James and Phyllis Wilson Family Reunion

04/10/2025

Hey family members. You need to get your registration in by the 15th to be considered for the raffle.

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01/23/2025

Details about our 2025 Reunion will be released shortly and we really appreciate your patience. Please remember the dates: July 25-27, 2025, in Charleston, SC.

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08/02/2023

08/02/2023

More highlights from our recent reunion.

07/23/2023

The Wilson Family had an awesome family reunion this weekend. These are just a few highlights.

07/01/2023

06/27/2023

We have just a few more weeks Wilson family.

06/15/2023

Please remember family you have until June 21 to register.

05/31/2023

The 2023 James and Phyllis Wilson Family Reunion (WFR) will be held in Elkridge, Maryland (about 10 miles outside Baltimore City) from Friday, July 21, 2023 to Sunday, July 23, 2023. We are planning a full weekend of events and activities and fortunately, due to our extremely successful fundraising efforts, we are able to reduce the registration fee to a nominal $50.00 per adult.

Following are brief details about the event:

1. The registration fee is $50.00 per adult and should be paid as soon as possible but no later than Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (There is a special fee for the children.)
2. The hotel reservations must be made by Wednesday, June 21, 2023 also.
3. The meet and greet is scheduled for Friday, July 21, 2023 at 5:00 pm.
4. The all white informal dinner event is scheduled for Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 6:00 pm.

Please refer to the attachment below and if you have any questions, please let us know.

The 2023 WFR Committee
Leetta Barr
Richard Carryall
Kesha Kelly
Eugene Morant
Geraldine Nevilles
Shardae Rosario
Philip Wilson
Poodle Wilson

05/31/2023

BIO JAMES AND PHYLLIS WILSON

The late James and Phyllis Wilson. James Wilson was born in 1852. There are many versions told as to the dissent of James, but the family is accepts the version of his having been reared by a white man. Phyllis Courtrier was born in 1859. James and Phillis were married with nine children: James Jr, David, Oliver, Francis, Angeline, Samuel, Abraham, Sarah and Sandy. It is known that James could read, write. He received his education from a tutor hired for him by his white guardian. Being moderately educated himself, he showed great interest and concern for the education of his children. His children attended two month school and after school, James had his children attend a tutoring school to supplement their learning. James and Phyllis worshipped at Wesley AME Church, where he served as a class leader. God called James home on September 13, 1896 at 10:45 PM. He died on this day after a two day illness.

After James’ death, Phyllis farmed most of the family’s produce, and raised cattle as a source of income. She was described as a kind hearted, caring, devoted mother and grandmother. Her famous saying was “God granteth”. In the remaining years, Phyllis continued her loyalty to her children.

David was a minister of the Gospel from which he loved to preach. He was a farmer, mail carrier and used horses as a source of transportation. All of them farmed and planted rice, corn, cotton, watermelon and peanuts as a source of income.

Oliver was a carpenter and made caskets as a trade and a very hard-working man.

Angeline (TC) was involved in many activities in church from teaching Sunday school and attending church conferences to serving as a missionary. TC was a very good cook and loved to entertain. She was known as the singing bird of Shulerville.

Francis lived in Palatka, Florida where he served as a professor at the University of Palatka. He wrote home once a month and always sent a big box of clothing and fruit for his nieces and nephews.

Abraham, as a young man, journeyed to Palatka Florida. In his efforts to return home, he was lynched and killed before crossing the Carolinas.

Sarah helped her mother raise the grandchildren until she married in 1925 and moved to Baltimore. She continued to visit home at least once a year.

Sandy, the youngest child, built the first school bus converted from a truck for the community. He made a living by cutting ties and sawing pug wood, assisted by his daughters Earmaner and Margaret. He was a minister, black smith, farmer and taylor.

James and Phyllis Wilson and their children have made an outstanding contribution to our family and their legacy continues today!

05/31/2023

Long read:

BIO JAMES AND PHYLLIS WILSON

The late James and Phyllis Wilson. James Wilson was born in 1852. There are many versions told as to the dissent of James, but the family is accepts the version of his having been reared by a white man. Phyllis Courtrier was born in 1859. James and Phillis were married with nine children: James Jr, David, Oliver, Francis, Angeline, Samuel, Abraham, Sarah and Sandy. It is known that James could read, write. He received his education from a tutor hired for him by his white guardian. Being moderately educated himself, he showed great interest and concern for the education of his children. His children attended two month school and after school, James had his children attend a tutoring school to supplement their learning. James and Phyllis worshipped at Wesley AME Church, where he served as a class leader. God called James home on September 13, 1896 at 10:45 PM. He died on this day after a two day illness.

After James’ death, Phyllis farmed most of the family’s produce, and raised cattle as a source of income. She was described as a kind hearted, caring, devoted mother and grandmother. Her famous saying was “God granteth”. In the remaining years, Phyllis continued her loyalty to her children.

David was a minister of the Gospel from which he loved to preach. He was a farmer, mail carrier and used horses as a source of transportation. All of them farmed and planted rice, corn, cotton, watermelon and peanuts as a source of income.

Oliver was a carpenter and made caskets as a trade and a very hard-working man.

Angeline (TC) was involved in many activities in church from teaching Sunday school and attending church conferences to serving as a missionary. TC was a very good cook and loved to entertain. She was known as the singing bird of Shulerville.

Francis lived in Palatka, Florida where he served as a professor at the University of Palatka. He wrote home once a month and always sent a big box of clothing and fruit for his nieces and nephews.

Abraham, as a young man, journeyed to Palatka Florida. In his efforts to return home, he was lynched and killed before crossing the Carolinas.

Sarah helped her mother raise the grandchildren until she married in 1925 and moved to Baltimore. She continued to visit home at least once a year.

Sandy, the youngest child, built the first school bus converted from a truck for the community. He made a living by cutting ties and sawing pug wood, assisted by his daughters Earmaner and Margaret. He was a minister, black smith, farmer and taylor.

James and Phyllis Wilson and their children have made an outstanding contribution to our family and their legacy continues today!