Cogswell Family Association
A non-profit corporation, organized in Mass., in 1989, dedicated to preserving the history of the Cogswell family
Reunion 2007, August 10-12, 2007, Central Falls, RI

Cogswell Family Association (Home Page)	Cogswell Arms & Crest
Officers, Board Members & Past Presidents	Prominent Cogswells in History
"Descendants of John Cogswell," published 1998	New Discoveries/Information
"The Cogswells in America," published 1884	Reunion 2007
Missing Family Members	Links of Interest

Claire Cogswell-Daigle and Edward E. Cogswell are planning the 2007 Cogswell Family Reunion in Central Falls, Rhode Island.  Following are the current plans for the reunion:

Friday, August 10th, 2007 –
            3 PM – Directors Meeting
            Dinner on your own
            Visit with family members and catch up on the news

Saturday, August 11, 2007-
            Free lunch in the Park – band  (Charlie Harris Band) plays in the park from 12 noon to 3 PM
            Tour the Cogswell Clock
            Tour the Museum
            7 PM – Banquet and Family Business Meeting – Elect 2007-2009 Officers

Sunday, August 12, 2007-
            Visit with family and friends

The mayor of Central Falls, Mr. Charles Moreau welcomes the Cogswell Reunion.  Laura Marlene, the Director of the Library and Museum will put together historical information on the family and the clock.

Hotel reservations can be made at the Johnson and Wales Inn in Seekonk, MA which is right across the state line from Central Falls.  The rates are:      $119.00 for Deluxe (Standard) Room
                                         $129.00 for Country Inn Room
                                         $139.99 for Executive Suite

Make you reservations by contacting the Johnson & Wales Inn on (508) 336-8700
Ext. 1502, be sure to mention that you are with the Cogswell Family Reunion.

If you would like to attend the Reunion and haven’t sent your information to Claire Cogswell-Daigle, please do so soon by e-mail to jewel321@comcast.net or call Claire on (413) 967-5086.

Here is some additional information on Central Falls, RI:
    Rhode Island's most densely populated community, it is manufacturing past is still a big influence on life in this city. Always welcoming immigrants, Central Falls is still an urban melting pot and it's main streets are lined with a United Nations variety of restaurants and food stores. It is easily accessed off interstate 95 to Lonsdale Ave. or through the downtown streets of neighboring Pawtucket.  The City of Central Falls was formerly a part of the Town of Lincoln, and was incorporated as a city February 21, 1895.  Central Falls, the smallest municipality in the state (1.3 square miles), is also one of the most densely populated cities in the country.  This tiny city just west of Pawtucket, on the Blackstone River has a history of industrial development. Central Falls was at one time called Chocolate Mill, after the chocolate factory established there in 1790.

    Due to this inherent characteristic, Central Falls and Pawtucket are often alluded to as the "Twin Cities". Historically, it is best known as one of the areas where King Philip wreaked vengeance upon the white settlers, and a tablet at High and Aigan Streets marks the stop where Captain Michael Pierce, and a company of Plymouth soldiers were ambushed and almost annihilated by Indians, March 26, 1676.  Central Falls has several large manufacturing plants, with its economy sustained primarily by a diversified manufacturing industry.

POINTS OF INTEREST

COGSWELL CLOCK TOWER. (1904) In Jenks Park, adjacent to City Hall, Broad Street. The official symbol of Central Falls, stands in Jenks Park atop Dexter's Ledge, which was used as an Indian lookout during King Phillip's War (1675-1676). OPEN: Daylight hours. Park open year-round.

MOSHASSUCK CEMETERY. Lonsdale Avenue. The scene of the conflict between the National Guard and United Textile Workers (1934). National Guard Troops were federalized and commanded by General of the Army, Douglas MacArthur, then just beginning his illustrious career.

PIERCE PARK AND RIVERWALK. (1676) High Street. Due to land disputes and broken peace treaties between local natives and early English settlers, King Phillips War took place for 14 months during 1675-1676. Captain Michael Pierce's fight with the natives occurred on this spot in March of 1676. From Dexter's Ledge native scouts saw Pierce's troops approaching. 100 natives and 70 settlers perished in the battle. 10 settlers escaped to what are now the Monastary grounds in Cumberland, where 9 were later captured and executed. Only one lived to tell the tale. OPEN: Daylight hours, year round.

                                                                                                                                     (Updated May 27, 2007)

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