transcribed and contributed by Susan Langheld (date unidentified)

Newspaper:  Cleveland Herald
Date:  9/21/1909

SULLIVAN FAMILY REUNION Held near Big Spring Southeast of Cleveland Last Saturday

A notable reunion and family picnic was held at Big Spring in southeast Cleveland last Saturday, it being that of the well known Sullivan family, descendants of Rev. D.A. and Mary Ann Sullivan. Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan were married 45 years ago last Christmas and to them were born five sons and four daughters. One son Elisha was kicked by a horse at the age of two and died, that being 35 years ago. Of this family the other four daughters are living and in addition the family includes 27 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. With one exception there has never been a death in the family. Grandfather Sullivan is 70 years of age and Grandmother Sullivan is 66 years old. In the family there are two doctors, 2 preachers, two teachers, two bearing the name Ella, 2 Laura’s and 2 Olin’s. The out-of-town members of the reunion and picnic were Mr. and Mrs. D.V. Manes and two children of Gainsville, Fla. And Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Sullivan of Calhoun. One son Frank is unmarried, being the only unmarried one of the second generation. It is needless to say the occasion was a most happy and enjoyable one.