Old Settler Reunion Winners Announced

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Published on September 30 2020 2:26 pm
Last Updated on September 30 2020 2:26 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

The winners have been announced in the 2020 Effingham County Old Settlers Reunion.

This year's reunion, like so many events in the pandemic year, was held virtually Saturday.

Here are the winners:

The Oldest Female Old Settler is Genevieve Shadwell. Genevieve is 98 years young and has lived in Effingham County for 80 years.

The Oldest Male Old Settler is John Kirby. John is 96 years young and has lived in Effingham County for 90 years.

The Old Settler Couple Married the Longest is Gert and Charlie Harris. They have been married 74 years and will celebrate their 75th anniversary in November.

The Effingham County Museum, which sponsored the event, would like to thank all who sent in photos and information for this virtual event.