Who was Cynthia (McKown)?

Cynthia (McKown) (1831–1856) was born in Ohio, United States of America and died in Hancock County, Indiana, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Cynthia Ann Lakin (McKown) 1831–1856

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 8 Nov 1831 · Ohio, United States of America

Died 29 Jul 1856 · Hancock County, Indiana, United States of America

Father James William Lakin

Mother Elizabeth Sarah Jones

Siblings Amanda J Laken, Eliza Ann Lakin, Elizabeth Lakin, Louisa Lakin, Martha Lakin, Mary Ellen Lakin, Sarah J Lakin, Susanna Lakin, Thomas S Lakin, William F Lakin

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Immediate Family

Parents

James William Lakin

Elizabeth Sarah Jones

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Cynthia Ann Lakin (McKown) began in 1831 in Ohio, United States of America. Cynthia Ann Lakin (McKown) passed away in 1856 in Hancock County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1831

Birth of Cynthia Ann Lakin (McKown) in Ohio, United States of America

Birth

1856

Death of Cynthia Ann Lakin (McKown) in Hancock County, Indiana, United States of America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Cynthia (McKown)

This ancestor line traces from Roeulx, Walloon, Belgium (1237) to Ohio, United States of America (1831) across 20 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Cynthia (McKown) (1831–1856) was born in Ohio, United States of America and died in Hancock County, Indiana, United States of America. 2 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Cynthia 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 20 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.
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