Respectfully Submitted by Gloria Leaks Gaymon of the Spearman Family Newsletter and Newberry Roots Newsletter of Philadelphia, PA
Thank you Gloria for your wonderful presentation at our WLH Family Reunion Banquet.
We truly appreciate you sharing your numerous researched genealogy documents making the history of our Wilson Lake Herbert Family come alive.
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The Blessings of a Big Family
The blessings of a big family are only seen by a few A few of the chosen ones that God has given this blessing too
The blessings are so numerous it’s hard to even start to number or to name them but they all hold a place in the heart
The heart of every person in a big family is unique it’s uniqueness makes us special and should not be critiqued
The memories that are made are more precious than gold from babies to weddings from young and to old
From grandparents to grandchildren and everyone in between the many special relationships that are built and could have never been foreseen
Thank you God for my big family I will treasure through the good times and bad the memories could not be measured
Thank you God for birthdays, simple get-togethers and even the tears for I pray that these blessings last many, many more years
To have a big family can be a lot of work, not just play but life is too short so I THANK GOD FOR MY BIG FAMILY TODAY!
By Jennifer L. Sylvester
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Respectfully Submitted by Mary Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
(Information borrowed from the internet)
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News from Sherlynne Lake of Atlanta, Georgia:
After becoming an empty nester, I moved from Ohio to Atlanta to pursue my dream of becoming a nail educator, a celebrity nail technician and opening a franchise nail school along with opening a Beauty Salon. I thank God I was able to accomplish this this year.
My daughter Raven Chambers welcomed princess Imani A. Wright on May 26, 2016. She is a sweet adorable baby. (Photos below are of me with my wonderful grandchildren.) Our lovely 2-year old is Layla Brielle Johnson and our 6-year old is Jaehdyn Zymir Coleman. They are the children of my daughter, Raven, grandchildren of Sherlynne Lake, great grandchildren of Sylvia D. Lake and great-great grandchildren of the late, Barbara Lake Jenkins.
My grandson, Jaehdyn Coleman was promoted to 1st grade and plays little league football for the Columbus Raiders.
Congrats Sherlynne, Continued Blessings!
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Hello Cousin Mary,
I wanted to take a moment and share my story: Back in October 2015, I decided to step away from my corporate job after 8 years of service as a Branch Manager. After no longer feeling fulfilled I decided to trust the masters plan, so I stepped out on faith. Only to see that God’s promise is always true, he said he would never leave you, nor forsake you, but he will supply your needs! So with that I started my new journey. I’m now building my own financial services business, educating families on the importance of making and saving money, which I love so much. Also my most prized possession is my new book called Keep Calm It’s Simply Your Journey released early this year in April 2016. I’m so excited to be a part of such a great family Wilson, Herbert, and Lake Family. I love you all and continue to be awesome!
Love, Retha Louis
Great Granddaughter of Willie Mae Jeter
Granddaughter of Eartha Lee
Daughter of Melvin Lee
Niece of Marquita Lee
Congratulations Retha, Continued Blessings!
To order Retha’s book, “Keep Calm It’s Simply YOUR JOURNEY” go to Amazon.com.
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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. 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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Mary Wilson Lake
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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
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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
Bessie 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
Photo below shows: Inez Floyd Wilson and husband, James Wilson with Bessie Lake Herbert
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.
*********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.
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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Respectfully Submitted by Wm. A. Herbert, III, Wilson Lake Herbert, Philadelphia Chapter President
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UPCOMING 2016 SPEARMAN FAMILY REUNION INFORMATION
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Respectfully Submitted by Gloria Leaks Gaymon of Philadelphia, Editor of Newberry Roots Newsletter
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