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SPEARMAN FAMILY CIRCLE 17TH BI-ANNUAL REUNION, AUGUST 12-14, 2016

Aug 27

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2016 WLH Newsletter, Celebrations, Our Family History, Philadelphia, PA Chapter, SPEARMAN FAMILY NEWSLETTER ---- NEWBERRY ROOTS | No Comments

We enjoyed ourselves at the Spearman Family Reunion recently at the Doubletree Hotel in Philadelphia, PA   Carmita Poe and myself Joined a very well attended group of family members from all over the United States, from San Diego, CA to the New England States.

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Gloria Gaymon was the coordinator, she did a wonderful job with everything.  Above are a few photos from the Saturday evening program, including Gloria family historian and genealogist receiving an award.

 

Respectfully Submitted, Mary Herbert, Philadelphia Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle

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LET’S GO FISHING!!!

Aug 27

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2016 WLH Newsletter, Celebrations, Our Family History, Philadelphia, PA Chapter, Special Family Photos | No Comments

FISHING TRIP Sea Star IIILET’S GO FISHING! (A FUN, FUND RAISER!)

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Respectfully Submitted,

Mary Herbert,  WLH Philadelphia Chapter

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WILLIAM & SUSIE HERBERT’S DESCENDANTS IN THE ORDER OF THEIR BIRTHS:

Aug 27

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2016 WLH Newsletter, Family Tree, Our Family History, Philadelphia, PA Chapter | No Comments

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Respectfully Submitted by Mary Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle

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NEWS FROM NEWBERRY, SC CHAPTER OF THE WLH FAMILY REUNION CIRCLE

Aug 27

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2016 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Graduates, Newberry, SC Chapter, Our Family History, WLH Athletes, WLH Scholars, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments

THE WILSON LAKE HERBERT FAMILY REUNION CIRCLE NEWBERRY, SC CHAPTER

 

Yafari, Jacerre Werts & Jay Conway

 PHOTO ABOVE IS OF COUSINS, JACERRE CALDWELL, YAFARI WERTS AND JAY CONWAY – 

2016 GRADUATES OF NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL

The Newberry Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle would like to honor some our future young leaders of this reunion and the world. They have excelled in the classroom and on the athletic field. They all were members of the 2016 Class of Newberry, SC. High School. We honor:

Jay Conway, son of Linda and Jeff Conway and grandson of our Chapters First President Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Werts SR. Jay graduated with honors and will be attending University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, SC.

Jacerre Caldwell, son of Shonda Werts Caldwell and Cecil Caldwell graduated with class superlatives. “Poppy” as we call him is currently enrolled in Jireh Preparatory Academy in Charlotte, NC.

Yafari Werts, son of Forrest Werts, III and Shona Watts Rice. Yafari who is also known as, “Shai” is currently enrolled at Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia on a full scholarship. Poppy and Shai are both the grandsons of the Chapters 3rd President Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Werts JR.

 

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This is a photo of members of our chapter and your family on their next to last game of their high school football careers.  They are pictured here with their Aunt Allyson Nelson.  These two guys were both Captains of the team that went to the State Championship Game two years in a row.  Even though they came up short, they will always be CHAMPIONS to us.  Jacerre Caldwell, (Poppy) is wearing #30 and Yafari Werts, (Shai) is wearing #1.

AND TO ALL . . .  LET’S KEEP PRESSING ON, MUCH LOVE FROM THE NEWBERRY CHAPTER

Here are their individual Awards listed below.

JACERRE CALDWELL–

Defensive End

North and South All Star Football Team.

2015 AA Upper Defensive Lineman of the year.

Newberry County Touchdown All County Team 2014 and 15.

Newberry High School Defensive Lineman of the year 2014 and 15.

#2 in the state of South Carolina in sacks.

YAFARI WERTS–

SC AA Offensive Player of the Year 2015.

AA All Region Team.

South Carolina vs. North Carolina Shrine Football Team.

Newberry High School Offensive Back of Year 2014 and 15.

Newberry Touchdown Club Recipient of Willie Scott Award for Player of the Year.

Graduated with honors and 4.0 average.

Four Year Scholarship to Georgia Southern University in Football.

 

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“LET US CONTINUE TO KEEP NOT ONLY THESE BUT ALL YOUNG PEOPLE ENCOURAGED ABOUT LIFE AND NEVER LET THEM SETTLE FOR LESS THAN THEIR BEST.”

 

Respectfully Submitted by Edward Bernard Werts, Newberry Chapter President

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO KYLE TADLOCK ON YOUR HS GRADUATION

Aug 27

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2016 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Graduates, Our Family History, Philadelphia, PA Chapter, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments

 

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Kyle Tadlock, son of Eric Tadlock and Lisa Alsop graduated on June 18th from Architecture & Design Charter High School with good grades. Kyle is a grandson of Doloris Tadlock of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle. CONGRATS KYLE!!!

 

Submitted by Doloris Tadlock of the Philadelphia Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle

 

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CONGRATS TO CIERRA S. TADLOCK ON HER RECENT GRADUATION

Aug 27

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2016 WLH Newsletter, Announcements, Graduates, Our Family History, Philadelphia, PA Chapter, WLH Youth On The Rise | No Comments

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Cierra S. Tadlock, daughter of Andre and Tarita Tadlock of Philadelphia and granddaughter of Doloris Tadlock, graduated recently from Abington Hospital School of Nursing as a Licensed Nurse. Congratulations Nurse Cierra!!!

Respectfully Submitted by Doloris Tadlock of the Philadelphia Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle

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NEWS FROM MICHAEL A. COOPER OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE WLH FAMILY REUNION CIRCLE

Aug 27

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2016 WLH Newsletter, Our Family History, Philadelphia, PA Chapter | No Comments

 

 

Michael Cooper

Michael Cooper states he is enjoying life and is Thankful that he has been gaining seniority on his job.  He has been with the Prison System of Philadelphia, PA for the past six years.  Most of all he’s glad he gets to go home at the end of his workday.  He states he is still practicing karate as a hobby and enjoys dancing. Michael says he is looking forward to our upcoming Family Reunion and seeing all of the family. 

Respectfully Submitted by Michael A. Cooper

 

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SORROWFULLY WE INFORM YOU OF THE PASSING OF LOLA W. BEATTY OF PHILADELPHIA, PA

Aug 27

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2016 WLH Newsletter, Obituaries, Our Family History, Philadelphia, PA Chapter | No Comments

img017 (2)Regretfully, we inform you of the passing of Lola Winnifred Beatty, who succumbed on December 21, 2015.

Lola was a daughter of Beatrice Beatty and The Late, Robert Beatty, Sr. of Spartanburg, SC.  She was one of 10 siblings.  She and her mother and siblings, including Philadelphia Chapter member, the Late, Emmanuel ‘Buddy Love’ Beatty attended many of our WLH Family Reunions.

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Respectfully Submitted by Marie Hodge Griffin of the Philadelphia Chapter WLH Family Reunion Circle

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FAMILY NEWS FROM THE COLUMBUS, OHIO CHAPTER OF THE WILSON LAKE HERBERT FAMILY REUNION CIRCLE

Aug 18

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2016 WLH Newsletter, Announcements, Columbus, OH Chapter, Obituaries, Our Family History | No Comments

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FAMILY HISTORY IN PHOTOGRAPHS from Family Members and from the book by Harnetha Crump Collins

Jan 12

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2016 WLH Newsletter, Columbus, OH Chapter, Family History in Photos from family, Greenville, SC Chapter, LAKE FAMILY NEWSLETTERS - Columbus, Ohio, Newberry, SC Chapter, Norristown, PA Chapter, Our Family History, Philadelphia, PA Chapter, SPEARMAN FAMILY NEWSLETTER ---- NEWBERRY ROOTS, Special Family Photos, Tombstones, Washington, DC Chapter | No Comments

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Additional photos to be added. 

Please send me your photos with information.  Email to–  herbertfm2@gmail.com. 

Thank you in advance.

 

 

The Wilson's: Thomas, Ned, David and Mary

The Wilson’s: Thomas, Ned, David and Mary.  Their parents were George Wilson and Laura Spearman Wilson

The Wilson’s:  Thomas, Ned, David and Mary.

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Their parents were — 

George Wilson and Laura Spearman Wilson.

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Burr Lake, husband of Mary Wilson Lake. They were the parents of nine children: Bessie, Osborne, Alfred, Earl, Mary Louvenia, Laura, Murt and George Lake

Burr Lake, husband of Mary Wilson Lake. They were the parents of nine children: Bessie, Osborne, Alfred, Earl, Mary, Louvenia, Laura, Murt and George Lake

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Fletcher Herbert, husband of Bessie Lake Herbert (photo circa 1886)  They were the parents of: William, Willie Mae, Harnetha, Amos, Elijah, Elisha, Luecretia and Bessie

Doc023aBessie Lake Herbert, (above) wife of Fletcher Herbert. They were the parents of: William, Willie Mae, Harnetha, Amos, Elijah, Elisha, Luecretia and youngest daughter, Bessie

THE HARRIS SISTERS OF NEW YORK, NY

The Harris Sisters in Philadelphia

Photo below shows: Inez Floyd Wilson and husband, James Wilson with Bessie Lake Herbert

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Photo of George Lake (above) – He is the father of Oliver, James, Asbury, George, Raymond, Henry Earle, Charles, Forest Lake (Pig) and one daughter, Margaree.

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*********Photo above is at our Eighth WLH Family Reunion in 1976 held in Greenville, SC for the Bi-centennial Birthday. Shown in photo are Willie Mae Lake Jeter (Aunt Will),  Myrtle (Murk) Lake, Mary (Dank) Lake Reeder, and Louvenia (Dude) Lake Harris. Rear shown: Bessie Lake Herbert, William Herbert and Charles Lake.

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Single photo below is of George Lake, father of Carolyn Lake King of the D.C. Chapter.  

Photo of couple below is of Sarah Jannie Wilson McDow & husband, Demonthenes McDow, co-founders of our Family Reunions.

Photo below taken in 1974 at the 6th WLH Family Reunion held in Newberry, SC.  Shown are:

4th row: Ephraim Lake, Jr., Robert Jenkins,

3rd row: Patsy Robinson, Doug Watson and Forrest Werts, Sr.

2nd row: Bessie G. Lake, Alice Robinson, Foster Robinson, Ephraim Lake, Sr. (Bus) and Rose Anna Hill Lake.

1st row: Barbara Lake Jenkins, Michael E. Werts, Inez P. Werts, Forrest Werts, III, & Anthony Werts.

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WLH Family Reunion Norristown, PA Chapter,  established  1983 at the 15th Annual Reunion.  Above: Ephriam Lake, Jr., James Lake,  James Wilson and Henry E. Lake. 

Photo above shows  Chapter Presidents at the 1991 WLH Family Reunion held by the Newark, NJ Chapter in 1991 at the 23rd Annual Reunion. Shown in photo are: Ephraim Lake, Jr., James Lake, Henry Earl Lake, Eula Coleman, Forest Werts, Sr., James Wilson and Ralph Herbert, Sr. **Click on photo to see full photo, then click  on left arrow to go back to page. 

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Photo below is of the Eighth WLH Family Reunion held in Greenville, SC for the Bi-centennial Birthday.  The host family dressed in native attire of the 17th & 18th century.  The Herbert name was added to the Circle at this Reunion as a result of Bessie Lake Herbert, the oldest living daughter of Mary Wilson Lake.  Shown below are Henry Earl Lake, Raymond Lake, George Lake, (  ). (Pig) , Margaree Lake Burdine, (Mom), Charles Lake.

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Demontheses McDow;

Patricia Lake, daughter of Lossie Mae Lake & Earl Lake & Louvenia (Aunt Dude) Lake Harris

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 Fletcher & Mary Herbert; Horatio, Henry, & Raymond Lake, Sr. & Leroy Herbert; Barbara Lake Jenkins, Ralph Herbert, Sr.

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Marcellus Coleman reported that many of the photos above are from photos he won at one of our WLH Family Reunion Auctions. 

The photos were submitted by Raymond Wilson, Sr.

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PHOTO BELOW WAS SENT BY MICHAEL LEE OF AKRON, OHIO.  (posted 9/15/2016)

SHOWN IN PHOTO ARE: GEORGE LAKE OF WASHINGTON, DC; RAYMOND LAKE OF THEN OF FLUSHINGS, NEW YORK; EARNEST HERBERT OF PHILADELPHIA, PA; EARTHA JETER LEE, ROBERT JETER AND WILLA MAE HERBERT JETER OF AKRON, OHIO;  RALPH HERBERT AND FLETCHER HERBERT OF PHILADELPHIA, PA. CIRCA, 1970’s. Click on photo to see full pic, then click back on left arrow to return to page.

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(PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY CORRECTIONS TO BE MADE AND SEND ME YOUR PHOTOS WITH INFORMATION)

 Email to herbertfm2@gmail.com.  

Thank you in advance.

 

 

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PHOTO BELOW IS OF FLETCHER, WILLIAM (JR.), RALPH (SR.) AND JOHN ROBERT HERBERT AT THE HOME OF WILLIAM HERBERT, JR. ON SEPTEMBER 2, 1975 DURING THE WILSON LAKE HERBERT’S 7th FAMILY REUNION- (THE FIRST ONE HELD IN PHILADELPHIA, PA.) (posted 9/21/2016)      

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PHOTO  BELOW IS OF WILLIAM & SUSIE HERBERT’S FAMILY. IT WAS TAKEN ON A SUNDAY AFTER CHURCH IN 1993.  *********

SHOWN BELOW ARE: (top to bottom)

Jack & Sophia Herbert Todd; Ralph Herbert, Jr.; Mary Aydlett Herbert; Darryl, Dara & Susie P. Herbert; Earnest Herbert, Jr.;

William Herbert, III; Latoya Herbert; Andre Herbert; Cindy Boekhoudt Herbert; Corvetta Herbert Hollingsworth; Pamela Herbert; Denise, Christopher & Denzel Herbert; Lisa Robinson Herbert; Michael A. Cooper, Jr.;

Fletcher & Christopher Herbert, Jr.; Ralph Herbert, Sr. & Aaron Herbert; William Herbert, Sr. & Joshua Todd; Amy Herbert; Lakeisha Hollingsworth; Susie A.  Herbert & Latanya Hollingsworth & Andrew Herbert; William Herbert, Jr. & Christopher Calloway and Earnest Herbert, Sr.

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