REUNION TODAY 2 AUGUST

AUGUST 2nd: VIRTUAL STRAUB/STROUP REUNION!

STROUP/E REUNION 2020

HELLO FAMILY STROUP/E!

See below important announcement from President Hank Stroup, regarding our 91st Annual Reunion, August 2nd 2020. 

Over the last two months Hank has chaired several on-line meetings (via ZOOM) to review and discuss how the COVID pandemic might impact our ability to hold a face-to-face reunion.  The group of us have put alot of thought into our proposal.  The following family participated in these discussions:  Vice President Tom Iovieno  Treasurer Maria Hipp, myself (Sid Stroupe, Sec) and family members Susan Winstead and Carolyn Fogle Mullins.  

As Hanks states, there will be another notice sent within the next several weeks about how to participate (instructions) in our “FIRST” ON-LINE LIVE Reunion!  As part of the on-line meeting Susan will present an abbreviated history of the STROUPE PRESERVE — the 62 acres that was donated to the Catawba Land Conservancy in 2019.  The history is quite interesting as it spans well over 200 years!   

After reading the entire announcement, PLEASE take a moment to complete the survey by clicking on the following link:  https://forms.gle/6rv7eMEcZF79q4qd9 

Minutes from the 90th Annual Reunion

DESCENDANTS OF JACOB STRAUB-STROUP

(To Be Approved on Sunday, August 2, 2020)

On Sunday, August 4, 2019, the descendants of Jacob Straub-Stroup held their 90^TH reunion in the Family Life Center of the Alexis Baptist Church in Alexis, Gaston County, North Carolina.  President Hank W. Stroup of Raleigh welcomed all attendees and gave opening remarks.  Photographs of 1) the entire group and 2) those born a “Stroup/e” were taken at 12:45 p.m. followed by the covered dish luncheon.

First time attendees included:  Kevin G. Stroupe and his son Alex of Reno, Nevada (Philip Stroup Descendant); Mrs. Billye E. Stroup Wilda of Eagar, Arizona (Adam through the Buncombe County clan); Donna Bunch and Mr. and Mrs. John Atkinson of Lebanon, Missouri (Adam); Michael Buttz of Poughkeepsie, New York (Daniel); Marcie Carpenter McClure of Gastonia (Philip); Kim Bumgardner of Kings Mountain (Philip); Joe Caforia and daughter Bella of Worcester, Massachusetts (Daniel); Charles Hobbs and son Elijah of Milton, Florida (Adam & Philip); Mike Iovenio and daughter Juliana of Destin, Florida (Daniel); Suzan Iovieno of Dunedin, Florida (Daniel); Tom and Elena Iovieno of Charlotte (Daniel);  Mark & Karen Pearson and family of Indian Land, South Carolina (TBD); Jessica Stroupe of Kannapolis (TBD)

Business Meeting called to order about 1:20pm by President Hank Stroup.

Minutes of last year’s Reunion (2018) were approved, Motion by Linda Ballard, second by Dan Stroup.  Carried unanimously.  The associated Milestone Report will be sent early next week to attendees by email.  The attendees unanimously approved the Treasurers Report from Maria Hipp:

Cash carried over from last year, 2018:              $1,513.06

Expenses for 2017 Reunion:

                  Supplies  for Reunion                                ($117.17)

                  Donation to Alexis Baptist                        ($150.00)

                  Facilities Fee to Alexis Baptist                   ($50.00)

                  Door Prizes                                                    ($150.00)

Cash collected today, on August 4, 2019              $540.00

Cash on Hand                                                               $1,585.89

Hank announced that attendance this year was close to 110!  Other acknowledgements:

- Mike and Ruth Hipp with Alan and Maria Hipp for their faithful, dedicated service in setting up the family life center for the reunion this year.

- Mike B. Stroupe for diligently serving in areas of family history and genealogical research.  Mike will continue on the history committee as the Chair, with Sid Stroupe assisting.

- Nancy Quesada of Austin Texas for her long-time support of this reunion, serving as an officer for many years.  Nancy has removed her name from consideration as an officer, going forward.

- The late Dennis Arthur Stroupe of Lincolnton for his donation of the elaborate and beautifully engraved family coat of arms, presented at this Reunion in 2015. 

Officers Elected for 2019-2020 are:  President – Hank Stroup of Raleigh; Vice-President – Tom Iovieno of Charlotte; Secretary – Sid Stroupe of Durham; Treasurer – Maria Hipp of Alexis; Family Historian – Mike Stroupe of Rock Hill, SC. 

New Business.   William M. “Bill” Stroupe of Dallas reported that approximately 60 acres of an original Jacob Stroup grant in 1770s have been donated to the Catawba Land Conservancy by heir Stephen D. Stroupe of Libertyville, Illinois.  Stephen inherited the land from his parents, the late Dr. and Mrs. Henry Smith Stroupe of Winston-Salem.  Many recall that the Henry S. Stroupe family attended this reunion for many, many years and Dr. Stroupe frequently presented several history lectures to us.  President Hank Stroupe was asked to send a letter of appreciation to Stephen Stroupe for his kind gesture to preserve and protect that land for future generations.  Reunion attendees discussed how to place a plaque on the land, at the roadside, to denote the Stroup legacy of ownership.   Bill and cousin Carolyn Mullins agreed to investigate.

President Hank Stroup adjourned the official business meeting at 2:30pm.

First time attendee Mrs. Billye Stroup Wilda of Arizona spoke to the group about her efforts to research her connection to Stroups of North Carolina and how thrilled she is to have proven her lineage to Jacob.  In loving tribute to her ‘new’ family here in Alexis, Billye, a quilt designer and creator, announced that she will gift a homemade “90^th Reunion Family Quilt” at next year’s reunion.  Billye drew a name and the winner is Linda Moss Ballard of Cherryville who will receive the finished product at the 91^st Reunion in 2020.

Special Recognition and Drawings:

Traveling the farthest distance:  Kevin G. Stroupe and son Alex Stroupe from Reno, Nevada.

Eldest Lady:  Anne Abernathy Orren, age 94, from Tega Cay, SC.

Eldest Gentleman: Michael Barnett “Mike” Stroupe, age 78 & 11 months, from Rock Hill, SC.

Youngest Little Lady:  Hannah Holbrook, 10 months, of Morganton, North Carolina.  Hannah is the daughter of Justin and Heather Holbrook, granddaughter of Tom and Diane Stroupe Holbrook and great-granddaughter of the late Herman Craig and Margaret Stroupe Stroupe of Morganton.

Youngest Little Gentleman:  Levi Jace Laughter, 8 months, of Flat Rock, North Carolina.  Son of John and Kim Laughter; grandson of Mike and Susan Stroupe Laughter; great-grandparents are the late Ivey and Rachel Brown Stroupe of Alexis.

Door prizes to Joana Hipp of Alexis, Phoenix Stroup of Dallas, William M. “Bill” Stroupe of Dallas & Kim Bumgardner of Kings Mountain.

1 Grand Prize Winner!  Jim Mullins of Panama City Beach, Florida.

Respectfully submitted by:

Barbara Anne Stroupe Stegall, Matthews NC - Outgoing Reunion Secretary

Sid Stroupe, Durham NC - Incoming Reunion Secretary

90th Reunion of the Descendants of Johann Jacob Straub-Stroup.    On August 4, 2019, held In Alexis, North Carolina, site of Jacob's family settlement. About 110 attended, nearly 30 were "born with Stroup/e on their birth certificate". Attendees traveled from as far away as Nevada, Arizona and Missouri! 2019-2020 Officers elected: Hank Stroup, President; Tom Iovieno, Vice-President; Sid Stroupe, Secretary; Maria Hipp, Treasurer.

OUR 90th REUNION

Descendants of Johann Jacob Straub (Stroup)

Where:  Alexis Baptist Church, Family Life Center, 118 Alexis Church Road

Alexis, North Carolina

When:  Sunday, August 4, 2019

Time:  12:30pm

Bring a lunch dish/dessert to share!

****** ALSO THIS YEAR    *****

Installation of the

Daniel Stroup Monument

At Cherryville’s Mount Zion Cemetery

Where: Begins at Cherryville Historical Museum, 109 East Main Street,

Cherryville NC

When: Saturday, August 3, 2019

Time:  10:30am sharp

Followed by trip to Mount Zion Cemetery, north of Town

“Bring a Cherryville Stroup Story to Tell”

**********************

Entertainment and Educational Opportunities

Near the Greater Charlotte Area

Stroup(e) Reunion Extras 2019

Greetings from the President of the 90th Stroup(e) Reunion!

I am looking forward to a great crowd and great celebration at the reunion on Sunday, August 4^th and the Mount Zion/Cherryville field trip on Saturday the 3rd.  The greater Charlotte area offers other opportunities for fun and entertainment that make it worthwhile to extend your trip.  I have included a sample list below with links to their respective websites.   Remember all websites begin with http://www.

1) Carowinds Amusement Park (carowinds.com/): The newest ride at the Cedar Fair operated park is the Copperhead Strike – a double launch coaster that will knock your socks off.

2) Carolina Harbor Waterpark (carowinds.com/play/carolina-harbor): If you are not into thrill rides you can relax and swim at the water park, rent a cabana, or just soak up some sunshine.

3) US National Whitewater Center (usnwc.org/): Whitewater boating & rafting and much

more – flatwater kayaking, paddle boarding, zip lines, biking, hiking, climbing & rope courses for all ages.

4) Discover Place (discoveryplace.org/): Three museums – Discovery Science (Charlotte), Discover Nature (Charlotte) and Discovery Kids (Huntersville and Rockingham). Includes an IMAX theater and wonderful hands-on exhibits. Targeted for kids; adults will enjoy it also.

5) NASCAR Hall of Fame (nascarhall.com/): Much more than a museum! Multiple tours and activities are available. Check the Events Schedule for those that interest you!

6) Kings Mountain State Park (southcarolinaparks.com/kings-mountain): Camping and swimming are available just South of I-85 in South Carolina.

7) Kings Mountain Military Park (nps.gov/kimo/index.htm): Across the state line, just north of the SC State Park, learn how the locals from NC, SC and TN overwhelmed the British and Loyalist under Colonel Ferguson and turned the tide of the Revolutionary War in the South.

8) Crowders Mountain State Park (ncparks.gov/crowders-mountain-state-park): Multiple hikes and beautiful views of Charlotte and the surrounding area.

9) Lake Norman State Park: (ncparks.gov/lake-norman-state-park) Boating, fishing, swimming, and camping. During weekdays you can drop in on the McGuire Nuclear Plant visitors center.

10) The Schiele Museum of Natural History (schielemuseum.org/): Founded by scouter and naturalist Bud Schiele and Gaston County in 1961, the museum houses nature and history exhibits and a planetarium. Bopy Scout Troop 323 of Cherryville put many services hours into exhibit construction and maintenance.

11) Mint Museum (mintmuseum.org/): Unique art galleries, crafts and other exhibits.

12) Reed Gold Mine (reedgoldmine.org/): Relive the North Carolina Gold Rushing Days in Cabarrus County.

13) Levine of the New South (museumofthenewsouth.org/): North Carolina and Charlotte’s history viewed through the eyes and hearts of many cultures.

Other local museums include:

14) Gaston County Museum (gastoncountymuseum.org/)

15) Brevard Station Museum of Stanley (brevardstation.com/)  Many Stroup/e items/history presented here. 

16) Cherryville Historical Museum (cherryvillemuseum.com/) Lots of Stroup/e items/history presented here.

17) Kings Mountain Historical Museum (kingsmountainmuseum.org/)

And there others I am sure I have left out. Contact me & they will be added for next year.

Hank Stroup – Stroup(e) Reunion President

hstroup@gmail.com

919-605-6201

Minutes from the 89th Annual Stroup/e Reunion
To Be Approved on Sunday, August 4, 2019


On Sunday, August 5, 2018 the descendants of Jacob Straub/Stroup held their
89th family reunion in the Family Life Center of the Alexis Baptist Church in Alexis, Gaston County, North Carolina.   All attendees were welcomed by Barbara Anne Stroupe Stegall, secretary in the absence of Reunion President Jim Stroupe. Pictures of 1) everyone and 2) attendees born a “Stroup/e” were taken at 1:00 p.m. followed by the covered dish luncheon.

Business Meeting called to order at 1:15pm by Secretary Barbara Anne Stegall.
Attendance this year:  86.  Minutes of the previous year’s Reunion (2017) were approved.  Acknowledgements:
- Mrs. Stegall introduced first-time attendees to the group.
- In his absence, a round of applause to Jim G. Stroupe of Winston-Salem for his service as reunion president, serving from 2013 - 2018 and Vice-President in 2012.  Thank You, Jim!
- A very special thanks to our local family members, Mike and Ruth Hipp; also Alan and Maria Hipp for their faithful service in setting up the center for the reunion each year.  We are looking for additional folks to take on the setup work, effective next year, 2019.

Treasury Report.  From our treasurer, Maria Hipp.  Approved by vote.
Cash carried over from last year, 2017: $1,413.36
Expenses for this year’s 2018 Reunion:
Supplies                               ($62.30)
Donation to Alexis Baptist           ($150.00)
Facilities Fee to Alexis Baptist          ($50.00)
Door Prizes                            ($150.00)
Cash collected today, August 5th                  $512.00       ($462.00 Cash + 50.00 Doll Auction)
Cash on Hand For 2019 Reunion           $1,513.06.

Officers Elected for 2018-2019:  President – Hank Stroup of Raleigh; Vice-President – Nancy Quesada of Austin Texas; Secretary – Barbara Anne Stroupe Stegall of Matthews; Treasurer – Maria Hipp of Alexis; and Family Historian – Mike Stroupe of Rock Hill, South Carolina.

History Committee Report:  Sid Stroupe of Durham spoke a bit about the large family posters along the walls around the room.  Also on display were documents and photos of early reunion years since 1927.  Sid recognized attendee Susan Ferguson Winstead of Cary, North Carolina for her enormous efforts to research and identify, with certainty, the 130 acres that Jacob’s son Daniel purchased in 1814.  At that time Daniel moved his family from the Stroup Settlement in Alexis to his new farm land, about 12 miles to the west, starting the “Cherryville Stroup/e” family/linage. 

90th Reunion – 2019 – Discussion.  Several persons volunteered to serve on a committee for developing a special celebration.  They are Marsha Hanna of Charlotte, Linda Moss Ballard of Cherryville and Carolyn Fogle Mullins of Panama City Beach Florida.

Mrs. Stegall adjourned the official business meeting at 1:50pm.

Special Recognition:
Traveling the farthest distance:  Robert Edwin Jr “Ed” and wife Mary Stroupe from Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Eldest Lady:  Anne Abernathy Orren, age 93, from Tega Cay, SC.
Eldest Gentleman: Robert Edwin “Bob” Stroupe Sr, age 95, from Colfax, NC
Youngest Lady: Caroline Lynn Stroupe, daughter of Stephanie and Christopher Stroupe, Kannapolis.
Youngest Gentleman:  Matthias Rowan Stroupe, son of David W. and Natasha Stroupe, Jr. of Hayes, VA
Door prizes totaling $150 were presented to:  Mary Ann Stroupe of Aiken, SC, Carole Stroupe of Lilburn GA, Allen Chappell of Dallas, Patricia Ellis of Dallas and Carolyn Stroupe Stambaugh of West Palm Beach, Florida.

Respectfully submitted by:
Barbara Anne Stroupe Stegall, Reunion Secretary

Deaths Reported:  August 2017-July 2018
Robert W. Stroupe, 80, of Mt. Washington, Kentucky died on August 15, 2017.
Ricky Wilson Stroupe, 59, 0f Dallas died on September 7, 2017.  Ricky was the son of Boyd L. Stroupe and Mary H. Stroupe of Dallas and a descendant of Jacob’s son Philip.
Jane McDonald Stroupe of Salem, SC passed on September 2, 2017.  She was married to Mark Stroupe, son of Judy and Jackie Stroupe of Stanley, North Carolina
Travis Justin Stroupe, 33, of Salem, SC died unexpectedly September 4, 2017.  A son of Mark Stroupe, step-son of Jane McDonald Stroupe and grandson of Judy and Jack Stroupe of Stanley, NC.  Descendant of Adam Stroup, Jacob’s eldest son.
Fred Louis Stroupe, 81, of Bessemer City, NC died September 13, 2017.  He was born to Fred Franklin and Eva Bess Stroupe of same city.  A long-time farmer, he descended from Jacob’s son Daniel.
Dr. Paul Archibald Stroup, 96, died September 29, 2017 of Charlotte.  Born August 20, 1921 to the Reverend Paul Archibald Stroup, Sr. and Macie Garrison Stroup.  A WWII Veteran, Dr. Stroup practiced dentistry in Charlotte for forty years.  He descended from Jacob’s son Michael Stroup.
Julia Etta Stroup Allran, age 85, of Cherryville, NC died September 15, 2017. She was the daughter of the late John Clifton and Alice B. Stroup.  Julia Etta treasured and proudly touted her Stroup family history.  Her only and last visit to our family reunion (a memorable event for her!) was in 2012.
Sandra Stroupe Mooney, age 73, died October 1, 2017 in Charlotte, NC. She was the only child of Charles Wesley Stroupe and Marjorie Hoyle Stroupe and descended from Philip.
Gloria Gay Stroup Jenkins, 78, of Kings Mountain, NC died on January 12, 2018. Her parents were the late David Augustus and Maude Epley Stroup and “Gay” descended from Daniel, through his son, Matthew Wallace Stroup.  Gay was a prolific family historian, specifically working to document the Stroup family descendants of Matthew Wallace.  She attended her first Alexis reunion several years ago and returned twice.
Kenneth Mauney, Jr., 64, Of Iron Station, NC died January 12, 2018. His parents were the late Kenneth L. Mauney, Sr. and Margie Ruth Stroupe Mauney.  Grandfather was Thomas Anderson Stroupe, descendant of Philip Stroup.  Kenny last attended the reunion in 2013.
Rebecca Harrelson Rhyne, age 97, died April 13, 2018.  Mrs. Rhynes’ great- grandmother was Nancy Tlitha Cuemimoody Stroup Harrelson (daughter of Daniel) of Cherryville.  “Aunt Becky”, as many affectionately knew her, conveyed a wealth of family history to others.  She will be missed.
Nellie Lewis Yates, 93, of Belmont, NC passed on May 10, 2018.  She was daughter of Corrie Pauline Stroupe Lewis and descended from Adam Stroup.  Mrs. Yates, a long-time resident of Washington DC, joined the US White House staff in 1954, serving under many administrations - Eisenhower through Jimmy Carter. 
Charles Durant Homesley, 78, of Cherryville, NC passed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.  He was a great-grandson of Mary Stroup Homesley of same city.

Descendants of Johann Jacob (Straub) Stroup

90th Family Reunion

Sunday, August 4th, 2019

Alexis, North Carolina

MAKE PLANS NOW TO ATTEND!

2018 Stroup Reunion

2015  STROUP/E  REUNION

Alexis, Gaston County, North Carolina

Descendants and Family of Johann Jacob Straub (later Stroup)

Settler of North Carolina, ~ 1760.

Many new attendees in this year, including folks from New York, Connecticut, 

Western North Carolina and Mississippi.   

Whether you spell it Stroup or Stroupe or Stropp or Strupe 

or other variation, 

ALL are welcome!

SEE YOU AUGUST 7, 2016

Gazette Editorial: Stroups, 1928

Descendants of Johann Jacob Straub (Stroup) Reunion

You’re Invited!

ANNUAL STROUP/E REUNION

Descendants of Johann Jacob Straub (later Stroup)

of Lincoln County, North Carolina

Where:  Alexis Baptist Church, Family Life Center

118 Alexis Church Road

Near Crossroads of Highway 27 and Alexis/High Shoals Road

Alexis, North Carolina

When:  Sunday, August 2, 2015

Time:  12:30

Bring old photos, documents and

a lunch dish/dessert to share!

- OTHER  EVENTS -

“Alexis-Area Stroup Family Cemeteries Tour”

Sunday, August 2 at 10:00am.

Meet in the Alexis Baptist Church Parking Lot

Please RSVP:

Mike Stroupe, Rock Hill, SC

Mikes@comporium.net

********

“Cherryville Stroup/e Family Get-Together”

- Descendants of Jacob’s son Daniel Stroup -

Saturday, August 1 at 10:30am.

Cherryville Historical Museum

109 East Main Street, Cherryville NC

Chat – Old Photos and Stories– Tour Local Cemeteries

85th STROUP/STROUPE REUNION MINUTES

On Sunday, August 3, 2014 in the Family Life Center of Alexis Baptist Church, the descendants of Jacob Straub / Stroup held their 85^th reunion.

As is tradition, the reunion day began at 10:00am with Mike Stroupe of Rock Hill leading a walking tour of the abandoned Stroup Family Cemeteries, located near the church.  As an added attraction, this year Mike and the group were stopped and interrogated at one of the cemeteries (on private property) by a Gaston County Sherriff’s Deputy, inquiring as to their intentions.  Luckily no family members were on the “most wanted list”, so once the Sheriff was assured that the group was not up to “no good” and peaceful in demeanor, he allowed them to go about their way.  All enjoyed the walking tour.

At 1:00pm President James G. “Jim” Stroupe of Winston-Salem, called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the event.  Approximately 125 family members attended, tying our attendee record set in 2011.  The first priority was to take group pictures:  first, a picture of the attendees who carry the Stroup/e surname by birth and a second one of the entire family and guests. 

Sid Stroupe, Secretary, read the names of those who passed away during the previous year.  Jim gave the invocation and we proceeded to enjoy our traditional covered dish lunch.

During this time, Jim acknowledged several of our family members for their efforts:  our talented family photographers, Rita Quesada-Rodgers and Todd Cloninger and our dependable setup team, comprised of Alan and Maria Hipp, Mike and Ruth Hipp and Daphna Stroupe Shelton.  THANK YOU!

At around 2:00 Jim called the business meeting to order.

1. The 2013 minutes and financial reports were read and approved by unanimous vote
2. The family agreed by unanimous vote to donate $100 to the Alexis Baptist Church.
3. Treasury.  Alan and Maria Hipp passed the collection plate through the crowd.

                  Beginning Cash on Hand              $699.17

                  Contributions 8/3/14                      814.50

                  Less:  Reunion Expenses                160.44  (Door Prizes, $130.00; Set-up Supplies, $30.44)

                  Less:  Donation to Alexis Baptist     100.00

                  Cash on Hand for 2015 Reunion   $1,253.23

4. History Committee Report.

   Mike Stroupe of Rock Hill spoke on behalf of the committee comprised of David Bartlett Hanna of Charlotte, Carolyn Fogle Mullins of Panama City Beach Florida, Nancy Stroupe Morrison of Greeneville Tennessee, and Linda Moss Ballard of Cherryville.

   Sid Stroupe offered a couple of notable treasures discovered over the past year.  Mike found, on-line, a US Bureau of Investigation (predecessor agency to the FBI) report, dated 1917, looking into alleged seditious activities by German descendants residing in the Cherryville area.  This was at the start of US involvement in World War I.  The “Stroups of Cherryville”, a sizable family at the time, were not accused of participating in said alleged seditious events and discussions; however Attorney Matthew A. Stroup and Mr. Stephen Stroup were interviewed by the federal agent on a couple of occasions.  According to the report both men downplayed the talk of pro-German activities around town and the investigation was closed within a few months. 

   Secondly, Mike Stroupe talked a bit about several personal letters he happened upon, dated around 1880, from Elizabeth Alice Stroup Hamrick of Cherryville, visiting her brother Dr. Miles Stroup in Red River County of Texas.  Dr. Miles Stroup, a Civil War Vet, had moved to the area after the Civil War and setup his practice there.  “Soody”, as she was nicknamed, describes her life in the “wilds of Texas”, including her fear of measles and smallpox (both deadly diseases in 1880), flea infestations, generally poor living conditions for the settlers in Red River area and generally her ‘unhappiness’ away from her family.   She soon returned to Cherryville around 1881.

     In early 2014, Ben Stroupe of Morganton, a paper descendant of Jacob Stroup’s son Michael [1779-1855], took a Paternal DNA test and it confirmed his genetic match to the Straub family of Germany.  To date three of our Stroupe males have been tested and all three tests confirm our link to Martin Straub [1616-1676] of the Kingdom of Wuerttemberg (now southern Germany).

     As a reminder there are many sources available to learn about our Stroup/e family history, including a family tree on Ancestry.com:  Jacob Stroup/Straub Descendants.  So far Mike, assisted by Sid, has identified and documented several thousand ancestors of Jacob Straub/Stroup.  If anyone would like access to view the information, its an easy process.  Let us know.

5.  Milestones since our last Reunion:
1. Deceased August 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014: 

                                      i.   Mary Frances Bumgarner Stroupe, age 99, of Alexis.  12 July 2013.  Wife of the late David G. Stroupe and mother of Jackie Stroupe and Judy All of Alexis.

                                    ii.   Blois Katherine Evans Stroup, age 85 of Dallas NC.  Wife of the late Reuben Jerrell Stroup, descendant of Daniel Stroup.  August 19, 2013.

                                   iii.   Lorraine Stroupe Borden, age 70 of Eufaula, Alabama (formerly of Cherryville);         1 October 2013.  Descendant of Daniel Stroup and son Abner Albert Stroup.

                                   iv.   Don Eugene Stroup of Fairview, Buncombe County, NC, age 79.  Formerly of Kings Mountain where he was owner and operator of a building supply company for many years.  October 9, 2013

                                     v.   Elizabeth Denham Stroupe, age 100 of Winston-Salem; 4 November 2013.  Wife of the late Dr. Henry Smith Stroupe, family historian and at one time head of the History Department at Wake Forest University.  Dr. and Mrs. Stroupe were long-time attendees of this reunion.

                                   vi.   R. Dean Stroupe, age 78 of Lincolnton, NC; 11 December 2013.  Brother of reunion attendee Dennis A. Stroupe.   Descendant of Daniel Stroup and son Albert Abner Stroup of Cherryville.

                                  vii.   Peggy Rector Stroupe of Hendersonville, age 86.  Wife of the late Robert Earl Stroupe, son of Connor Bartlette Stroupe, descending Philip and Moses Stroup.  27 December 2013.

                                viii.   Nicole Hill Stroupe, age 41, of Morganton, wife of Jeff Stroupe, a descendant of Philip, then Peter Stroup of Alexis.  4 January 2014.

                                   ix.   Pauline Woods Stroupe of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.  13 January 2014, Wife of the late Hughes Warren Stroupe, descendant of Adam Stroup -> through the Buncombe County [NC] Stroup Family.

                                     x.   Eddie “Jean” Harris Stroupe, age 84, of Dallas; February 16, 2014.  Wife of Lamar Wesley Stroupe, a descendant of Philip Stroup and son Wesley W. Stroup.

                                   xi.   Joyce Mae Stroupe Foster, age 87 of McAdenville.  March 12, 2014.  She was a former wife of the late Winford Ladelle Stroupe, descendant of Philip and Jonas Stroup of Alexis.

                                  xii.   William Oates “Bill” Stroup of Fort Mill, South Carolina, age 92.  March 14, 2014.  He descended from Michel (Michael) Stroup, through his grandson Archibald Cathey Stroup who moved his family from Alexis to the Clover area of South Carolina about the time of the US Civil War.

                                xiii.   Ronald Edward Stroupe, age 82 of Gastonia.  4 June 2014.  A descendant of Philip, then Peter Stroup of Alexis

                                 xiv.   Gary Steve Stroupe, age 65 of Cherryville; 22 June 2014, a descendent of Daniel Stroup, through his son Matthew Wallace Stroup.

                                  xv.   Reaford “Zeke” Stroupe, age 73 of Ripley, Alabama.  19 July 2014.  Descendant of Daniel, Jacob Cephus and Peter Stroupe of Alabama.

2. Births:

None to report August 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014

3. Marriages: 

Joseph & Caroline Pope, granddaughter of Ivey Lee and Rachel Brown Stroupe and daughter of Michael & Susan Stroupe Laughter.  19 August 2013.

6. Election of Officers for term 2014-2015.  The current officers were nominated and confirmed by unanimous vote “yes”:
1. President.  Jim Stroupe of Winston-Salem.
2. Vice President.  Nancy Quesada of Austin, Texas.
3. Secretary.  Sid Stroupe of Durham
4. Treasurer.  Maria Hipp of Alexis.
5. Family Historian.  Mike Stroupe of Rock Hill, South Carolina.

7. Recognition, Door Prizes and Other.
1. Oldest Male and Female Attending:  Robert E. “Bob” Stroupe of Colfax NC and Anne Abernathy Orren, of Cornelius NC.  Bob and Anne are maternal first cousins, grandchildren of Quincy Young Stroup [1860-1920].
2. Youngest Boy & Girl Attending:  Caleb Edward House, born July 21, 2012.  Bailey Diane House, born October 21, 2013.   Proud parents are Zach House and Kelly Stroupe of Dallas NC.
3. Traveled Farthest:  Samuel Stroupe Quesada of Dallas, Texas.
4. Drawing Winners!  Carolyn Fogle Mullins of Panama City Beach Florida, Cheryl Hurt Radley of Davidson, Karla Clark of Taylorsville and John Lutz.

With the business meeting closed, the Reunion was adjourned.   The next Stroup/e Family Reunion meeting will be held, as is custom, on the first Sunday in August, the 2^rd, 2015.

Hope to see you then ----- 

Sid Stroupe III, Secretary