During the 1920s, annual Needham family reunions were held which attracted both the Lane, KS Needhams (descendents of Anthony) and the Tonganoxie, KS Needhams (descendents of John). See anyone you recognize? If so, please let me know. There are also other group and family photo sets here.

The latest Needham Reunion was held on 13 August 2006; pictures are now available.

A Needham family reunion held in 1921 on the farm of Dana Needham. A larger picture and a key to recognized individuals are available, along with a newspaper account of the event. Thanks to Richard Belt for the photo, and to Richard, Bus Cornelius and Harold Needham for help with identification.

A Needham family reunion held in 1922 on the farm of Dana Needham. A larger picture and a key to recognized individuals are available. Thanks to Richard Belt for the photo, and to Richard and Harold Needham for help with identification.

Another picture believed to be from the 1922 reunion. A larger picture is available.

A Needham family reunion held in 1925 on the farm of Stephen Needham. A larger picture and a key to recognized individuals are available. Thanks to Richard Belt and Harold Needham, who both had the photo, and to Harold for help with identification.

Tonganoxie Mirror
Tonganoxie, KS
Wednesday 18 August 1999
"Remember When" column, compiled by Billie Aye

75 years ago: August 14, 1924

Mr. H.V. Needham is ill and confined to his bed this week, being unable to attend the Needham family reunion at Lane, Kansas, last Sunday.
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More information about the Needham reunion in Lane County, Kansas, states it was the fourth annual reunion and ninety-one were present, including the presence of a cousin, Rev. Ellenwood, who resides but a short distance from the old Needham homestead in Massachusetts which has never been out of the Needham possession since 1640. It is near the towns of North Needham and South Needham.