NATIONAL COUSINS DAY

Cousins Day, also known as National Cousins Day, is an official holiday that is celebrated every year on July 24. In general, cousins are relatives with whom they share an ancestor but more commonly used to refer to the children of aunts and uncles.

This is a day to let all of your cousins know how much you appreciate them. As youngsters, cousins spend time together at family reunions, holiday celebrations, birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries and other family times. Just as the Gilliam family did, we entertained each other as our parents were busy with other things. Cousins spend time at their grandparent’s house playing with each other. Many cousins spent time together during the summer and winter breaks. This leads to cousins becoming lifelong friends and the reason National Cousins Day cametobe. (Adapted from https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national cousins

Cousins, Through the Years!

Many times work, college, family and in general, life, these relationships of lifelong friends can be challenging. Fortunately, the 2nd generation of Gilliam cousins has remained close as we, too, experienced times of bonding together as previously described. We can call each other at any time and have conversation as if we talk on a daily basis. We support each other as needed. We have traveled together and stayed at each other’s houses. Every time we’re together is a chance to rekindle our affection for each other and to retell the stories about our grandparents, aunts and uncles. This year’s reunion gives many of us the opportunity to form some new relationships with some cousins we had yet to meet and to create some new “cousin” memories.

Celebrate National Cousins Day on July 24 by texting or calling a cousin you just met. If possible, hang out with a cousin and enjoy time like a kid again. Connect with a “new” cousin and make a connection that can bring joy to you both!

HappyCousinsDay,Cuz!

OUR FAMILY NAMES (continued from page1)

 Allen Ernell Gilliam, Jr. (son), Allen Ernell Gilliam, Sr. (father), Rascoe Allen Gilliam* (father/grandfather) and Ernell Gilliam* (brother/uncle)

 Bertha Hyman Bryant (cousin), Bertha Parker Speller* (cousin) and Bertha Gilliam*

 Calvin Parker, Jr. (son) and Calvin Parker, Sr. (father)

 Clarence Hill, Jr. (son) and Clarence Hill, Sr. (father)

 Dorothy Parker Hoggard (niece) and Dorothy Parker Waddell (aunt)

 Fannie Gilliam Williams (daughter) and Fannie Riddick Gilliam (mother)

 George Edward Gilliam, Jr. (son), George Washington Gilliam, Jr. (father) and George Washington Gilliam* (cousin)

 Gerald Lindbergh Gilliam (son) and Charles Lindbergh Gilliam* (father)

 Gilliam Parker, Jr. (son) and Gilliam Parker, Sr.* (father)

 Grant Gilliam, III (son), Grant Gilliam*, II (father), Ulysses S. Grant* (grandfather) and Grant Gilliam* (cousin)

 Leroy Gilliam, Jr. (son) and Leroy Gilliam, Sr. * (father)

 Lucy Parker Griffin* (niece) and Lucy Ann Gilliam* (grandmother)

 Margaret Sherman Hyman *(daughter) , Annie Margaret Rascoe* (mother) , Annie Margaret Allen* (grandmother) and Annie Margaret Gilliam* (great grandmother)

 Michael Raysor and Michael Hyman (cousins)

* Deceased

(Disclaimer: This information is not meant to suggest why persons share the same name but is for “entertainment” only.)

Adopted from: 13 Reasons To Name Your Child After Someone (romper.com)