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Home Page for This is the official site for The Lance-Lantz-Lentz-Lence People, Inc.
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Home Page for This is the official site for The Lance-Lantz-Lentz-Lence People, Inc.
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Purpose Statement It shall be the purpose of the Lance-Lantz-Lentz-Lence People, Inc. to function as a nonprofit corporation committed to the enhancement of the fellowship of all peoples bearing the stated name in any of the varied spellings whether listed in the corporation title or not. The corporation shall organize and hold family reunions for the purpose of fostering the understanding and appreciation of our heritage, locating family members, and strengthening the ties of all participating members. The furtherance of the legacy common to those bearing one of the names shall be part and parcel of the activities of the corporation and shall be promoted in all ways contributing to the common cause. |
The main activity of 4L is to hold annual reunions for members. These reunions are held throughout the southeast United States, where most 4L members live. At the reunions there is fellowship
among members, sharing/discovery of history among the different family branches, a historical forum with 4L genealogists, and a special evening banquet. Sometimes there are some additional unique heritage activities available, which depend on the
reunion's location. A nonprofit organization, all finances for operating expenses are acquired through donations and a fundraising auction at annual reunions.
Originally membership was open to descendents of four early Carolina Lentz men who were believed to be brothers. (They were John Lentz, Sr., Peter Lentz, Sr., Dewalt Lentz, and Bastian Lentz, according to John Paul Lentz and other researchers in the book LENTZ HERITAGE.). However, membership is now open to all Lance, Lantz, Lentz, Lence people or variations of these names. Membership is also open to the spouses of these descendents.
Are you interested in joining The Lance-Lantz-Lentz-Lence People? If you qualify, send an email with your name, mailing address, phone and Lance-Lantz-Lentz-Lence family relation to Don Lance. There is no charge for membership, and you will be added to the reunion mailing list each year.
Upcoming 4L Reunion Information
Other Family Reunion Opportunities
Occasionally we hear of other family reunions that take place in other parts of the United States. As part of our purpose of helping everyone to become better aware of their family heritage and to "rub elbows" with some cousins, we list here some other reunion opportunities for you. 4L does not organize these reunions, but we provide these as a courtesy to our members. Having a family reunion you would like to list here? Email the webmaster Don Lance with your reunion information!
Organizational Information on The Lance-Lantz-Lentz-Lence People, Inc.
Other Links of Interest
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Resources Available for Lance/Lentz Family Historians! Blood Mountain Covenant Charles Hill has published his book on the true story of the infamous murder of the Rev. John Henry Lance, which took place in the Georgia mountains around the beginning of the 20th century. This would be a collectible for all interested in Lance/Lentz family history. Click here to find out more information on purchasing Charles' book, Blood Mountain Covenant.
Lentz
Heritage Revisited: A Genealogy of Bastian and Dewalt Lentz (2nd
Edition) Including spouses and in-laws, it identifies more than 9,400 persons. The numbering system is based on the one used by John Paul Lentz, facilitating easy reference to persons named in Lentz Heritage. Hardback, 416 pages. Fully indexed. Cost is $53.99 including shipping and handling. To place an order, make checks payable to Catherine Norris and mail to: Catherine Norris, 356 Seventh Ave. N. C., Hickory, NC 28601. Questions? Contact Catherine at jnorrs@aol.com.
"Ancestors and Descendants of Bastian and Dewalt Lentz" (DVD-ROM) Genealogist Jim Lance has been researching the Lentz/Lance family for many years, and he is providing a copy of his research into the two early Lentz brothers on a computer DVD-ROM. Currently it contains almost 10,740 individuals, 3,887 families, much historical narrative, many photographs & documents, and detailed information on the sources of the data. His current DVD contains all his research up to December 28, 2006, and includes numerous maps, drawings and photos. Jim plans to give updates (as new ones become available) to anyone who purchases the DVD-ROM.
Potential users of
the DVD need to have a fairly up-to-date computer capable of handling
DVDs. Also, computers will need to be using a version of Windows;
Apple computers are not compatible.
Lentz Heritage Occasionally we will receive inquiries as to if copies of this milestone work still exist for purchase. Unfortunately the last editions were sold several years ago, and John Paul Lentz has passed away. The last few remaining copies were donated by his daughter Caroline to various libraries. There are no future plans for a re-printing of this original book. If you would like to review this work, the book may be available to you through the inter-library loan program. Check your local library for details. SPECIAL NOTICE! Jim Lance has donated his copy of Lentz Heritage for the silent auction at the 2008 4L Reunion in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. We thank him for this special donation! This is the first time this book has been available for "purchase" in several years. There may never be another opportunity to obtain your own personal copy of this classic book on our family history. In order to win, you must attend the Saturday evening banquet at the reunion and having the winning bid. You can find details about our 2008 reunion here. |
Lance-Lantz-Lentz-Lence Genealogy Research
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These pages maintained by Don Lance. Send comments to
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