.
2019 Calhoun Family Reunion
Detroit family members held a planning meeting on October 13, 2018. Courtesy of Family Historian, Wilsie Calhoun, click here for photos from the meeting.
New Calhoun Family Member
Welcome Laniyah Lenore Corney, daughter of Marqus and Shawana Corney, granddaughter of Annie L. Bailey Williams and Isaac Corney, great granddaughter of William and Essalene Scott Bailey and great great granddaughter of James and Annie Will Calhoun Scott.
Wedding Vow Renewal
Arthur and Annie L. Bailey Williams, daughter of William and Essalene Scott Bailey, granddaugther of James and Annie Will Calhoun Scott, celebrated 20 years of marriage by renewing their wedding vows on April 21, 2018.
Calhoun Book Signing
Jeri D. Dokes, daughter of Roosevelt and Doris Jean Calhoun Jackson, granddaugther of John Wesley and Maggie Bell Harington Calhoun conducted a book signing for her first children's book, 'Dear Aunt Daisy "I'm Tellin You The Truth"'. Details on obtaining the book can be found at her website, Homework-Cafe.
Calhoun Family Foundation Dues
Please note dues are $24/year. Besides funding the educational fund they establish good standing for Calhoun Family members. Only those in good standing can hold office or vote on family matters. Dues can be submitted to your respective state chapter. Those members who do not belong to a chapter should submit their dues to the National Treasurer,
Ms. Joycelynn Jackson Bradley
Make payable to; "Calhoun Family Foundation Fund".
Calhoun 2017 Family Reunion
More than 115 descendents of Matt and Mollie Scott Calhoun met in Washington, DC on August 4-6, 2017. Group photos have been uploaded to the webpage. To download a high resolution file suitable for printing, click on the hotlink of the respective city, Cleveland, Dayton, Detroit or Flint. Then 'right click' on the photo once it loads. You can then print the photo yourself or copy the file onto a flash drive and have the photo printed commercially.
Calhoun Family First Pitch
Nathaniel L. Scott, son of James and Annie Will Calhoun Scott, was recently feartured in a Dayton Daily News article recognizing his 100th birthday and throwing out the First Pitch at Dayton Dragons game.
100 AND COUNTING
In March of 2017 Nathaniel L. Scott, son of James and Annie Will Calhoun Scott, celebrated his 100th birhtday amoung family members and friends in Dayton, OH. Thanks to Calhoun Family Historian Wilsie Calhoun, photos from the event can be seen by clicking HERE.
Ohio Woman of Color Hall of Fame
Sheila Scott Mixon, daughther of Albert and Zella Scott and granddaughter of James and Annie Will Calhoun Scott was one of seven women from the State of Ohio inducted into the Women of Color Foundation 2017 Hall of Fame. Formerly the Calhoun Family President, Sheila is the current Calhoun Family National Treasurer. The induction ceremony held in Cleveland was attended by Cleveland chapter family members, Jerlisa Calhoun, National President, Derrick Tripp, National 2nd VicePresident, and Rebecca Calhoun, Cleveland chapter President. Click here for photos from the ceremony.
Calhoun 2015 Family Reunion
Thanks to Calhoun Family Historian Wilsie Calhoun, National Treasurer Kennesha Stradwick and Dinah Scott for candid photos from the reunion. Click on "REUNIONS" then click on links under the 2015 T-shirt to load the respective slide show.
Group photos have been uploaded to the webpage. Click on "REUNIONS" then click on the '4 Group Photos' link under the 2015 T-shirt to access a slide show. To download a high resolution file suitable for printing, click on the hotlink of the respective city, Cleveland, Dayton, Detroit or Flint. Then 'right click' on the photo once it loads. You can then print the photo yourself or copy the file onto a flash drive and have the photo printed commercially.
More than 140 descendents of Matt and Mollie Scott Calhoun met in Beachwood, OH on July 31, August 1 and 2, 2015. It was hosted by Emmanuel Calhoun, son of Eugene and Anna Snow Calhoun, grandson of David and Mary Berry Calhoun.
Thanks to Calhoun Family Historian Wilsie Calhoun an additional 92 candid photos from the 2007 Family Reunion have been uploaded.
TEAM MICHIGAN DC TOUR
A group of Calhoun family members from Michigan were recently part of a tour conducted by Jazmine K. Peaters, daughter of Jaberta Peaters Cochran, granddaughter of Carolyn Berry Jones and Marzuq Peaters, great granddaughter of George and Alberta Keaton Haamid, great great granddaughter of George E. and Mattie Calhoun Berry
Return to Roots
Pictured are Janelle Berry (right), daughter of Marvin and Vivian Berry, granddaughter of Virginia Berry Henry, great granddaughter of George and Alberta Keaton Haamid and great great granddaughter of George E. and Mattie Calhoun Berry, and her cousin Chris, shown dressed in Maasai Tribe Garb while visiting Kenya.
Calhoun 2013 Family Reunion
Thanks to Calhoun Family Historian Wilsie Calhoun, daughter of Cleveland and Ora Lee Calhoun, granddaughter of Joseph and Carrie Calhoun, candids from the reunion are now online. Click on "REUNIONS" then click on "84 Candid Photos" to access a slide show.
Group photos have been uploaded to the webpage. Click on "2013 REUNION" to access a slide show. To download a high resolution file suitable for printing, click on the hotlink of the respective Matt and Mollie child's name beneath the homepage photo of the Calhoun Sisters. Then 'right click' on the photo once it loads. You can then print the photo yourself or copy the file onto a flash drive and have the photo printed commercially.
Buster's Bunch prepared a tribute to Eugene Calhoun. Thanks to his grandson, Hakeem James, a copy has been uploaded to the webpage. Click on 'Eugene Calhoun Tribute'. Be patient, it's a large file and may take longer to load.
More than 300 descendents of Matt and Mollie Scott Calhoun met in Novi, MI on August 1, 2, 3, and 4, 2013 celebrating 50 years. It was hosted by Malinda Fleming, daughter of Robert and Linda Gail Stradwick Fleming, granddaughter of Thomas and Louise Berry Stradwick and great granddaughter of George E. and Mattie Calhoun Berry.
The Descendents of Matt and Mollie Scott Calhoun have a Facebook page!! Thanks to Jazmine Peaters, daughter of Jaberta Peaters Cochran, granddaughter of Carolyn Berry Jones and Marzuq Peaters, great granddaughter of George and Alberta Keaton Haamid, great great granddaughter of George E. and Mattie Calhoun Berry.