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Images from 2011 Slipp Family Reunion

Started by dougmcquinn September 2nd, 2011

2011 Slipp Family Reunion

There was a remarkable three day gathering of the descendants of Leonard and Elizabeth Slipp in New Brunswick on August 20 to 22, 2011.

The first day featured a riverboat cruise on the St. John River, imagining how differently the wilderness along these shores would have looked to our immigrant ancestors, sailing to their future homestead, 228 years ago.

The second day included viewing family heirlooms loaned by the New Brunswick Museum to the Gagetown Court House Museum for this occasion, a glimpse of our ancestors, brought to life by Wayne and Cynthia Vail (see below), a stop at the Merritt-Slipp Cemetery in Queenstown, and a barbecue hosted by Larry Slipp, including burgers made with beef from his organic farm.

The third day we went to Sussex where the highlight was a tour of the George Leonard Slipp home, now a funeral home and designated a “historic place”. See http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=8715 . George was a grandson of Leonard and Elizabeth.

Arrival of the Loyalists Leonard and Elizabeth Slipp

An original painting by Lynn Godwin. It was Lynn who put wind into the sails, making our 2011 Slipp family reunion in New Brunswick a reality. She also painted this incredible scene of Leonard and Elizabeth’s arrival in Canada, in the harbour of the St. John River in 1783, overlooked by Fort Howe.

Then she donated the painting to the reunion, and it was the main door prize given away during our riverboat cruise on the St. John River on August 20.

Leonard and Elizabeth arrived on the “Spencer”, with the first of their two children, Magdalen and Catherine. Leonard and Elizabeth had a set of pewter candlesticks with them, among the few worldly possessions they were able to bring from New York, seen here tucked into Leonard’s knapsack.

Lynn is both a 4G granddaughter and 5G granddaughter of Leonard and Elizabeth.

Elizabeth and Leonard Slipp

Elizabeth and Leonard Slipp as portrayed by Cynthia and Wayne Vail during the Slipp Family Reunion on August 21, 2011. They delivered a delightful dialogue between our ancestors at the Gagetown Court House Museum in Gagetown, New Brunswick.

Slipp Monument

The Merritt-Slipp Cemetery features this monument, ”Erected by Descendants Bearing the Family Name Nov 1903″. A visit to this cemetery was part of our Odyssey, as participants revisited spots of historical importance during our three day reunion.

Slipp Family Reunion 2011

Started by Lynn Godwin April 13th, 2011

A Slipp Family Reunion will be held for the descendents of Leonard and Elizabeth Slip, Loyalists who left New York and came to New Brunswick after the American Revolution.

Reunion Dates

August 20, 21 and 22, 2011
You may choose which days you would like to attend.

Itinerary Saturday August 20th

Place – Saint John Marina

River boat cruise on the Saint John River aboard the M.V. Voyageur II. Please visit the Saint John Marina website to see more details of this unique river boat. Enjoy a historic four to five hour cruise following the same route our ancestors travelled from Saint John to Long Island/Hampstead and back. This will be an evening cruise leaving at 4:30. Those who register are to meet at the Saint John Marina at South Bay 2050 Westfield Road at 4:00. Meet known and new relatives, hear interesting stories, see displays about our ancestors, enjoy the beautiful scenery, perhaps win a door prize and from the boat see where our ancestors lived. The Voyageur II will stop to enable us to take pictures.

Optional Buffet Dinner
A buffet dinner featuring salmon, steak, and chicken is available for those who are interested. You are welcome to bring your own food. Sandwiches and soft drinks are suggested. Treats will be provided later in the evening.

Bar
The cruise boat has a bar with reasonable prices.

Safety
Life jackets are provided for adult passengers but parents will be responsible for providing life jackets for children too small for adult size jackets.

Costs
The cost of the cruise will depend on the size of our group. The basic three hour cruise without the buffet for 30-49 people is $34.00 per person and for 50-96 people it is $ 32.00 per person. The cost with the buffet is $60.00 per person ( children under ten years old will get a $10.00 discount ). The captain estimates our trip will take from 4-5 hours with each additional hour costing $800.00 which will be divided among the passengers and added to the basic price. All prices include tax and gratuities. Payment would be at the end of the trip.

NOTE – a non-refundable registration fee of $10.00 per person is required for the river boat cruise.
If you find at a later date you are not able to attend we will return the registration fee.

Itinerary Sunday August 21st

Place – 4910, Route 102, Central Hampstead

An invitation has been extended by Mr. Larry Slipp, who lives on the property where Loyalists Leonard and Elizabeth Slip lived, for everyone to come to his place for a barbecue. Our host will provide everything needed including burgers. Those coming may bring salads, desserts, and beverages. This event on the shore of the Saint John River will be from 1:00 to 6:00.

At 5:00 there will be a Ghost Walk at the Merritt- Slipp Cemetery just up the road. Plans are being made to have the pewter candlesticks, candle snuffer, and bed warmer brought from New York by the Loyalists to be put on display at Gagetown.

Itinerary Monday August 22nd

Place – Fairway Inn, 216 Roachville Road, Sussex

This day will begin with lunch at the Fairway Inn at 1:00. Following this we will have an opportunity to learn about the Slipp’s who lived in the Sussex area. We will hear their stories, see the the homes where they lived, and the cemeteries where they now rest. We will visit the beautiful Serenity Garden located next to what was home to George L. Slipp and four generations of the family. It is hoped that it may be possible to tour this beautiful house which is now a Funeral Home. There will also be an opportunity to see the house owned by John E. Slipp, whose family migrated to western Canada, and to learn about Elizabeth and Magdalen, daughters of Loyalists Leonard and Elizabeth Slip, who lived at Millstream, not far from Sussex.

Administration

The Slipp Family Reunion should be a fun and interesting experience but to facilitate this event a success, please email Lynn Godwin at lynn.winn@hotmail.com or call 506-433-4358 and identify which days you plan to attend.

Those who plan to take the cruise on the Saint John River are requested to send the $10.00 registration fee and indicate if you want the buffet. Please respond by regular mail for this to:

Lynn Godwin
42 Wallace Court
Sussex, N.B.
E4E 2C7

Accommodations

Evandale
Evandale Resort 506-468-2222 Evandale Resort Facebook Page
Located near Hampstead, it is the oldest operating Steamboat Inn in N.B. Book early.

Sussex
Fairway Inn 506-433-3470 www.fairwayinn.ca
Amsterdam Inn 506-432-5050, 1-800-468-2828 for reservations. www.amsterdaminns.com

Saint John
Fort Howe Hotel 506-657-7320 www.coastalinns.com excellent view of the harbour.
Delta Brunswick Hotel – City centre, 506-648-1981, 1-800-268-1133 for reservations.
Country Inn – 1011 Fairville Blvd. 506-635-0400 Near Saint John Marina at South Bay.
Econo Lodge – 1441 Manawagonish Road 506-635-8700 Near the Saint John Marina.

Looking for a map or have any questions? Don’t hesitate to ask. Willing to help? Let us know as your help would be much appreciated.

We look forward to hearing from you and please spread the word.

Lynn Godwin – Sussex, N.B.
Doug McQuinn – Grand Bay-Westfield

Two Versions of “Meeting of the Officers”

Started by dougmcquinn May 16th, 2010

Library & Archives Canada Acc. No. R9266-1332)

New Brunswick Museum Version Acc. No. W8475

The difference in the 2 Blizzard lithographs shown here is that they were coloured by different artists. They are quite a bit different and it’s interesting to see the differences. In particular, you can see the word Blizzard above the door of the inn on the NB Museum one but not on the Library & Archives Canada one.

Instructions for viewing. Click on either one to enlarge. To move back and forth click on the right or left side of the enlargement to view the other print.

Leonard Slipp Candlesticks

Started by dougmcquinn May 16th, 2010

Leonard Slipp Candlesticks – Courtesy New Brunswick Museum Ref. 1950-97(1)-lo-res

Leonard Slip, the Later Years

Started by Lynn Godwin March 17th, 2010

This Deed dated the 21st March 1820 is between Leonard Slip ( Grantor ) and James Slip ( Grantee ).

It involves the upper or north half of lot 10 formerly granted to Jacob Powell and the lower or south half of lot 11 formerly granted to Ebeneezer Slocum.

It also states that one room be kept in the dwelling house for Leonard Slip for as long as he should live.

Land Deed between Leonard Slip and James Slip

Contract between Leonard Slip and James Slip

One room is to be kept for Leonard in the dwelling house.

The Royal Union Flag

Started by John Charlton March 7th, 2010

Photo by John Charlton

Originally designed in 1606, this flag was officially adopted in 1707 by England and Scotland as their royal standard at the time of the union of the thrones and parliments of both countries. It consists of the the blue background and white diagonal cross of St. Andrew, Patron Saint of Scotland, with superimposed the red cross of St. George, Patron Saint of England. When the American Revolution began in 1775, many people remained loyal to the British crown. By the end of the war, most were compelled to leave the thirteen colonies. They and their descendants including Leonard Slipp are known as United Empire Loyalists. This royal standard was their flag.