CANTON — The 13th reunion of the descendants of Christopher and Eva Allanach was held at the home of Ruth and Betty York recently with 69 family members present.

President John Harbottle presided over the meeting. The following officers were elected: president, Jayson Esty; vice president, Rachel Carlton; secretary/treasurer, Joyce Carlton. Bonnie Harbottle read the names of deceased members followed by a moment of silent prayer.

The senior member attending was Christine Allanach of South Portland and the youngest was Zachary Williams of Levant. Jerrold Allanach of Naperville, Ill., traveled the most miles. Door prizes were won by Jack Pelletier and Caleb Berry of Livermore Falls.

The next reunion will be held at the Canton Municipal Building on July 10, 2004.

Family members attended from Naperville, Ill., Salorburg, Pa., Augusta, Buckfield, Canton, Cumberland Center, East Sumner, Greene, Hartford, Levant, Livermore, Livermore Falls, Mexico, New Gloucester, North Jay, Norway, Peru, Rumford, South Portland, Steep Falls, Wells, West Sumner and Windham.