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Abraham Lake 1784–1866

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Abraham Lake in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Jan 1784 · Hunterdon, New Jersey
Died 2 Jun 1866 · Forsyth, Monroe, Georgia
Father Richard Lake
Mother Elizabeth Lanning
Spouse Elizabeth Acree
Children Cynthia Lake, Francis Lake, John Wood Lake, Joseph Lake, Lena Lake, Margaret Lake, Marian Lake, Matthew Lake, Richard Lake

Researchers connected through Abraham Lake 1784–1866

and 2 more tree owners connected with Abraham Lake 1784–1866

Biography

The story of Abraham Lake began in 1784 in Hunterdon, New Jersey. In 1850, Abraham Lake resided in Monroe, Georgia. In 1860, Abraham Lake resided in Forsyth, Monroe, Georgia. Abraham Lake married elizabeth acree, and had children including cynthia lake, francis lake, john wood lake, joseph lake, lena lake, margaret lake, marian lake, matthew lake, richard lake. Abraham Lake passed away in 1866 in Forsyth, Monroe, Georgia.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1784
Birth of Abraham Lake in Hunterdon, New Jersey
Birth
1850
Abraham Lake resided here in Monroe, Georgia
Residence
1860
Abraham Lake resided here in Forsyth, Monroe, Georgia
Residence
1866
Death of Abraham Lake in Forsyth, Monroe, Georgia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abraham Lake

This ancestor line traces from Bethlehem, Hunterdon, New Jersey (1730) to Hunterdon, New Jersey (1784) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abraham Lake (1784–1866) was born in Hunterdon, New Jersey and died in Forsyth, Monroe, Georgia. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Abraham in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Abraham Lake's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abraham Lake PTP
1784–1866
Hunterdon, New Jersey
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Abraham Lake's Descendants

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Abraham Lake PTP 1784–1866