In 1891, following the death of his mother in Erie, Kansas, Fred Lake
     came with his father to visit his uncle and aunt, Rueben and Mary Lake.
     He remained with them and grew up with his cousins, Riely and Irene (Pin)
     Lake.
       Upon graduation from Southwestern Academy in Winfield, Kansas, Fred
     attended Baker University in Baldwin, Kansas, and received a business
     degree. He worked for a short time for Rorabaugh's Store in Wichita,
     Kansas.
       He returned to Lake City and along with a partner, opened a drug store.
     This store burned and in 1905 Fred established a hardware store, which,
     with his appointment as Postmaster, remained his business until his death
     in February of 1958.
       Fred married Rosa Kanier on December 18, 1907. My two brothers, Virgil
     and Loren, and I were all born in Lake City and lived there until leaving
     home to attend college.
       I, Wendell P. Lake, upon graduation from Southwestern College in 1937,
     Winfield, Kansas, took a Chemist's position with Derby Refining Company,
     where, with subsequent promotions, I have served for 42 years. I am
     currently Administrator of Marketing and Refinery Services. I will retire
     September 1, 1979.
       While in college, I met Lucille Gilbert and we were married June 25, 1937.
     We are the parents of three children, Marcia McFarland of Wichita, Kansas,
     Richard K. Lake of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Donald K. Lake of Champaign, 
     Illinois. All three have their Master's Degree and are all in Education.
     We are proud of their accomplishments.
       We have eight grandchildren: Jennifer, Jeffrey, Jon and Julie McFarland
     of Wichita; Debra and Daniel Lake of Lincoln, Nebraska; and Chrisopher and
     Nicholas Lake of Champaign, Illinois.
       My wife, Lucille Lake, taught vocal music for several years and has been
     actibely engaged in the antique business for about 15 years. She is active
     in church and is currently President of her PEO Chapter.
       I have been actibe in various professional organizations, church, YMCA,
     and Lions Club.
                 
     Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas,  pg. 269 
     Submitted by: Wendell P. Lake