Xavier C Tadlock-Harrell
Xavier C Tadlock-Harrell of Newark, Delaware was promoted to the 8th grade at Shue-Medill Middle School. Xavier will be attending Boy Scout Camp at Camp Rodney, Black Rock Summer Camp, and volunteering at Ogletown Baptist Church.
Respectfully Submitted,
Stephanie Tadlock, Member Philadelphia Chapter
Newark, Delaware
Kyrie M. Tadlock-Jackson
Kyrie M. Tadlock-Jackson of Newark, Delaware graduated from John Dickinson High School on June 6, 2009. Kyrie will be attending Neuman University in Aston, PA. Her plan major will be Communication and a minor in Business Management.
Kyrie's Prom Picture
Respectfully Submitted,
Stephanie Tadlock, Member Philadelphia Chapter
The 2009 Family Reunion Gathering
Greetings, peace and blessings to all of our wonderful family members- It is with great pleasure that we are once again able to be involved in putting together our 2009 WLH Family Newsletter as we celebrate our Forty-First Annual Wilson, Lake & Herbert Family Reunion this Labor Day Weekend.
Raddison Columbia SC
Our Reunion this year, sponsored by our Newberry, SC Chapter, will be held in Columbia, SC, on September 5-6, 2009. We will be staying at the beautiful Radisson Hotel Columbia, 2100 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, 1-800-333-3333. We will have an activity filled weekend which includes Saturday morning breakfast at the hotel; afternoon family cookout evening get-togethers; Sunday morning church service; Family Reunion Banquet; Executive Committee Meeting and other gatherings.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary A. Herbert
Deaths of some Influential African Americans over the past year – September ’08 to September ‘09
Levi Stubbs
Levi Stubbs, age 72, the Four Tops lead singer, who possessed one of the most dynamic and emotive voices of all the Motown singers, died October 17, 2008. He had been ill recently and died in his sleep at the Detroit house he shared with his wife, said Dana Meah, the wife of a grandson.
Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba, age 76, South African singer, civil rights activist against apartheid and Grammy Award winner for best folk recording: An Evening with Belafonte/Makeba. She was married previously to South African Jazz Trumpeter, Hugh Masekela and in the late 60’s early to the Leader of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, Stokely Carmichael. She died of a heart attack in Italy after performing one of her most famous songs- “Pata Pata” on November 10, 2008.
Odetta
Odetta, age 77, Voice of the Civil Rights Movement. She was a folk singer with the powerful voice who moved audiences and influenced fellow musicians for a half-century died on December 2, 2008. Odetta died of heart disease at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Eartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt, age 81, a sultry singer, dancer and actress who rose from South Carolina cotton fields to become an international symbol of elegance and sensuality died December 25, 2008. Andrew Freedman said Kitt, who was recently treated at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, died in Connecticut of colon cancer.
J. Max Bond, Jr
J. Max bond, Jr., age 73, was one of the most influential African American architects. He was one of a few black architects of national prominence. He died on February 18, 2009 of cancer. At his death he was a partner in charge of the museum portion of the National September 11th Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center. Also he was a professor at City College in NY and at Columbia University. With his firm, Bond, Ryder he led architects in the 1970 project –Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Non Violent Social Change in Atlanta, GA; the Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in Alabama.
John Hope Franklin
John Hope Franklin, 94, on March 26, 2009. Distinguished and revered, historian, scholar and professor and author of the book, From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African Americans. He was Professor Emeritus of the University of Chicago. Dr. Franklin received degrees from Fisk University and Harvard University.
Wayman Tisdale
Wayman Tisdale, age: 44. Wherever Wayman Tisdale went, whatever he was doing, chances were he was smiling. Tisdale was a three-time All-American at the University of Oklahoma in the mid-1980s before playing a dozen years in the NBA and later becoming an accomplished jazz musician- a smooth jazz bass guitarist. Wayman lost a two year battle with cancer on May 15, 2009.
(Judy Lake (Sukie) was on the Wayman Tisdale Jazz Cruise in January, 2009. She said, “I had a ball. There were no children on this cruise and the jazz was 24/7. I also celebrated the inauguration of President Obama on the cruise. We had a great celebration.” For more info & photos, click on the category- WLH World Travelers)
Koko Taylor
Koko Taylor, age 80, a sharecropper’s daughter whose regal bearing and powerful voice earned her the sobriquet “Queen of the Blues,” died after complications from surgery on June 3, 2009.
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson, Age 50, the sensationally gifted “King of Pop” who emerged from childhood superstardom to become the entertainment world’s most influential singer and dancer died Thursday, June 25, 2009. He was described as the world’s greatest ever entertainer and was a double-inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records – including the “Most Successful Entertainer of All Time” with 13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles, and the sale of over 750 million records. He was also a noted philanthropist who donated millions of dollars to many charities he supported. He fostered love and peace through his music. His personal life generated significant controversy, however, with vitiligo of his skin and reported face lightening to even out his complexion, his facial surgeries and his unusual and child-like ways. Michael was accused of sexually molesting a boy at his Netherland Ranch home. He was acquitted at the trial. The day after Jackson died, the boy who brought the charges against him admitted that he lied to get money to escape poverty-that his father put him up to it. Michael Jackson was loved by many. His memorial service was broadcast live around the world and was watched by over one billion people.
Judi Ann Mason, whose precocious success as a playwright brought her to network television as one of the first female African-American sitcom writers and one of the youngest television writers of any race or either sex, died on July 8, 2009 in Los Angeles. She was 54.The cause was a ruptured aorta, the Writers Guild of America, West, said in a news release. Ms. Mason was just 19 and a student at Grambling State College in Louisiana when she wrote “Livin’ Fat,” a comedy about a struggling black family in a Southern city whose members find their lives changed and values challenged when one of them accidentally discovers a cache of stolen money from a bank robbery. The play was produced off Broadway in 1976 by the Negro Ensemble Company, but even before that, it won a comedy award sponsored by the Kennedy Center and the television producer Norman Lear. Mr. Lear then hired her as a writer for the series “Good Times,” a broad comedy spinoff of “Maude” about the family of Maude’s former housekeeper, Florida Evans. It starred Esther Rolle, John Amos and Jimmie Walker. Ms. Mason went on to write for a number of popular television series, including “Sanford,” a vehicle for Redd Foxx that was a sequel to “Sanford and Son”; “A Different World,” the “Cosby Show” spinoff set at a black college; the popular prime-time soap “Beverly Hills 90210”; and “I’ll Fly Away,” a dramatic series set in the 1950s South that focused on a successful white lawyer (Sam Waterston) and the black woman (Regina Taylor) who cares for his children. For the movies, Ms. Mason was a writer of “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit,” starring Whoopi Goldberg.
E. Lynn Harris
E. Lynn Harris, age 54, died Thursday July 23, 2009 while on a business trip to Los Angeles, California, said Laura Gilmore, his publicist. The author, who introduced millions of readers to the “invisible life” of black gay men, was a literary pioneer whose generosity was as huge as his courage. E. Lynn Harris touched fans with his courage and his kindness. Harris wrote a series of novels that exposed readers to characters rarely depicted in literature: black, affluent gay men who were masculine, complex and, sometimes, tormented. Keith Boykin, an author and friend, said Harris encouraged the black community to talk openly about homosexuality.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary A. Herbert, Editor
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
— Dr. Seuss (Happy Birthday to You!)
Birthdays Are Special and So Are You!
January Birthdays
1/1Matthew Herbert
1/2Tracey Weathers
1/2Khalilulla Frank
1/6 Karen Lake
1/9Michelle Herbert Epps
1/10Ralph Herbert
1/11 Sherlynne Lake
1/13 Sheniece Lattimore
1/13 Retha Louis
1/15 Olivia (Libby) Lake Officer
1/15 Dara E. Herbert
1/15 Melissa Haley
1/15Lynn Herbert
1/17 Babette B. Jones
1/18Kerry Fitts, I
1/19 Joanie Haley McCullon
1/19 Todd Johnson
1/20Shubby Wheelan
1/20 Louise Brown
1/21Michele A. Lake
1/25 Rolando Mann Smith
1/27Damara Rattigan
1/27 Eddie Dean
1/27
February Birthdays
2/2 Jenela Lake Dean
2/5 Sabrina Hawkins-Chambers
2/5 Fatima Hawkins-Chambrs
2/5 Whitney Smith
2/5 Benjamin Delaney
2/6 Jabari Lake
2/7 Darryl Fitts, Sr.
2/8 Stephen Israel Herbert
2/10 Eric Longshore
2/11 Jareena Herbert
2/15 Andrew Randolph Herbert
2/15 Ibrahim Muhammad
2/16 Delores Lake-Knight
2/17 T’Ara Renee Dickens
2/17 Henry (Pookie) Lake
2/19 Roy B. Herbert
2/19 Rima Lake
2/19 Sinaiya Herbert
2/20 Ethelda Brown
2/23 Darryl Fletcher Herbert
2/23 Michael William Herbert, Sr.
2/27 Kyle Tadlock
2/28 Jeremiah Elisha Logan
March Birthdays
3/2 Troy Mobley
3/3 Karen Davis Lattimore
3/3 Butch (Raymond) Lake
3/10 Sophia Herbert (Todd)
3/10 Janie Griffin
3/11 Kizmier J. Fitts
3/12 Carolyn King
3/12 Javon James
3/12 Shonn Herbert Edmunds
3/13 Darryll M. Herbert
3/16 Denise (Nessie) King
3/17 Charles (Chuck) Lake
3/18 Terrance Hairston
3/19 Emmanuel Beatty
3/19 Billy Downs
3/20 Ronald James
3/21 Andre C. Tadlock, Sr.
3/21 Salimah Muhammad
3/22 Susie Williams-Herbert
3/26 Rodney Herbert
3/26 Justin Haley
3/29 Sameerah James
3/30 Sherre Davis
3/30 Erica Wilson
April Birthdays
4/7 Devin Haley
4/7 Evangeline Lake
4/7 Latonya Corvetta Hollingsworth
4/8 Horatio Lake
4/10 Mary Dogan Herbert
4/14 Clifford Nathaniel Logan, III
4/15 Michaiah Haley
4/15 Samuel Hairston, IV
4/16 Peter Subert
4/16 Evan Herbert
4/20 Jadira Hairston
4/22 Taron Herbert
4/26 Richard Tadlock
Enjoy Your Special Day!
May Birthdays
5/1 Amy Elizabeth Herbert
5/1 Kyra Denise Lynn Herbert
5/1 Derrick Mobley
5/4 Felicia Anderson
5/6 Angela Brown
5/7 Jackie Hudson Duncan
5/7 Virginia Livingston
5/7 Carl Lake
5/7 Victoria Talley
5/11 Lavette Fitts
5/12 Tatiana Angila Logan
5/12 Caron Norwood
5/13 Eric M. Tadlock, Sr.
5/14 Kym Werts
5/15 Patricia Herbert
5/16 Jackie Davis
5/18 Kerry Fitts, Sr.
5/20 Denise Jones Herbert
5/22 Christopher (Kareem) Wayne Herbert, Jr.
5/26 Phillip (Phil) Lake
5/26 Benjamin Dickens
5/26 Gary Hinkle, II
5/28 Roxanne Herbert
5/28 John Little
5/28 Jamina Herbert
5/29 Ralph Herbert, Jr.
5/29 Craig Collins
June Birthdays
6/2 Darryl Fitts, Jr.
6/4 Rodney Herbert, Jr.
6/5 Fletcher Herbert
6/7 Gloria Leaks Gaymon
6/9 Andre Tadlock, Jr.
6/10 Doris Lake Walker
6/12 Sahqana L. Hawkins-Chambers
6/12 Mary Ann Lake
6/13 Nafis Muhammad
6/14 Veda Perry
6/18 Xavior C. Tadlock-Harrell
6/18 Jacqueline Haley Tinsdal
6/19 Michael Anthony Cooper
6/19 Sherryl Herbert
6/19 Shenequa Davis
6/22 Curtis Epps
6/23 Lando Lake
6/24 Raymond Herbert
6/26 Johnnie Smith
6/27 Jessica H. Wheelan
6/27 Kerry L. Fitts, Jr.
6/29 Devon Officer
6/29 Regina Fitts
6/29 Joshua Isaiah Todd
6/30 Darryl Werts
July Birthdays
7/1 Marcus Weathers
7/1 Sanita Herbert
7/2 Frances Lake
7/3 Terri Walker
7/3 William A. Herbert, III
7/4 James Hawkins-Chambers
7/5 Joyce Mangum
7/6 Cierra Tadlock
7/6 Saquina Herbert
7/7 Shanequa Hawkins-Chambers
7/7 Madeline Jones
7/9 Renee McCord
7/9 Tara Culbreath
7/9 Todd Culbreath
7/10 Edward Culbreath
7/10 Forest C. Lake, Jr.
7/10 Kijuan Smith
7/11 Leroy Herbert
7/11 Christopher Wayne Herbert, Sr.
7/14 Jordan Jair Todd
7/16 Shaquile Herbert
7/17 Neddy Lake
7/17 Marcus Robinson
7/17 Lavera Herbert
7/18 Lisa Herbert O’Branty
7/18 Eric M. Tadlock, III
7/19 Tamika Herbert Quao
7/19 Precious Herbert
7/21 Kyrie M. Tadlock-Jackson
7/21 Janeal Hairston
7/24 Malinda Lake Robinson
7/26 Jackie Herbert
7/30 Jaionne Haley
7/30 Ari Kaleb Werts
7/31 Travis Morris
7/31 Denise Anderson
7/31 Elijah Muhammad
August Birthdays
8/3 Bettye Herbert
8/3 James Hawkins, Jr.
8/5 Jacqueline Tindal
8/5 Lakeisha Herbert
8/7 Keith Todd-Dickens
8/8 Anthony Thurston
8/9 Earnest Herbert, Jr.
8/9 Taleasa Herbert
8/11 Robin H. James
8/11 Warren Todd Fitts
8/13 Orneatha Lake-Ingram
8/16 Charles Crowder
8/17 Barbara Herbert Rogers
8-18 Siarra Haley Verdell
8/23 Vickie Lake
8/24 Raymond Herbert, Jr.
8/25 Marlin Weathers
8/27 Bessie Brown
8/27 Fajr Hairston Muhammad
8/29 Latoya Hollingsworth Logan
8/31 Earnest Herbert, Sr.
September Birthdays
9/1 Tanya Henry
9/2 Rasheed Herbert
9/2 Deborah Herbert
9/2 Khloe Navi Snell
9/9 Sumiyah Abul Rasheed
9/11 Amirah fitts
9/11 Carolyn King (Bootsey’s wife)
9/14 Anthony Werts
9/17 Doloris Herbert Tadlock
9/17 Lisa Poe Dickens
9/17 Roger Henry
9/19 Saleema Herbert
9/20 Gerald Smith
9/20 Stephanie Regina Herbert
9/21 Margaree Lake Burdine
9/23 Andrea Herbert
9/23 Ivanna Marie Smith
9/24 Pamela Herbert Lee
9/24 Stacy Haley Verdell
9/24 Shawn Henry
9/27 Sheila Crowder Mobley
9/27 Tracey Champion
9/27 Jocelyn Haley
9/27 Elijah Tadlock
9/28 Malikah Herbert
October Birthdays
10/2 Christopher R. Calloway
10/2 Tyrick Henry
10/7 Vanessa Harris
10/7 Teia Henry
10/11 Theodore Wilson
10/11 Stephanie Tadlock (Harrell)
10/11 Denzel H. L. Herbert
10/14 Shannon Davis
10/14 Christin Harris
10/15 Freddie Williams
10/17 Tracey Herbert
10/17 Willie (Skinny) Duncan
10/18 Beatrice Beatty
10/18 Jahmir Elisha Herbert-Mason
10/18 Misha Lake
10/20 Corvetta Herbert Hollingsworth
10/20 Natasha Nicole Epps
10/20 Florence Brown Collins
10-21 Todd Verdell
10/27 Mary Aydlett Herbert
10/27 Alexis Hawkins-Chambers
10/28 Heyward E. Herbert
10/30 Michael Knight
10/31 Devyn Mary Williams-Herbert
It’s Your Birthday, Make It A Great One!
November Birthdays
11/2 Samuel Hairston, III
11/4 Carmita Crowder Poe
11/5 Amirah Muhammad
11/5 Tracey Johnson
11/6 Joe (Bootsey) King
11/6 Nayser Rasheed Whaley Herbert
11/6 Jarmeelah Hairston
11/7 Patricia Haley Hawkins
11/9 Clifford Logan
11/11 Amos (Tiny) Herbert
11/12 Rose Lake Culbreath
11/12 Juanita Haley Newton
11/13 Michael William Herbert, Jr.
11/15 Jazell Haley Hudson
11/16 Michael S. Lee
11/18 Annette Borwn
11/19 Edward Ingram
11/20 Betty Wilson
11/22 Tina Haley
11/24 Tori Carletta Dickens
11/24 Thomas W. Snowden
11/27 Brian Sudler
11/27 Joseph Smith
11/28 Michael Knight, Jr.
11/29 Gary Hinkle
11/29 Melvin Lee
11/30 Niye-lah Nijae Morton-Battles
December Birthdays
12/1 Aaron Edward Herbert
12/3 Tiffany Knox Herbert
12/6 Reginald Wilson
12/6 Theresa Davis
12/7 Sean Sudler
12/7 Deborah Lake-Hinkle
12/11 Willie Mae Suber
12/15 Eric M. Tadlock, Jr.
12/15 Michael Wilson
12/17 Patricia (Tricia) Herbert
12/18 MarQuita Lee
12/22 James Hawkins
12/23 Amira Henry
12/24 Thelma Lake
12/24 Toni Henry Smith
12/25 Thomas (Teeter) Robinson
12/26 Khalid Hinkle
12/29 Gary Smith
12/30 Belton Mobley, Jr.
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President Barack Hussein Obama
The Biggest News Story Over The Past Year– from September, 2008 to September, 2009 was the campaign, election and inauguration of our 44th President of the United States of America, President Barack Hussein Obama. As Susie Williams Herbert said last year . . . “the man is Baad . . . ! ! !
Election Day, November 4th and Inauguration Day, January 20th were extremely happy days for the majority of Americans of all races as President Obama was overwhelmingly elected and sworn into office. Millions of people from around the world showed their approval of him. Black people were particularly elated as many of us thought we would never live to see the day that we would have an African American as President of the United States. Our ancestor’s, who fought so hard for our right to vote, would have loved to have seen this day.
President Obama has wasted no time – making many changes, addressing the many problems left behind by our previous administration. He has been continuing to address many issues since he took office which includes the economy, i.e., failed banks, the stock market, unemployment and mortgage foreclosures. His economic stimulus plan was passed and has shown some progress but it will take time to see real improvement. He is working on ending the Iraq war- bringing our troops home; passing healthcare reform-(which will provide quality affordable health care for every American); the War in Afghanistan; Korea’s threatened use of nuclear weapons; and finding a vaccine for Influenza A(H1N1) “swine flu” as soon as possible, as well as dealing with other issues.
Some of the other issues include President Obama having to address petty issues such as his killing a fly while being interviewed (he was criticized by PETA-People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals); the insistence of the “Birther’s” and many Republicans that he is not a US Citizen even though there is a legitimate Birth Certificate that indicates otherwise. His use of the words “acting stupidly” when referring to a Cambridge, MA policeman who arrested the prominent Black historian, Henry Louis Gates, in his own home. This was widely covered and pounced on by the media and those wishing to slow down our President’s progress. This was a distraction to President Obama’s work to put forward his Healthcare Reform Bill. And there were outright lies by some who were opposed to the Bill-they just didn’t want the President to succeed. Some say it has to do with pure racism. (I am so glad he has his wife, First Lady, Michelle Obama, with whom he can share his frustrations.)
During his travels since coming into office, our president has addressed the G20 (Group of 20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors); NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and EU Summits (European Union Summits).
In addition he had a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI for the first time at the Vatican after the G8 Summit in Italy. He has been encouraging diplomacy during his visits around the world as he traveled sometimes with his wife, First Lady, Michelle Obama and daughter’s Malia and Sasha, to such places as Canada, London, Paris, Czech Republic, Turkey, Iraq, Mexico City, Trinidad & Tobago, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Germany, Moscow, Italy and for the first time Ghana, as the first African American President ever to visit an African nation.
One of our President’s strongest supporters, Senator Ted Kennedy, passed away on 8/26/09 after a 15 month bout with brain cancer. During nearly 5 decades in the Senate, Senator Kennedy was a major force in passing important legislation as it related to Civil Rights, Health and the Economic advancement of Americans young and old. Many of us benefited from legislation that he initiated. He was also very instrumental in the election of President Obama and was a staunch supporter of helping our President pass his Health Care Reform Bill. In his Eulogy of Senator Ted Kennedy, President Obama described Kennedy as the “greatest legislator of our time.” Senator Kennedy’s leadership, vision and passion will be missed.
President Obama continues to face monumental tasks as Chief Executive Officer of our country but seems to be doing his job very well. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary A. Herbert
Editor
Disclaimer- The preceding information and commentary was referenced from news reports: TV and Radio; the Internet and Newspapers.Some of the opinions are the views of the Editor, but are not necessarily the views of the WLH Family.The Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family will not be held responsible for any of the above commentary.
Jul 12
WILSON- LAKE-HERBERT FAMILY CIRCLE
REUNION HISTORY
In October 1968, at the passing of Arthur (Red) Wilson, the oldest son of Ned and Lou Wilson, Mr. Demosthenes (Mac) McDow, the husband of Arthur’s baby sister, Sarah (Jannie) Wilson McDow, told the rest of the close family present at the time –James Wilson, Sr., Joe Wilson, Nathaniel Wilson, Lillie Wilson, and Marcellus Brooks to name a few, that he wanted to meet at James Wilson, Sr.’s home to discuss some family matters.
At this gathering, which was held at 435 Park Road, N.W., Washington, D.C., McDow stated that he would like to see the family start a reunion because the family should not wait for someone to pass before the family got together, but meet on happy occasions as well. Mr. McDow suggested having the reunion at his and Sarah’s home – 2609 Evergreen Road, Odenton, M.D. Sarah immediately volunteered to prepare Christmas dinner at their home to further discuss the matter with other family members. At this dinner, Sarah told everyone how important it was to have a family reunion because many of the family cousins did not know their kindred. It was decided that the Labor Day Holiday would always be the date.
Mr. James Wilson, Sr. interceded in getting the Lake Family to come down to Mac’s and Sarah’s home to help clean up and clear off the land for the reunion. James Wilson, Sr. was elected President, James Wilson, Jr. was elected 1st Treasurer, Lossie Mae Lake was elected 2nd Treasurer, Sarah McDow was elected Financial Secretary, Raymond Wilson was elected Recording Secretary.
Our History Is Now An Open Book. Will You Read It?
Thus, the first reunion was held during the Labor Day Holiday, September 1969, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Demonsthenes McDow. The menu for this awe-inspiring occasion included roast pig, barbecue goat, turkey, ham, chicken and a variety of other tasteful dishes. At this reunion, all the meats were cooked by Mac and some of the Lakes – Horatio, George, Jr., Willie B, Willie James, Timothy and Andrew to name a few. The salads and vegetables were prepared by Sarah McDow, Gladys Lake, Dorothy (Dot) Lake, Laura Lake, Patricia Lake and Doris Wilson to name a few. There were a host of relatives and friends in attendance at this event – bus loads of family and friends came in from Newberry and Greenville, SC and Philadelphia, PA. In addition, family members came from Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Detroit and California as well. Ernestine Lake’s son, James Williams, had a band and they played music on the back porch. All the young people danced in the back yard. Family slept on the floor and camped-out in the yard. James (Brother) Wilson, Jr. was the supervisor at the Masonic Hall at 10th and U Streets, N.W. where the first dinner was held on Sunday.
At the first reunion, the family circle consisted of only Wilsons and Lakes. In 1971, at the third reunion, in Greenville, SC, the Herberts joined the circle. As a result, the Wilson-Lake-Herbert Family Reunion Circle was formed!
This Is Our Family Tree. Will You Be A Living Branch And Connect With It?
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OUR ROOTS
“THE FAMILY TREE”
To the union of George Wilson and Laura Spearman four children were born,
MARY WILSON, NED WILSON, DAVID WILSON AND THOMAS WILSON
*Mary Wilson married Burr Lake, to this union nine children were born, BESSIE, AUSBORNE, AFT, (Alfred), EARL, MARY LUVINIA, LAURA, MURT and GEORGE.
*Ned Wilson married Lou Tucker, to this union four children were born, ARTHUR, LAURA, BELLE and LUCILLE. After the death of Lou Tucker,
*Ned Wilson married Carrie Boozer, to this union seven children were born, JOHN, JAMES, JOSEPH, LILLIE, ETHEL, SARA and NATHANIEL.
*David Wilson married Sudy Pend, to this union seven children were born, TOMAN (David), ROBERT, LAURA, KATIE, WOODROW, WILLIE, and FRED.
*Thomas Wilson married and to this union three children were born.
*John Wilson married Lucille and to this union two children were born, CARRIE MAE and JOHN, JR.
*James Wilson, Sr. married Inez Floyd, to this union nine children were born, ISABELLE, DORIS, JAMES, JR., WILLIAM B., JOSEPH, BESSIE, THEODORE, RAYMOND AND JANNIE.
*Joseph E. Wilson married Mattie, to this union two children were born, WILLIAM and JUANITA.
*Lillie Mae Wilson (no children)
*Ethel Wilson (deceased at age 12)
*Sara (Jannie) Wilson married Demonsthenes McDow, to this union one son was born, WILLIE JAMES.
*Nathaniel Wilson married Margaret, to this union two daughters were born, GERALDINE and BARBARA.
Nathaniel Wilson then married Margaret, to this union one son was born, NATHANIEL WILSON, JR.
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Taken from the Newberry Roots Newsletter, September, 2005 by Gloria Leaks Gayman
WILSON, LAKE, HERBERT FAMILY CIRCLE
The Wilson, Lake Herbert Family Circle has its origins from George Wilson and his wife Laura of Newberry, SC. Jane Spearman, age 52, the parent resided in the home with them during the 1870 census. George was born in 1845, Laura was born in 1847, George is buried at Little River Baptist Church’s old cemetery down the road with the rest of the Spearman’s. His son David is also buried there. George’s tombstone inscription states: March 2, 1845 to November 27, 1912.
George and Laura had four children: Mary Jane Wilson, born in 1867; David Wilson, born in 1868, Ned Wilson, born in 1870 and Thomas Wilson who was born in 1873.
Mary Jane Wilson married Burr Lake, son of Henry and Elizabeth Lake. Burr Lake was one of about 15 children. According to the 1900 and 1910 census records, there were a total of approximately 15 children that Burr and Mary had. According to the 1900 census, Mary had birthed 10 children, but only 7 were still living. George Henry was born in 1885; Bessie was born in 1886; Laura was born in 1889; Ernst was born in 1893; Osbourne was born in 1896; Mordia was born in 1897; Myrtle was born in 1893; Washington was born in 1900; Calvin was born in 1900; Mary was born in 1902 and Louvenia was born in 1902.
David Wilson, son of George and Laura Wilson, was married several times. According to the 1900 census, he was married to Saluda. Burried beside him at Little River Baptist church is Susan Wilson, listed as his wife. According to family tradition, he married Sudy Pend. Children of David Wilson were: Willie Wilson, born in 1893, Katie Belle Wilson, born in 1894, Monroe Wilson, born in 1898; Laura Wilson, born in 1900; David Wilson, Wood Wilson, Fred Wilson and Robert Wilson.
Ned Wilson, born in 1870, was married several times. His children were: Arthur Wilson, James Wilson, Laura Wilson, Belle Wilson, John Wilson, Joseph Wilson, Lucille Wilson, Ethel Wilson, Lillie Mae Wilson, Sara Wilson and Nathaniel Wilson.
Thomas Wilson was born in 1873. By 1900, according to the census records, he was on his third marriage. He was married to Frances, his third wife in 1900. His children were Viola Wilson, Luther Wilson and Lauren Wilson. Lauren married a Wise. She is buried at Little River Baptist Church’s old cemetary.
George Wilson was one of 12 children. By 1910, three of the twelve were still living. They were George Wilson, Riley Wilson and Reubin Wilson. Reubin married Lucretia Mingo, mother of Lucretia “Baby” Wilson.
The Wilson, Lake Herbert Family Circle is unique in that it is composed of all family from Mary Wilson Lake and her husband Burr Lake; from Bessie Lake Herbert and her husband Fletcher Herbert and Mary’s brothers, David, Ned and Thomas Wilson and their children, grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, etc.
