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A Colonial Thanksgiving
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Though from Scotland, where they do not celebrate Thanksgiving as we do in America, Robert none-the-less probably was familiar with this celebration of thanks once he had settled in Maine.
According to Britannica, the earliest celebration on the continent was in 1578 in Canada. This pre-dates the traditional American custom, which, according to National Geographic Kids, may have been celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621. President George Washington first proclaimed the celebration in 1789.
But, according to Wikipedia, there was an even earlier celebration in Virginia in 1619 by English settlers who had just landed at Berkeley Hundred aboard the ship Margaret.
And I have been recently
JFA Founder Dies at 93
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Alan D. Junkins, formerly of 259 Cider Hill Rd, York, Maine, passed on September 13, 2023 in Bradenton, Florida, where he was most recently a resident of Westminster Point Pleasant. He was 93. Alan founded the Junkins Family Association in 1984 along with Donald Junkins (1932-2021), Roland Junkins (1925-2002) and David Junkins.
Welcome to the new web page
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We have updated the back end software, and refreshed the look of the web page. Have a look around.
If you are a member, log in through the member login form on the right to access additional content.
What is new:
- Access to the Featured Newsletter is open to all. At this time we are featuring Newsletter # 6 - Summer 1992
- There is not much other new content at this time. See below.
- We have moved some of the content around for a better experience.
What is coming:
- More to come soon as we add newsletters and content from the archived WIKI site.
- Easier membership application.
- Online payments
- Look for these changes soon.
If you want to apply for membership, contact Ken at
Also, let us know what you think or what you would like added.
Flowers Of The Forest lyrics
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I've heard them liltin', at the ewe milkin,'
Lasses a-liltin' before dawn of day.
Now there's a moanin', on ilka green loanin'.
The flowers of the forest are a' wede away.
As boughts in the mornin', nae blithe lads are scornin',
Lasses are lonely and dowie and wae.
Nae daffin', nae gabbin', but sighin' and sobbin',
Ilk ane lifts her leglin, and hies her away.
At e'en in the gloamin', nae swankies are roamin',
'Mang stacks wi' the lasses at bogle to play.
But ilk maid sits drearie, lamentin' her dearie,
The flowers of the forest are a' wede away.
In har'st at the shearin' nae youths now are jeerin'
Bandsters are runkled, and lyart, or grey.
At fair or at preachin', nae wooin', nae fleecin',
The flowers of the forest are a' wede away.
Dool for the order sent our lads to the Border,
the English for ance by guile wan the day.
The flowers of the forest, that fought aye the foremost,
The prime of our land lie cauld in the clay.
We'll hae nae mair liltin', at the ewe milkin',
Women and bairns are dowie and wae.
Sighin' and moanin' on ilka green loanin',
The flowers of the forest are all wede away.
Flowers of the Forest
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Flowers of the Forest is an ancient Scottish song that has come to represent the lamentations at the time of someone's passing. Here we list those of Clan Junkins who have gone on to walk among the flowers of the forest.
I've heard them liltin', at the ewe milkin,
' Lasses a-liltin' before dawn of day.
Now there's a moanin', on ilka green loanin'.
The flowers of the forest are a' wede away.
For the full lyrics, click > Flowers Of The Forest lyrics
Nancy Ellen Hoskings Smith Junkins - 19xx - 2023 obituary
Dexter Talpey Spiller - 1935 - 2023 obituary
Virginia "Ginny" Smolen Spiller - 1936 - 2022 obituary
Donald A. Junkins - 1932 - 2021 obituary
Margaret "Peggy" Junkins Bouchard - 1953 - 2020 obituary
Ann Hathaway Cheney - 1940 - 2020 obituary
Roland Winslow Junkins - 1925 - 2002 obituary