Family reunion announcements can provide more than lists of names and can help track family members who may not be mentioned in other records.

Names may be grouped by family unit or by town where relatives are living. City of residence (if given) can be helpful in tracing individuals who moved frequently.

“Non-relatives” may be friends or significant others of family members. A reunion notice may be one place to get a potential clue as to a husband or wife’s name.

Relationships are not usually stated and attendees may be related by biology, marriage, or close friendship.

Sometimes it is interesting to notice who never attends as well.