Summer Fun: Tarpley Family Reunion
TARPLEY FAMILY REUNION 2009
“Bridging the Gap”
contributed by Bridgett Tarpley Creach
“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future”-Alex Haley. A family reunion is the connection of generation to generation. The Tarpley Family Reunion is dedicated to our common ancestors Stephen and Della Tarpley. The roots of our family go back to the 1830’s, when Stephen and Della were born. Stephen endured the harshness of slavery times, obediently worked for the Confederate Army and dutifully served his employers. God truly blessed him with a long life here on earth (March 13, 1828- February 13, 1941) and Stephen accepted God’s gift of salvation and now enjoys life eternal with his heavenly Father.
The descendants of Stephen and Della Tarpley traveled near and far, in celebration of life, love, laughter and legacy. Relatives arrived at the Comfort Inn Conference Center in Penn Hills, PA on Friday July 3rd. The festivities began with the Welcome Night, where games were played and giveaways were distributed. WGBN 1150AM, Monroeville Mayor Gregory Erosenko, State Representative 32nd Legislative District Anthony DeLuca, Visit Pittsburgh & Long John Silvers on Rodi Rd provided a memorable and warm welcome to the attendees. One of the most talked about activities was the family representation within the Monroeville Independence Day Parade! Chants from the family, cheers from the crowd and a standing ovation from the panel were much more than expected. Mayor Erosenko stated our participation was “a new dimension for the borough and hopefully a new tradition for us.” The celebration continued with a picnic full of games, food and heritage displays by family historian and research team. The night concluded with a talent and fashion show as the giveaways continued. The reunion officially came to an end with a church service at Free Indeed Ministries Rev. Lloyd Phillips, Pastor. While the anticipated reunion is over, the expectation rises for our next big gathering. It was truly a blessing to see 20 first-time attendees adding to an overall total of 150, representing five generations.
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Tarpley Family Reunion July 2009, Pittsburgh, PA
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Love to see articles on folks who make it an effort to honor their heritage and stay connected. Keep it up Tarpley’s!
” We have got to have one of the best families in the world ” i am proud to have the name
Wow! My how the Tarpley Family has grown. The young’ns are now grown folk! Time waits for no one. Rock on Tarpleys!
I am glad to be a TARPLEY!!!!!! We are really blessesd to have a hard-working family with a commitment & drive to succeed. Always strive to do the best everyday & the same will come back to you. GREAT JOB FAMILY!!!!!!
THIS WAS THE BEST FAMILY REUNION EVER, SINCE THE TORCH WAS PASSED. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK YOUNG PEOPLE. YOU HAVE WATCHED US OVER THE YEARS AND
WE SEE WE HAVE MADE AN IMPACT ON YOU. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND OUR ENTIRE FAMILY TO HAVE MANY MORE REUNIONS
My great grandfather’s name was Parker Tarpley and my grandmother’s name was Alice Louise Tarpley..Do You know anything about them?
“I love my family and am so proud to be a Tarpley!”
I’m so proud to be a part of this family!! I love yall!!!!
my, gparents louis and sallie tarpley lived in or around ella hollow,in pa. any infor?
I would like to know if anybody is related to a Robert Louis Tarpley that died in 1973 in Miami, Florid, his wife was a rebecca w. tarpley he had 6 kids at the time of his death born in the year of 1942