Salter Cousins Panel, 2017

At the conclusion of the 2017 Salter Family Gathering, a panel was held featuring the five surviving cousins descended from Marion C. and Bessie S. Salter of Gum Branch, Georgia.

The panel concluded the 2017 gathering, held November 11, 2017 at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, at the Price-Delk-Dawson cabin, which was the residence for Marion and Bessie Salter.

Participating in the panel were Dale Smith, Myrtice Edwards, Velma Dukes, Russell Wells, and Leo Wells.


[Direct Link on YouTube]

The sound system was provided by Bryan E. & Lee W. Steele. Video of the panel was recorded by David B. & Lynn L. Dukes, and Denise D. Voyles. Historical photos by various family members over the years were provided by Gene Wells & Richard Jones.

Memories video

Video of 200+ photographs of the family of Marion C. and Bessie S. Salter. Photos date from around 1910 through the 1980s. The 8mm film clips are from the early 1960s.

The video was shown at the 2017 Salter Family Gathering held at Oatland Island Wildlife Center near Savannah, GA. Most of the photos are were taken in Laurens County and Liberty County GA.


[YouTube]

A video of the Five Cousins Panel is being compiled and will be available soon.

Planning 2018

Just a quick note about the 2018 event...

We hope to soon decide on a date and location for next year's Salter Family Gathering. The general feeling is something more like those in the past, where we meet at a restaurant, as opposed to this year's special gathering at the cabin.

Let us know what you prefer. The weekend nearest Dale Smith's birthday in 2018 is November 10 & 11 (Saturday & Sunday).

Let us know your thoughts on when and where to have the 2018 event, either in the comments here, or if you have a private question or concern, use the Contact Page.

Edit: About 2017...

We are still compiling the photos and videos from the 2017 event, and will post as we're able. If you have any you'd like to share, use the Facebook Group page.

Important Directions Information

While the event is being held at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, do not go into the main entrance. Rather, just past the entrance, on the left, is a secondary gate that will be open exclusively for us.

The main gate is for regular visitors, and charges $5/person to enter. Our fee for the gathering has been paid, but we must use the special entrance.

Signs will posted at the main entrance, directing "Salter" straight ahead, and at the alternate entrance, directing "Salter" to enter.



Plan to arrive by 11:00.

Google Maps directions to alternate entrance: http://bit.ly/SalterGate

Almost time!

Alright everyone! It is almost time! This Saturday is the day of our Salter Family Gathering. Please arrive around 11:00 am so we may get set up for lunch.

It is an old fashioned potluck so bring your favorite foods to share. Also bring whatever drinks (non-alcoholic) you might like. Plates, cups, utensils and napkins will be provided.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes as it is at Granny and Pa's old log cabin set at a very woodsy wildlife center. Picnic tables are there, but extra lawn chairs would be good. I have cornhole and a few games available, but anyone with horseshoes or anything else, please bring them.

We have gathered some old photos and Richard Jones has worked with others to put them in an enjoyable form to which we can all have access. If you have questions, please let Lee or David know. Can't wait to see you all!!!