Archive for category 2010 WLH Newsletter

Pat & Her Granddaughter Jocelyn Haley

 

Jocelyn's 8th Grade Graduation Photo

Jocelyn's 8th Grade Graduation Photo

Patricia Hawkins of New Castle, Delaware is shown above with her granddaughter, Jocelyn Haley. Jocelyn is the new Ballerina in the family. She attends high school at the Philadelphia School for Performing Arts for Dance. She recently performed in her first school recital and was a big HIT!!!

We look forward to many more shows, photos and videos to come.

Respectfully submitted by: Devin Haley son of Patricia and father of Jocelyn Haley

GEORGE WILSON & LAURA SPEARMAN WILSON’S GRAVESITES, Commentary by Gloria L. Gaymon

 

 

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PHOTOS TAKEN BY GLORIA GAYMON

Gloria states regarding the tombstones: “It looks like it said she (Laura Wilson) was born in 1860, although the 1880 census puts her birth at 1847.  Maybe they meant 1850.  Their daughter, Mary Jane Wilson Lake was born in 1867.”

 

“There is also an article in the Newberry Observer about Laura’s death.  By 1900 George was remarried to Della.  He was age 55, she was age 37.  They had been married for 3 years.  Della was the mother of 2 children, non were living.”

Per Gloria, the Gravesites are on the grounds of the Little River Baptist Church located in the Silver Street section of Newberry, SC near highway 34.  There are 3 cemeteries: one is at the church, one down the road from the church and the old, old cemetery is further down the road.  The first photo above shows Laura Wilson’s tombstone.  The dates listed are, b. Nov. 9, 1860 or 1840, d. Sept. 12, 1897; the second photo above shows George Wilson’s tombstone with the dates: b. March 12, 1845, d. Nov. 27, 1917.  The third photo (was accidently discarded by Editor, M. Herbert) showed how the old cemetery is not being taken care of, as so much brush has grown up around it. Gloria was in Newberry earlier this month at a funeral.  Usually when she visits during the summer months she would never go all the way back in the bushes to take photos, she said, “because of the big snakes!”)

Gloria reports, “I was in South Carolina about two weeks ago at the Little River Baptist Church cemetery. I took pictures, of the old, old cemetery after I got one of the cousins to walk through it again with me.  (There are actually 3 cemeteries for the church).  I first did it in the 1990’s.  The problem is no one wants to go there.  It is not being taken care of. It should be declared a historical site because many former slaves are buried there.  Here are several pictures that I took of George Wilson and his wife Laura.  They are both buried there as well as at lease one grand.  I took several pictures because it shows how grown up the graves are.”

George and Laura Wilson were the parents of Thomas, b. 1873; Ned, b. 1870; David, b. 1868 and Mary Wilson, b. 1857. 

Respectfully Submitted by

Gloria Leaks Gaymon, the writer of the Newberry Roots Newsletter and Spearman Family Newsletter

 

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T I F F A N Y’S TR E A S U R E !

JAHMIR ELISHA HERBERT-MASON

Jahmir Elisha Herbert-Mason was born on October 18, 2009. He is the first born child to Tiffany Herbert and Jamal Mason. At birth he weighed 6 lbs, 4 oz.

Jahmir’s proud grandparents are Roy and Helen Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson, Lake & Herbert Family Reunion Circle. He is a great-grandson of the late, Elisha and Eunice Herbert and the great-great grandson of the late, Fletcher and Bessie Herbert.

Baby Jahmir is so adorable. He is shown above at 3 months of age. He is a good eater and loves to coo!

Respectfully Submitted by Roy and Helen Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the WLH Reunion Circle


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Billy & Kim’s Christmas in Jamaica!


Respectfully Submitted by Billy & Kim of the Philadelphia Chapter of the WLH Club

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Merry Christmas, Happy New Year & Happy Kwanzaa!


Photos below are of Patricia & Amos Herbert and Leroy & Bettye Herbert, Greenville, SC. The Mantle and Christmas Tree Decoration is at Tricia & Tiny’s house and the Christmas Trees with the hand made photo ornaments are at Bettye & Leroy’s house. Ornaments were crafted by Bettye. Everything was so festive and unique at both their homes!

Christmas Tree at Patricia & Tiny's HouseMantle Christmas Decorations at Patricial and Amos' house

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Congratulations on your Golden Wedding Anniversary!

Respectfully Submitted by Cathy Herbert, Greenville, SC

MARY AND JOHN ROBERT HERBERT

Photos below are of Cedric and Cathy Herbert and their children, Cedric Herbert, Jr. and Kanzadie Herbert. Also, photo below is of Aunt Grace, age 94, shown with two of her nephews, Fletcher and Leroy Herbert. Mrs. Grace Herbert is the mother of John R. Herbert.


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Congratulations to the wonderful couple who exemplifies how good a marriage can be! They have and continue to be very caring and loving, not just to each other, but to their parents, children, family and friends.

The affair was fabulous, very elegant!

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70’S WLH CABARET – HOLLYWOOD SWINGING!

 

TURN UP THE VOLUME!

Respectfully Submitted by Mary Herbert, WLH Family Reunion Circle, Philadelphia, PA

WORK “SCENE” IN THE MOVIES!

Hi Everyone,
Hope all is well! Just wanted everyone to see my new website. It’s still under construction but I am very excited about it and wanted to share it with all of you now. About a year ago we completely rehabbed a house for a very good customer and his house was used in the making the movie- “Law Abiding Citizen” which is in theaters now. The movie shows some of the work we did at the house. We were proud of the job before it was in the movies, but to see it on the big screen is really something special. When you go to the website click on “Law Abiding Citizen.” My web address is www.ready2sellgc.com.  SEE PHOTOS OF RENOVATIONS, BELOW. My website was developed by our cousin Devin Haley who also completed our WLH Family Newsletter website we are on now.

God Bless,

Respectfully Submitted by, Darryl F. Herbert, Philadelphia Chapter, WLH Family Reunion Circle


Darryl Herbert
Ready 2 Sell LLC
General Contractor
P.O. Box 2523
Bala Cynwyd Pa., 19004
215-382-1030 ofc
215-382-1033 fax
267-879-2734 cell
www.ready2sellgc.com

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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW BUSINESS!

Congratulations go out to Babette and Gary on their new business venture, The Lollipop Shop!  For more information about their new business, check out their website at: http://thelollipopshop.net/greenville.htm


Respectfully Submitted by

Margaree Lake Burdine, Greenville, SC Chapter

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HE MADE HIS FIRST HOLE IN 1!

CHRIS HERBERT

CHRIS HERBERT

While vacationing last week in Norfolk, Virginia, Chris golfed at Bide-A-Wee Golf Course in nearby Portsmouth, Virginia.

On Saturday, 10/10/09, Christopher hit his first Hole in 1. He played 4th Hole; Par 3 and 143 Yards.

Yeah Chris!

Respectfully Submitted by

Mary Herbert, Philadelphia Chapter

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