Reuniting the Bean/Beene Family Tree

Reuniting the Bean/Beene Family Tree

Photo Albums

Musical selection RESOLUTION provided by musician/songwriter George Fontenette from the February 1st BET-aired film Blackout (2008)

Old Plantation in Mantachie, Mississippi

Tombigbee River near the Natchez Trace where Native Americans, European Traders & Slaves worked and traveled. Photo credit: Bob Franks (2006)

Walker Bridge west of the Tombigbee River near the plantation.Photo Credit: Bob Franks (2006)

John Bean, Sr.s first house on the family farm

This old antebellum home located on the east side of the Obediah Franklin Beene plantation was built in the 1840s. This Itawamba County home facing the Tombigbee River was known as the Walker
House. Photo Credit: Bob Franks (2006)

This is the swamp located adjacent to Lemuel Beenes Mississippi plantation. Photo Credit: Bob Franks (2006)

Field shot of land that we tilled before the start of the Civil War. Photo Credit: Bob Franks (2006)

John Bean, Sr. is the one kneeling with his brother Benjamin and a friend who live with the family

John Bean Seniors Wife Emilys Headstone 6-15-1861- 5-20-1915

John Bean seniors Headstone
3-12 1856- 5-4-1943

Atlanta 2024 Reunion

Atlanta Reunion (2024)

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After a 4-year hiatus, the Georgia committee organized our latest gathering. We're so thankful that family was able to meet in 2024 in significant numbers.

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Washington DC 2016

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The Beene State of the Union is in good standing.

So the DC Committee is hard at work making sure everything is ready before our family members arrive.

Oh, look here. Its Cousin Willie and his granddaughter. Its good to see you all!

We have folks coming in from Colorado, dressed and ready for tonights festivities.

Chicago in the House!

We cant wait to see familys expressions when they notice the names on the T-shirt this year.

Let the doors of the Hotel ballroom open!

It's all about your favorite sports team this year. Go Blue!

This was probably the only time that our hosts will be able to sit down. Enjoy your rest, cousins!

Were you looking for us? We are already here waiting for you.

Champions we are indeed.

So is this a meeting with the coaches or a timeout?

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Milwaukee 55th Anniversary 2015 Reunion

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Representing

Our creative cousins entered our t-shirt contest. What do you all think?

So tell me who these people are again, grandma...

Leticia working the crowd.

Kitchen helpers and coordinators. Do you all have any more homemade ice cream left?

Late night chatting.

Whats left for me to eat?

Wisdom from our elders.

Next Generation and future Reunion Organizers

Its never to early to learn how to shoot pool.

So Batman drops by...

Are yall having fun?

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Toledo Beene Reunion 2013

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Toledo!

The event begin with a warm welcome by Toledo Hosts, Pat & Bobby Smith.

Cousin Alma Sutton arrived in time to pick up her T-shirt before heading inside the ballroom.

Folks had already gathered for the Friday night meet and greet.

Hi, my name is ________. Where are you from?

Hot of the skillet and onto a plate. You cant beat that!

Dont everybody crowd around this table. theres another one nearby.

We're on the latest line dance!

Get it baby girl!

Breakfast is served!

It's going to test better because we didn't have to cook it.

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Mississippi Reunion 2012

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Welcome home Beenes, Agnews, Billingsleys, Coopers, Craytons, Crittendons/Crittons, Cummings, Evans, Fosters, Robinsons, Thomas, Turners, Warrens, Wyches/Whites, and Wises. Its been 165 years and its time to reunite!

You're almost here.

We're gearing up for another family affair at another hotel. Are you ready Marriott?

And here is J.C. Beene the one man welcoming committee creating cousin Dot. How yer doing?

Get your t-shirt and bags right here, family!

I'm sure the Smiths are talking about getting ready to host the next reunion in Toledo, right?

We sure do appreciate the refreshments you prepared Ms. Trenessa.

Hmmm...fresh fruit. That sure was some SWEET Mississippi watermelon.

So, where can I sit?

It looks like the Banks found a spot to eat. Is there any room for a few more?

That watermelon was so sweet, it had family members fighting over it.

That was some good cake. If it was store bought you couldnt tell.

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Nashville Reunion 2011

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The gift of love among family is the most treasured of all.

So let the journey begin! Whether its by car, bus, train or air, we are packed and ready to go.

The Marriott Airport Hotel will be our home away from for the next few days.

Well hello Mississippi. Its good to see ya!

And hello Georgia! Good to see you too!

Are we the first to check-in?

Have you received your Reunion Gear? Cant wait to sport it at Saturdays picnic.

Wow. Wasnt anything special accept the T-shirt. This is a nice memento.

When cake is the first thing you see in the food line, you know you are in for a treat!

Hmmm...just as we thought. The food smelled and tasted good. Its time to get down to business.

We wont mention it, but this looks like this might be your second trip, eh cousin?

Its Friday night and its time for the Talent Show. Whos on first?

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Kansas City 2010 Reunion

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We come from all over! From CA to MA and everywhere in between!

Representing strong--several Beene lines that is...

Before the event starts, we Beenes make sure we register. Why?

To collect some of the reunion swag of course.

MC Tommy Lee Beene(TX) served as host on Friday night.

JC being given instructions to BEENE BINGO. Men just dont understand...

Hey Cuz! Can you read this....is it me?

Jerry Critton(DC)thinks he has Bingo. We will see about that cousin...

Meredith Beene(IL) wants to use her fabulous phone to call in a life line. Ahh, excuse me cousin. But thats the wrong game.

George Beene(IL) looks a little worried once he finds out what the next game entails. Thatll teach you to volunteer so quickly, huh?

Looks like Anthony Davis(TX)is excited by the next challenge--a dance off!

Its Day 2 and Beenes are already on the go. Now, where are we off to today in this host city?

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Atlanta Reunion 2009

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The Ponders were our Atlanta Host Family

Host Committee going over last minute details prior to registration on our first full day

We're here. We're registered. And we're ready to have fun!

Trenessa and Ginger Beene host committee members

Lynda, Pamela and Crosby Beene exchange greetings at the registration table

Part of the A Team-Atlanta and Ann Arbor in the House.

Harron, Tommie Beene and Jerome Townsend

Eliza Beenes gg and ggg grandchildren enjoying the family reunion

Jeawa & Chaya were not going to let me walk by with a camera without busting out with a smile. I didnt even have to say Cheese.

It is truly nice to be loved, especially by family as shown by cousin Jerome

Willie, Melody and Paul enjoying seeing each other once again in Atlanta

Whatever you want, Chef John will serve it hot of the grill!

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Ann Arbor Reunion 2008

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Ann Arbor Reunion 2008

Arthur Bean, on left & family arriving early from California

Early registration with the Ponders

Registration-Allean Beene Ellison receiving her T-shirt

Registration draws to a close--Hallejuah!

What's Your Name Icebreaker

MC Pamela Beene working the crowd on Family Night.

James Earl Beene (Dubs Boy)

Casceal Ratcliff-Moore an excited participant finishes the Whats Your Name exercise.

Friday nights reception

Cousin Margaret Billingsley assists the kids with their coloring activities.

Childrens Friday Nite Activity

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Milwaukee Reunion 2007

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Welcome Home Beene Family!

So whats on the menu?

Cousin Leticia Love and family sits for a brief moment to enjoy a meal.

Cousin, is that you?

Registration includes the shirt. Yeah!

It's good to see you and good to be seen!

It's been a month of Sundays, hasn't it?

Jerry Critton with Aunt

Cousins Jerry Critton and Crosby Beene pose for picture

Jerry and Vee Critton from Upper Marlboro, MD at their first Beene Family Reunion and are having a great time!

Eugene & Delores, Orville Beene and Willie N. Billingsley

Mayron Taylor.........Come on now. Dont tell me that the baked beans are all gone!

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Chicago Reunion 2006

Small gathering of Jackson & Rashia Beenes descendants at 2006 Chicago Reunion.