Dec 20
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ADDITIONAL INFO REGARDING 45TH ANNUAL WLH FAMILY REUNION
GET READY FOR OUR WILSON, LAKE, HERBERT 45TH ANNUAL FAMILY REUNION NEXT LABOR DAY WEEKEND. SOMETHING GREAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO !!!
Respectfully Submitted by Margaree Lake Burdine of the Greenville, SC Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FAMILY MEMBERS ON THEIR SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS–
THE ROBINSON FAMILY GROUP
ROBINSON GROUP PROPERTIES
Respectfully Submitted by Marcus Robinson of the Greenville, SC Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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Charmayne, Isaiah & Alexia, 2009
Hi Family, Our oldest daughter will get her CNA– Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate and she is only a senior in high school. When she finishes she will go to USC– University of South Carolina for nursing. Our middle baby is a junior and trying to get her cosmetology license and our baby boy is trying to get in fine arts for drawing . . . me! I just started a new job as a distance learning coordinator…at Southern Wesleyan University . . . I instruct Professors how to teach online and I’m developing their online college for associates and bachelors programs. I’m also teaching computer classes at church called CLICK. . . My hubby. . . got a 10 yr old artist rappin,–(Red Swagg Entertainment) – . . she’s awesome….her name is Jelly! . . . that’s it for us, luv yah!
(See Video– a production by Red Swagg Entertainment’s, Randy & LaShonn Edmunds. Congratulations LaShonn & Randy from your family!)
Respectfully Submitted by LaShonn & Randy Edmunds of the Greenville, SC Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle (Posted 8/2012)
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Photo of Bob Jeter and Raymond Lake at WLH Family Reunion 2011 in Columbus, Ohio
Bob Jeter of Akron, Ohio, says Hello to everyone! He says he was sick but is glad to say he is doing a whole lot better now. Thank the Good Lord!
Respectfully Submitted by Robert Jeter of Akron, Ohio
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: RECENT UPDATE TO THE WEBSITE FAMILY DIRECTORY PAGE :
The family directory page should be more user friendly and allow members quick and easy access to profile information to all members to build family relationships.
Hello Family,
I wanted to let you all know how wonderful and blessed I feel to be part of such a well connected and organized family and heritage. As I read through the posts and review our family’s history I can’t help but to know who I am and where I come from. Identity is so important to us as a race and as a family. Our children present today and for generations to come will look and read and realize they are not just a random event, but a purposed and powerful human being and that they are part of a great force on earth (our Family) that they are loved and that they are not alone. By God’s Grace and Divine purpose he created us in his image and made us as one family and one heritage to impact each other and those around us for the good of all. That is the intended purpose for this website/newsletter.
Thank you all for sharing your life stories, photos, videos and events and making this website something that will impact our family and only strengthen us for years to come to be an even greater force of family and love for many years to come.
I only ask one thing for each of us to do as members of this website, newsletter and as a family member.
As you take the time to visit the site frequently:
Please visit your profile page and update it with all of your information and add or email us your favorite photo of you or your family to complete the profile:
1. Complete the First and Last name fields.
2. Complete the bio section by telling us about yourself and family.
3. email Mary Herbert your photo or family portrait to add to your profile.
4. Visit the Family Directory page and get to know other members in our family locally and abroad
5. * Please be encouraged to leave positive and inspiring comments often to post that impact you and your household
6. Your comments and posts will become apart of your profile and allow you to connect with others. * To view sample Profile pages to see how comments will be displayed and linked visit Mary Herbert’s or Devin Haley’s profile display in the Family Directory .
Please be generous with your time and efforts in completing your profiles and sending in your profile photos. We really want this to be a complete directory and great tool for the family to learn, grow and love together on each other.
Please be blessed and keep God First in all things.
Devin Haley,
WLH Newsletter Website Administrator and Developer,
How to edit/update your profile:
1. Upper right hand corner of page after logged in you see a greeting and your name
2. Place cursor over your name to see drop down menue
3. Click Edit My Profile
4. Update all the information as needed
5. Please be sure to save updates when done
6. * Please locate and upload your photo or family portrait to your Profile and be sure to hit save changes
7. Visit Family Directory page and view your completed profile and photos and make changes as needed
8. Feel free to update your profile as often as desired.
Thank you,
DMH
I would like to add that Fletcher and I have very fond memories of Sukie coming to Philadelphia sharing and caring along with her uncle- Uncle George Lake and other family from Washington, DC. They were both two of the most wonderful family members anyone could ever have. With Love, Mary & Fletcher Herbert.
Respectfully Submitted by Rolando Mann Smith of the Washington, DC Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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Fletcher & Amos admiring the Garden
Buster says he’s the boss around here!
AMOS (TINY) HERBERT SAID HE IS GETTING READY FOR THE WINTER AND LOOKING FORWARD TO A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DINNER WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS. HIS FAMILY IS EXPECTING TO ENJOY A BOUNTIFUL HARVEST!
LOOK AT ALL THE BEAUTIFUL VEGGIES: MUSTARD, TURNIP, AND COLLARD GREENS. THERE IS ALSO WATER CABBAGE AND BROCCOLI IN THE GARDEN.
AMOS SAID HIS DAD, THE LATE, AMOS HERBERT, SR., MANY YEARS AGO SHOWED HIM ONCE HOW TO PLANT THE SEEDS, LAY OUT, CULTIVATE AND TEND A GARDEN. JUST LOOK AT HOW HIS GARDEN HAS GROWN AS A RESULT OF HIS HARD WORK!
PATRICIA AND AMOS ARE SO PROUD OF THEIR GARDEN!
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Respectfully Submitted by Amos and Patricia Herbert of the Greenville Chapter of the Wilson, Lake & Herbert Family Reunion Circle.
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Gardening is a matter of your enthusiasm holding up until your back gets used to it. ~Author Unknown
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A GREENVILLE, SC – PHILADELPHIA, PA CONNECTION
Back in 1928 and in the early 1940’s the upcoming Gospel Group, The Dixie Hummingbirds, was formed by James B. Davis in Greenville, South Carolina, and was later led by lead singer, Ira Tucker. At one time before they went professional while still students, their stage name was The Sterling High School Quartet. The group who was loved and admired by many began to be imitated by musicians such as Jackie Wilson and James Brown and also by the doo wop groups such as The Cardinals, The Falcons and The Orioles. Ira Tucker of the group made it known that his group was the first to use birds as their names.
The Dixie Hummingbirds who became increasingly nationally known traveled in neighboring states and throughout the north. In 1942 they made Philadelphia, Pennsylvania their home. Additionally some family members who were originally from Newberry, S.C. left Greenville and relocated in Philadelphia – North Philadelphia, during the late 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.
William Herbert and Susie Williams came from Greenville, S.C. around 1935. They later met in Philadelphia and were married; Susie’s parents: Lawson and Vinnie Williams came to Philadelphia; Susie’s sister, Alice Williams McField and her husband migrated to Philadelphia; and William introduced his sister Harnetha Herbert to her soon to be husband, Horace Crump in Philadelphia, PA. There were other members of the Wilson, Lake and Herbert family who moved from Newberry and Greenville, SC to Philadelphia, PA also. They were Elizabeth Herbert (Mother Bethel AME Church); Carrie Herbert; Margaret Herbert; Alfred Wilson (Cousin Boy); Elisha Herbert and Luecretia Herbert (White Rock Baptist Church)- they belonged to different other churches in the Philadelphia Area.
Second Pilgrim Baptist Church’ congregation and members of the community consisted of many former residents of Greenville, SC. Their church home, located at 15th & Poplar Streets, is where they could often hear The Dixie Hummingbirds sing. The group were also frequently in concert at the MET, Broad and Poplar Streets appearing with other well known Gospel Groups.
The Dixie Hummingbirds were honored in 2005 by the Mural Arts Program of Philadelphia with a large painted mural across the street from Second Pilgrim Baptist Church. The mural is one of more than 3000 murals that are proudly displayed around the City of Philadelphia.
To view the mural and read about this dedication, hold down Ctrl + Click this link: http://explorer.muralarts.org/#/mural/dixie_hummingbirds
Respectfully Submitted by Mary Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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“it’s a small world after all”
Author: Unknown
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PHOTO OF RAYMOND LAKE, JR. & SR. taken APRIL, 2008
Quotes Dedicated to Raymond Lake, Sr.
“Raymond, You are the Patriarch of the family that I’m proud to be part of- You’re not just the perfect Father in Law but also a great Friend and we all enjoy being in your company. GOD has blessed you with a great personality. Keep on smiling, your smile is contagious.” Love, from Rima Lake
“If I had to choose a father, I could not have chosen any other, any better, because you are not only a loving father-you are also good brother, a brother that I never had” Love, from Raymond Lake, Jr.
“You are the tallest and greatest father & grandfather of our life” Love, from Brenda & Shea
Raymond was honored by all of his loving family including his children, grandchildren, sister, cousins, nieces and nephews at this years Wilson, Lake and Herbert Family Reunion Banquet.
EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND!
Respectfully Submitted by Rima and Raymond Lake, Jr. and Brenda and Shea of the Greenville, SC Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle
TO VIEW COMMENTS ABOUT RAYMOND LAKE, CLICK ON 2 COMMENTS ABOVE!
SOME OF THE FAMILY WHO WERE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE REPAST FOR AUNT GRACE IN GREENVILLE, S.C. November 11, 2010 
Respectfully Submitted by Mary Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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