The historian Alfred James said thirteen of William Bath's 15 children married producing 132 grandchildren between 1844 and 1901 which led to more than 560 great-grandchildren.

The Bath Descendants Reunion was held from March 29 to 31 and family members came from across the country and the Tasman Sea to attend.

"Many cousins were reunited and new ones were discovered," said descendant Truda Newman.

"Cousins came from Perth and New Zealand, and from all the eastern states of Australia."

Mrs Newman said attendees took part in various activities during the weekend including further chronicling of the family history.

"Registrations began on Friday morning and continued through Saturday, interspersed with the inspection of family trees which covered three of the four walls of the luncheon booth at the showground," she said.

"Extra details of further descendants were added to several trees. Photographs of all of William's children were displayed as well as other memorabilia and documents supplied by family members. Tables were covered in displays and photographs. "

While in Walcha the group visited  Langford and Salisbury Plains and took a coach tour to properties which had been owned by some of William's children: Malford; The Brook; Rangers Vale; Wilgar (formerly Gola); Rose Cottage; and Riverglade.

There was also a service at the Anglican Church and a tour of the old Stone Church, conducted by Nerida Hoy, before a farewell lunch at the showground.

"Everyone had a great time and enjoyed themselves," Mrs Newman said.

"Walcha was blessed as well with a good storm on the Saturday morning."