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John C Dakin 1815–1880

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Dakin 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 13 Dec 1815 · Digby, , Nova Scotia, Canada
Died 4 Jul 1880 · Liverpool, , Nova Scotia, Canada
Father Abigail Hersey
Siblings Abraham Morton Dakin, Charles Israel Dakin, Cynthia Hersey Dakin, Elizabeth Dakin, Ezra Dakin, Freeman Rue Dakin, James Thomas Dakin, Jane Dakin, Joseph M Dakin, Levi Hursey Dakin, Rebecca Dakin, Sarah Dakin, Stephen Dakin, Susan Morton Dakin
Records
1871 Census of Canada A Geography and History of … Geneanet Community Trees Index New York, New York, U.S., …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1815, John C Dakin entered the world in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to abigail hersey. John C Dakin passed away in 1880 in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1871 Census of Canada

  2. 2
    Record A Geography and History of the County of Digby, Nova Scotia.

  3. 3
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  4. 4
    Death Records New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates

Life Timeline

1815
Birth of John C Dakin in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada
Birth
1880
Death of John C Dakin in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Dakin

This ancestor line traces from Quaker Hill, Dutchess Co., New York, USA (1772) to Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada (1815) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Dakin (1815–1880) was born in Digby, , Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Liverpool, , Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.

Related Records

Abigail Hersey
Father

John Dakin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John C Dakin PTP
1815–1880
Digby, , Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Dakin's Descendants

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JD
John C Dakin PTP 1815–1880